* § 1900. Statement of legislative intent. It is the intent of the
legislature in enacting this title to empower the New York state energy
research and development authority to establish effective programs and
other mechanisms to: (1) foster and encourage the orderly and expedient
siting and development of renewable energy facilities and qualified
energy storage systems, particularly at sites which are difficult to
develop, consistent with applicable law for the purpose of enabling the
state to meet CLCPA targets as defined in subdivision one of section one
hundred thirty-seven of article eight of the public service law; (2)
incentivize the re-use of previously developed sites for renewable
energy facilities and qualified energy storage systems to protect the
value of taxable land, capitalize on existing infrastructure; (3)
support the provision of benefits to communities that host renewable
energy facilities and qualified energy storage systems; and (4) protect
environmental justice areas from adverse environmental impacts.

* NB Repealed December 31, 2030