Prohibits issuing major renewable energy and electric transmission facility permits in designated grassland bird conservation centers.

This bill amends the public service law to prohibit the issuance of major renewable energy and major electric transmission facility siting permits in designated grassland bird conservation centers. These centers include three in Jefferson county, one in Saint Lawrence county, the Oak-Orchard-Iroquois center, the Washington County Grasslands center, the Finger Lakes National Forest center, and the Shawangunk Grasslands. The prohibition aims to protect these areas from potential environmental impacts of such facilities.

Prohibits issuing major renewable energy and electric transmission facility permits in designated grassland bird conservation centers.

This bill amends the public service law to prohibit the issuance of major renewable energy and major electric transmission facility siting permits in designated grassland bird conservation centers. These centers include three in Jefferson county, one in Saint Lawrence county, the Oak-Orchard-Iroquois center, the Washington County Grasslands center, the Finger Lakes National Forest center, and the Shawangunk Grasslands. The prohibition aims to protect these areas from potential environmental impacts of such facilities.