New York S04054 mandates the Office of Renewable Energy Siting to create standards for large-scale renewable energy systems and requires municipal.

New York S04054 amends the public service law to require the Office of Renewable Energy Siting to develop standards and conditions for the siting of certain large-scale renewable energy systems. The bill also mandates that municipalities must approve such siting plans. The standards are designed to minimize adverse impacts on land within the Hudson River watershed area, agricultural or conservation districts, and areas with specific mineral soil groups.

New York S04054 mandates the Office of Renewable Energy Siting to create standards for large-scale renewable energy systems and requires municipal.

New York S04054 amends the public service law to require the Office of Renewable Energy Siting to develop standards and conditions for the siting of certain large-scale renewable energy systems. The bill also mandates that municipalities must approve such siting plans. The standards are designed to minimize adverse impacts on land within the Hudson River watershed area, agricultural or conservation districts, and areas with specific mineral soil groups.