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This bill, titled the "Public Renewables Transparency Act," introduces several key provisions to enhance transparency and public engagement in the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) renewable energy planning process. The bill requires the NYPA to deliver and publish public reports on their renewable energy generation strategic plan during at least three board of trustees' meetings per year, and to maintain a public dashboard on their website tracking the implementation of this plan. When drafting the strategic plan, the authority must post a draft on their website for at least 60 days of public comment and hold at least three public hearings in regionally diverse parts of the state, with consideration given to public transit accessibility when selecting hearing locations. Additionally, the bill adds the NYPA's chief executive officer to the state energy planning board and requires NYPA personnel to provide staff services for the board. These changes aim to increase public transparency, stakeholder input, and accountability in New York's renewable energy planning process, ensuring that more diverse perspectives are considered in developing strategies for clean energy generation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7686