S 4749 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requires financial security for reclamation for solar and wind electric generating systems

This bill requires solar and wind energy project developers to provide financial bonds before receiving permits, ensuring funds are available for land reclamation after projects end. The bonds, based on estimated reclamation costs, must name the state as beneficiary and remain in effect until land restoration is approved. Developers who fail to maintain bonds risk permit suspension, and the state can use the bond funds or pursue legal action to cover reclamation costs. Government entities (like municipalities and federal agencies) are exempt from this requirement.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 12, 2025
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