Bill > S01823

This bill requires the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to install solar panels on all light fixtures across state-owned lands, including state parks and parkways, with two key exceptions. Specifically, the bill exempts light fixtures with historic designs that would be unduly burdened by solar panel installation and light fixtures located in areas that do not receive adequate sunlight, such as tunnels and underpasses. The legislation aims to promote renewable energy use across state-managed properties by mandating solar panel integration into existing and new light fixture infrastructure. By requiring solar panels on light fixtures, the bill seeks to reduce energy costs, decrease reliance on traditional power sources, and increase the state's renewable energy capacity. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, applying to all lands under the jurisdiction of the parks office.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1823