* § 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, 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 two of section ninety-four-c of the executive law; (2)
incentivize the re-use of previously developed sites for renewable
energy facilities 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 (4) protect
environmental justice areas from adverse environmental impacts.

* NB Repealed December 31, 2030