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NY A09602
Bill
Status
3/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cusick
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AI Summary
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Establishes and requires management of a publicly available municipal renewable energy system siting database to help municipalities deploy renewable energy systems on municipal property.
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Database must include municipal contact information, types of renewable energy systems of interest, estimates of available municipal property, applicable local environmental and public health laws, and other relevant information.
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Authority must provide technical assistance to promote renewable energy siting and actively manage and update the database regularly.
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Authority must publish annual reports on the database including number of new municipalities added, types of renewable energy systems requested, estimated megawatts generated, and awareness promotion steps.
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Amends section 1902 of public authorities law to give priority consideration to locations listed on the municipal renewable energy system siting database when assessing renewable energy project sites.
Legislative Description
Provides a municipal renewable energy system siting database for municipalities interested in siting renewable energy systems on available land within their boundaries; allows municipalities to publish their renewable energy goals and facilitate the development of renewable energy systems.
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means
3/29/2022