Bill > A10075

This bill prohibits incentives for the siting or operation of commercial renewable energy systems in certain environmentally sensitive areas, including agricultural districts (unless the system is an agrivoltaic system or primarily provides on-farm electricity), critical environmental areas, grassland bird conservation centers, New York State bird conservation areas, and wildlife management areas. This means that financial or tax benefits, such as zero emission credits or property tax exemptions, will not be available for renewable energy projects, like large solar farms, that are located in these protected or ecologically significant locations. The bill amends laws related to agriculture, public service, and real property tax to implement these restrictions, aiming to protect these sensitive environments from the development of large-scale commercial renewable energy projects.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10075