New York A10519 mandates the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission to set rules for major renewable energy facilities.

New York A10519 requires the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations for the siting, design, construction, and operation of major renewable energy facilities. These rules must include information on farmland protection and application procedures. The provisions will be repealed upon their expiration. The bill also mandates that the office prioritize previously developed sites and existing or abandoned commercial sites for renewable energy projects.

New York A10519 mandates the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission to set rules for major renewable energy facilities.

New York A10519 requires the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations for the siting, design, construction, and operation of major renewable energy facilities. These rules must include information on farmland protection and application procedures. The provisions will be repealed upon their expiration. The bill also mandates that the office prioritize previously developed sites and existing or abandoned commercial sites for renewable energy projects.