New York Wind Energy Guide for Local Decision Makers
June 2017
By: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Researchers-and-Policymakers/Power-Generation/Wind/Large-Wind/New-York-Wind-Energy-Guide-Local-Decision-Makers
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This guide provides jurisdictions and developers in New York state with an overview of wind energy and guidance for regulating, planning for, and developing wind energy projects. Chapter 3 discusses common land agreements — purchase, lease, and easements — related to wind projects. Chapter 4 discusses state siting regulations, including preemption of local authority for siting large-scale projects, and state siting processes for projects under that threshold. Chapters 5 & 6 discuss potential impacts of wind energy systems and local methods to mitigate them. Chapter 8 discusses setback requirements for wind energy systems.