Bill > A02553

This bill prohibits the New York State Public Service Board from issuing certificates and the Department of Environmental Conservation from granting permits for the construction or operation of wind turbines in the waters of Lake Erie that are within the state's jurisdiction. By amending both the Public Service Law and the Environmental Conservation Law, the bill effectively blocks any future wind energy projects on Lake Erie, preventing renewable energy infrastructure from being developed in this specific body of water. The legislation would immediately take effect upon passage, creating an outright ban on wind turbine installations in the designated area. This prohibition appears to be a targeted effort to prevent wind energy development in Lake Erie, potentially in response to local concerns about environmental impact, visual aesthetics, or other community considerations related to offshore wind power generation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2553