New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 9500
Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (2)
- Kristen Gonzalez (Democratic/Working Families)
- Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act; establishes the virtual power plant program to help reduce energy costs and grid reliability risks; provides incentives to participants for supporting the grid by investing in distributed energy resources and reducing net energy costs.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 Senate | Rules Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jun 1, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jun 1, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS - Jun 1, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jun 1, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Jun 1, 2026 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1490 - Jun 1, 2026 · Senate
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES - May 19, 2026 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 9500A - May 19, 2026 · Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Mar 18, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS