Bill > S06538

This bill amends the New York Public Service Law to require the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) to establish uniform standards for the coloring of wind turbine rotor blades, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Conservation. The primary goal of these standards is to minimize bird collisions with wind turbines to the maximum extent possible. The bill specifically directs ORES to develop guidelines that will help reduce bird fatalities by addressing the visual characteristics of wind turbine blades. The implementation of these standards is contingent upon the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) first allowing the coloring of wind turbine rotor blades. Once the FAA makes such a determination, the bill will take effect 180 days later, with ORES required to notify the legislative bill drafting commission about the FAA's decision. This legislation represents an environmental protection effort to mitigate the potential negative impact of wind energy facilities on bird populations while supporting the development of renewable energy infrastructure.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6538