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NY A04870
NY A04870Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT an act to amend the public service law, the public authorities law, the transportation corporations law and the labor law, in relation to enacting the NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act; to repeal section 66-b of the public service law relating to continuation of gas service; and to repeal section 66-g of the public service law relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity
AI Summary
This bill, known as the NY Home Energy Affordable Transition (NY HEAT) Act, aims to align utility regulation with New York State's climate justice and emission reduction goals by creating a comprehensive framework for transitioning away from gas infrastructure. The bill requires the Public Service Commission to develop a statewide affordable gas transition plan within two years, which will guide an orderly and equitable right-sizing of the utility gas system. Key provisions include establishing utility home energy affordable transition programs that will enable neighborhood-scale gas system decommissioning, protecting existing residential gas customers from service disconnection before 2030 without their consent, and ensuring customers have access to safe and reliable energy services during the transition. The bill mandates that utilities provide clear information about energy-efficient electric technologies, prioritizes protecting low-to-moderate income customers from energy cost burdens, and introduces a goal of limiting household energy expenses to no more than 6% of household income. Additionally, the legislation restricts the expansion of gas company service territories after 2026, requires review of gas infrastructure construction plans, and aligns utility regulations with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act's emissions reduction targets, all while emphasizing an equitable and gradual transition that does not ban gas use outright.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (67)
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Harry Bronson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Noah Burroughs (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Micah Lasher (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Nikki Lucas (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Emerita Torres (D),
Claire Valdez (D),
Clyde Vanel (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
David Weprin (D),
Jordan Wright (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions (on 01/07/2026)
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