Bill > S07898

This bill requires that any new construction project contracts valued at $5 million or more, which are entered into, overseen, or enforced by the New York State Department or Empire State Development Corporation, must include provisions for siting solar energy arrays, major renewable energy facilities, or major electric transmission facilities to the greatest extent feasible. The legislation aims to integrate renewable energy infrastructure into large-scale construction projects by mandating consideration of solar and transmission facilities during the project planning and development stages. By doing so, the bill seeks to promote the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure and potentially reduce carbon emissions by strategically incorporating green energy solutions into significant state-funded construction endeavors. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, applying to new contracts meeting the specified funding threshold.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7898