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My Turn by Dan Winslow: Wrongly blocking solar in Shutesbury

July 20, 2023 by l

  “The good news is that Massachusetts state law prioritizes the development of solar energy facilities by zoning protections that limit undue interference by local governments. The better news is that Massachusetts has more than enough potential solar energy to support the decarbonization requirements required by state law. The bad news? Some local governments are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amp Solar Group Tagged: law, lawsuit, Massachusetts, Shutesbury, solar

Rotterdam lawmakers eyeing careful approach following solar moratorium

December 26, 2022 by l

  “The Schenectady County Solar Farm on Hetcheltown Road in Glenville is unveiled on Oct. 8, 2015. Steve Erby, vice president of Monolith Solar “   read the entire article   Arnold, Chad. Schenectady Daily Gazette 26 December 2022.    

Posted in: Duanesburg News, Rotterdam Tagged: Chris Gardner, Hecheltown Road, law, Monolith Solar, moratorium, Rotterdam, solar

Commentary: A new environmental right will mean much for New Yorkers

December 19, 2022 by l

  “Protection of our environment, most would agree, is the defining issue of our time. Mindful of this, last year New York voters approved an amendment to our state constitution’s Bill of Rights providing that “each person shall have the right to clean air and water, and to a healthful environment.” In those 15 words … [Read more…]

Posted in: Legistlation, Whiteman Osterman and Hanna Tagged: Department of Environmental Conservation, Green Amendment, law, lawsuit, legislation, mitigation, New York State Supreme Court

DEC ENB Requirements

April 22, 2020 by l

  “What does the ENB publish? The ENB publishes notices required by a range of environmental laws, including notices of complete applications under the Uniform Procedures Act (6 NYCRR Part 621) and several other state and regional agencies; notices required under the NYS Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) regulations (6 NYCRR Part 617) submitted by … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: DEC, ENB, law, negative declaration, requirements, SEQR

New state solar regs aim to speed up approval process; local municipalities solar laws on the ball — for the most part

March 5, 2020 by l

  “With the passage of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in July 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the most ambitious climate plan in the country, requiring that, by 2030, seventy percent of New York’s electricity to come from renewable energy sources, and, by 2040, the state’s electricity sector is to be … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act, Berne, Budget Bill, City University of New York, Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Cuomo, golf course, Guilderland, Joseph Muia, Knox, law, legislation, National Grid, National Law Review, New Scotland, New York Solar Map, Rensselaerville, Shepard Farm, Westerlo, Zackary Knaub

2016 NYSERDA Model Energy Solar Law

May 31, 2016 by l

  “This Model Solar Energy Law (Model Law) is designed to assist communities in New York State adopt zoning provisions that promote solar energy systems while protecting community character and the environment. The Model Law is intended as a straightforward approach and leaves more complicated, site-specific issues to be handled through existing land use processes, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: law, model law, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, NYSERDA, solar

LAND USE MORATORIA

December 31, 2010 by l

  “A land use moratorium is a local enactment which temporarily suspends a landowner’s right to obtain development approvals while the community considers and potentially adopts changes to its comprehensive plan and/or its land use regulations to address new circumstances not addressed by its current laws. A moratorium on development therefore preserves the status quo … [Read more…]

Posted in: Legistlation Tagged: community planning, comprehensive plan, Coon, landuse, law, moratorium

Town passes wind turbine law

June 13, 2008 by l

  “Duanesburg officials have adopted Schenectady County’s first ordinance regulating wind turbines. The Town Board Thursday passed the local law unanimously, following a public hearing attended by more than three dozen residents. Those speaking voiced little opposition to the law, which sets performance standards for both home and commercial wind turbine projects. Duanesburg isn’t in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: law, Rene Merrihew, Rotterdam, Todd Mathes, wind facilities law, wind turbine

Town passes wind turbine law

June 13, 2008 by l

  “Duanesburg officials have adopted Schenectady County’s first ordinance regulating wind turbines. The Town Board Thursday passed the local law unanimously, following a public hearing attended by more than three dozen residents. Those speaking voiced little opposition to the law, which sets performance standards for both home and commercial wind turbine projects. Duanesburg isn’t in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: law, legislation, Todd Mathes, turbine, vote

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