Provides that priority shall be given to certain sites when developing renewable energy generating projects
This bill updates the Public Authorities Law to give priority to specific underutilized locations, such as brownfields, parking lots, and former industrial sites, when planning new renewable energy projects. It also formally defines "agrivoltaics" as a dual-use system where solar panels are installed alongside agricultural activities like crop farming or livestock grazing to maximize land efficiency. By establishing these definitions and site preferences, the legislation aims to streamline the development of solar energy while protecting existing farming operations and repurposing vacant urban spaces.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENERGY
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Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
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