New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6391: Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to take certain actions to increase awareness for geothermal energy systems
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 6391 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to take certain actions to increase awareness for geothermal energy systems. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to develop basic consumer education or guidance about geothermal energy systems and develop business models for geothermal projects in the state to match equivalent programming and guidance for solar energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Harckham | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS