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New YorkA 94792025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Relates to the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Sponsored By: Harry B. Bronson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

ENERGYRULES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Public buildings get smaller insulation grant shares

Grants cover 50% to 75% of qualified mechanical insulation costs, down from 100%. Applicants pay the remaining 25% to 50%. Awards are competitive and handled first come, first served. Applicants must first complete a qualified audit, free to both the applicant and the authority. The audit identifies missing, damaged, or poorly installed insulation and estimates installation costs, energy savings, and cost savings. Covered costs include insulation materials, facings, accessories, and on-site preparation, assembly, and original installation labor for piping, equipment, and heating and cooling systems. Qualified contractors must have an apprenticeship agreement, be in good standing, and meet applicable standards, including ASHRAE 90.1-2007. Covered work must also follow Labor Law sections 220-b and 220-i.

New rules for public building insulation grants

School districts can apply for insulation grants; the authority may also include public housing entities or public hospitals. Political subdivisions are no longer listed as eligible applicants. Each building must have a potential need for insulation upgrades and be at least 20,000 square feet. The authority must establish and run the program within one year after the section takes effect, subject to available administration money. The law specifies no funding amount. The authority must publish evaluation and application guidelines and may coordinate with another state agency or authority. The act takes effect on the same date as the related 2025 law identified as S. 2457-B and A. 3999-B.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Harry B. Bronson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 192 • No: 2

Senate vote • 1/20/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 55 • No: 2

House vote • 1/20/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 137 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.25

    2/13/2026House

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    2/13/2026House

  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

    1/20/2026Senate

  4. PASSED SENATE

    1/20/2026Senate

  5. 3RD READING CAL.9

    1/20/2026Senate

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR S8753

    1/20/2026Senate

  7. REFERRED TO RULES

    1/20/2026Senate

  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

    1/20/2026House

  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    1/20/2026House

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.32

    1/13/2026House

  11. RULES REPORT CAL.32

    1/13/2026House

  12. REPORTED

    1/13/2026House

  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    1/13/2026House

  14. REFERRED TO ENERGY

    1/7/2026House

Bill Text

  • Original

    1/7/2026

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