New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06484

Introduced
3/14/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Engrossed
6/9/25  

Caption

Relates to small business energy assistance and advocacy services; establishes the small business energy assistance and advocacy services program within the division for small-business; authorizes the division for small-business to initiate complaints to the public service commission regarding gas and electricity and steam heat.

Impact

The passage of this bill would amend existing economic development law and public service law to provide small businesses with a structured avenue to receive energy-related advocacy and assistance. In addition to promoting energy conservation and efficiency, the bill also empowers the Division for Small Business to initiate complaints to the Public Service Commission regarding issues related to energy prices and services, enabling small businesses to seek redress more effectively. This can potentially lead to broader implications for energy regulations affecting small enterprises in New York State, making energy-related processes more equitable.

Summary

Bill S06484 aims to support small businesses in New York State by establishing a Small Business Energy Assistance and Advocacy Services Program within the Division for Small Business. The program is intended to enhance small business viability by facilitating access to energy conservation, efficiency programs, and renewable energy sources. Notably, the bill recognizes that rising energy costs present a significant obstacle to the economic stability of small businesses, which often lack the resources necessary to navigate energy-related challenges independently.

Contention

Discussion surrounding S06484 may revolve around the impact it could have on energy markets and regulatory frameworks. While proponents may argue that it provides necessary support and a voice for small businesses, detractors might express concerns about the sufficiency of these efforts or the implications for regulatory costs and bureaucracy. Stakeholders could debate the effectiveness of the proposed program in truly meeting the needs of these businesses, considering the existing landscape of energy utilities and regulations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A02364

Requires the division for small-business to publish a small business compliance guide and post such guide to the division for small-business's website.

NY S07012

Requires the division for small-business to publish a small business compliance guide and post such guide to the division for small-business's website.

NY S08109

Requires the division for small-business to publish a small business compliance guide and post such guide to the division for small-business's website.

NY A04103

Establishes the "save our small-business grant program" to aid certain small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

NY S07314

Establishes the "save our small-business grant program" to aid certain small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

NY S01477

Establishes the small business crime prevention services program to provide small businesses with information on strategies, best practices and programs offering training and assistance in prevention of crimes in and around the premises of small businesses or otherwise affecting small businesses, including but not limited to: assault, arson and other violent felony offenses; robbery, burglary, theft, identity theft counterfeiting, check and credit card fraud and other fraud; and vandalism, graffiti and other property damage; provides that information on eligibility and applications for financial assistance be made available to small businesses; authorizes the New York state urban development corporation to provide loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to small businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or other organizations for the purpose of preventing crimes against small businesses or on the premises or in the vicinity of small businesses; makes related provisions.

NY A08116

Establishes the small business crime prevention services program to provide small businesses with information on strategies, best practices and programs offering training and assistance in prevention of crimes in and around the premises of small businesses or otherwise affecting small businesses, including but not limited to: assault, arson and other violent felony offenses; robbery, burglary, theft, identity theft counterfeiting, check and credit card fraud and other fraud; and vandalism, graffiti and other property damage; provides that information on eligibility and applications for financial assistance be made available to small businesses; authorizes the New York state urban development corporation to provide loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to small businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or other organizations for the purpose of preventing crimes against small businesses or on the premises or in the vicinity of small businesses; makes related provisions.

NY A09970

Establishes the small business energy conservation ombudsman program to represent small businesses on issues relating to state energy policy and the goals of the climate leadership and community protection act.

NY S09280

Establishes the small business energy conservation ombudsman program to represent small businesses on issues relating to state energy policy and the goals of the climate leadership and community protection act.

NY S05110

Relates to extending the benefits of the STAR program to small businesses; defines small business as a business which employs one hundred persons or less.

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