A 11407 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Provides that priority shall be given to certain sites when developing renewable energy generating projects

This bill updates the Public Authorities Law to give priority to specific underutilized locations, such as brownfields, parking lots, and former industrial sites, when planning new renewable energy projects. It also formally defines "agrivoltaics" as a dual-use system where solar panels are installed alongside agricultural activities like crop farming or livestock grazing to maximize land efficiency. By establishing these definitions and site preferences, the legislation aims to streamline the development of solar energy while protecting existing farming operations and repurposing vacant urban spaces.
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Introduced May 15, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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