NY A06015

Excludes tax levies for renewable energy pilot programs from the property tax cap calculations for local governments and school districts

Removes payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) received from energy systems defined under Real Property Tax Law Section 487 from tax cap calculations, allowing municipalities to collect these payments without affecting their tax levy limits

Creates the Distributed Generation Energy Development Program within the Office of Renewable Energy Siting to provide a state-level appeals process for renewable energy projects of 20,000 kilowatts AC or less that face local permitting obstacles

Allows developers to appeal local permit denials, variance denials, moratoriums, or municipal inaction exceeding 305 days, with the Office required to issue final rulings within 60 days of receiving a complete application

Authorizes the Office to override local laws it finds "unreasonably burdensome" in light of the state's climate goals, including the requirement for 70% renewable electricity generation by 2030 and zero emissions from the electrical system by 2040