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NY S07081
Bill
Status
12/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Establishes the agrivoltaics research program under the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to develop science-based solutions for combining crop cultivation with photovoltaic solar installations while promoting biodiversity.
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Requires the program to conduct research on suitable crop varieties and livestock, siting design for solar arrays, digital and robotic technologies, and socio-economic factors through pilot projects at agricultural experiment stations and other public-private partnership locations.
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Mandates annual public reports and utilizes the Cornell Cooperative Extension System for knowledge transfer and dissemination.
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Specifies research priorities including maximizing economic and scientific efficiency of crop-solar co-location, biodiversity improvements, digital agriculture technologies, soil health and climate resilience, and quantifying energy production and greenhouse gas emissions avoided.
Legislative Description
Establishes an agrivoltaics research program to develop innovative science-based solutions to facilitate the co-location of crops and photovoltaics while promoting the biodiversity of endemic flora and fauna.
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.52
12/8/2023