Establishes setback requirements for battery energy storage systems and mandates public hearings for permit applications.

This bill directs the New York State Department of Public Service to create rules and model policies for the siting of battery energy storage systems. It mandates minimum setback requirements for commercial energy storage systems with a capacity of three megawatts or greater. The required distance is 750 feet from residential property and 300 feet from residential property in cities with a population of one million or more. The bill also requires public hearings before approving any permit applications for such systems.

Establishes setback requirements for battery energy storage systems and mandates public hearings for permit applications.

This bill directs the New York State Department of Public Service to create rules and model policies for the siting of battery energy storage systems. It mandates minimum setback requirements for commercial energy storage systems with a capacity of three megawatts or greater. The required distance is 750 feet from residential property and 300 feet from residential property in cities with a population of one million or more. The bill also requires public hearings before approving any permit applications for such systems.