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NY A00217
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Burdick
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AI Summary
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Prohibits local governments from using zoning laws to ban carport-mounted solar energy systems with capacity of 5 megawatts or less in non-residential or mixed commercial/residential zoning districts
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Defines "carport-mounted solar energy system" as a solar system up to 5 megawatts mounted on a roof or structure above property used exclusively for vehicle parking
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Requires agricultural impacts to be minimized to the extent practicable when projects are located in certified agricultural districts
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Establishes state policy to encourage solar energy development to reduce electricity costs, increase employment, and promote renewable energy use
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Takes effect January 1 of the year following enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits local governments from prohibiting the construction, installation, or operation of carport-mounted solar energy systems with a nameplate capacity of five megawatts or less, in any non-residential zoning district or mixed commercial and residential zoning district of any such city, town or village, provided however, if the zoning district is a certified agricultural district the agricultural impacts of the projects shall be minimized to the extent practicable.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/7/2026