New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8645: Authorizes ORES to issue siting permits for battery energy storage systems for use by data centers, and requires data centers to submit carbon reduction plans

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Plain-language summary

S 8645 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes ORES to issue siting permits for battery energy storage systems for use by data centers, and requires data centers to submit carbon reduction plans. Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families).