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A 217 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to carport-mounted solar energy system siting

Summary
Prohibits local governments from prohibiting the construction, installation, or operation of carport-mounted solar energy systems with a nameplate capacity of five megawatts or less, in any non-residential zoning district or mixed commercial and residential zoning district of any such city, town or village, provided however, if the zoning district is a certified agricultural district the agricultural impacts of the projects shall be minimized to the extent practicable.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill prohibits local bans on small-scale solar carport systems, removing barriers to renewable energy deployment in specified zones.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits local bans on small solar systems, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
NY
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