New York A00217 prohibits local governments from banning carport-mounted solar energy systems with a capacity of five megawatts or less in.
New York A00217 amends the general municipal law to allow the construction, installation, and operation of carport-mounted solar energy systems with a nameplate capacity of five megawatts or less in non-residential and mixed commercial and residential zoning districts. If the zoning district is a certified agricultural district, the agricultural impacts of the projects must be minimized. The bill aims to foster the development of solar energy systems, decrease electricity costs, and promote employment and business development.
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