New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A6577 — Establishes a floating solar incentive and education program

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes a program to promote floating solar energy projects in New York.

The bill directs the New York state energy authority to create a program supporting floating solar energy initiatives. It provides education, technical assistance, and access to funding resources for interested parties.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill may contribute to sustainable energy solutions by promoting the installation of floating solar projects.

Summary

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a floating solar incentive and education program to provide information and resources including technical assistance, access to industry standards, and financing available through the authority or other public or private sector sources, to municipalities, developers, builders, design professionals, and potential owners for the construction of floating solar.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY S4571B

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.395

  3. RULES REPORT CAL.395

  4. REPORTED

  5. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  6. PRINT NUMBER 6577B

  7. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS

  8. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  9. REFERRED TO ENERGY

  10. PRINT NUMBER 6577A

  11. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY

  12. REFERRED TO ENERGY

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

education energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does A6577 do?
Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a floating solar incentive and education program to provide information and resources including technical assistance, access to industry standards, and financing available through the authority or other public or private sector sources, to municipalities, developers, builders, design professionals, and potential owners for the construction of floating solar.
Who sponsors A6577?
A6577 is sponsored by Didi Barrett.
What is the current status of A6577?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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