Establish a set of uniform standards and conditions.

Date Due:: 04/03/2021
Responsible Entity:: ORES
Action:: Establish a set of uniform standards and conditions.
Summary:: In consultation with NYSERDA, DEC, DPS, Dept of Ag & Markets, and subject matter experts the ORES will establish a set of uniform standards and conditions for the siting, design, construction, and operation of major renewable energy facilities.
Status:: EXECUTED: On September 16, 2020, ORES proposed regulations and uniformed standards, which were finalized on March 3, 2021.
Statute:: AREGCBA § 4 adds new executive law § 94-c(3)(b)

Once ORES promulgates the standards, they will be posted here.

Statutory Language:

ARECGA § 4 adds new executive law § 94-c(3)(b): "Office of renewable energy siting; responsibilities.

(b) The office shall within one year of the effective date of this section establish a set of uniform standards and conditions for the siting, design, construction and operation of each type of major renewable energy facility relevant to issues that are common for particular classes and categories of major renewable energy facilities, in consultation with the New York state energy research and development authority, the department of environmental conservation, the department of public service, the department of agriculture and markets, and other relevant state agencies and authorities with subject matter expertise. Prior to adoption of uniform standards and conditions, the office shall hold four public hearings in different regions of the state to solicit comment from municipal, or political subdivisions, and the public on proposed uniform standards and conditions to avoid, minimize or mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts from the siting, design, construction and operation of a major renewable energy facility."