Establishes a municipal solar planning grant program for solar energy system development on agricultural and commercial land.

New York S08970 amends the environmental conservation law to establish a municipal solar planning grant program. This program provides financial assistance to municipalities that submit plans for solar energy system development on agricultural land and commercially-zoned properties. The bill also mandates the creation of a database to track the distribution of solar energy systems, including details like address, square footage, and age. The program will define eligible municipalities, set maximum awards, and establish necessary standards and guidelines.

Establishes a municipal solar planning grant program for solar energy system development on agricultural and commercial land.

New York S08970 amends the environmental conservation law to establish a municipal solar planning grant program. This program provides financial assistance to municipalities that submit plans for solar energy system development on agricultural land and commercially-zoned properties. The bill also mandates the creation of a database to track the distribution of solar energy systems, including details like address, square footage, and age. The program will define eligible municipalities, set maximum awards, and establish necessary standards and guidelines.