“New York Solar Guidebook
Assisting local governments across New York State in navigating and managing solar energy development in their communities.
The New York Solar Guidebook is a compilation of information, tools and step-by-step instructions to support local government with the development, installation and maintenance of solar energy projects in their communities. This guide covers the most pressing issues in New York State’s solar market today, addressing topics such as:
• Understanding the basics of solar energy technology, equipment and terminology
• Understanding the permitting and inspection process for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations through the New York State Solar Permit
• Rooftop access and ventilation requirements as they relate to the 2015 International Residential Code and errata amendments adopted by New York State
• Step-by-step instructions on completing a State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) for solar projects
• New York State’s Real Property Tax Law Section § 487
• Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) Agreements for community solar projects larger than 1 MW
• Land-use tools for siting solar while protecting farmland
• Navigating solar installations in agricultural districts
• Decommissioning solar panel systems
• Using the Model Solar Energy Local Law to assist in drafting local solar laws and regulations for your community
• Leasing underutilized municipal land for solar development through the Municipal Solar Procurement Toolkit”
read the entire January 2019 Guidebook PDF
NYSERDA downloaded March 21, 2020 at 6:06 AM total of 216 pages
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