What's happening
The bill prohibits approval of wind electric generation facilities within 40 miles of any active federal military airfield or airbase in New York.
Why it matters
Impacts clean energy development. By restricting wind facility permits near military airfields, the bill could limit where new wind projects can be built, potentially slowing New York’s ability to expand renewable energy infrastructure and meet climate goals.
Prioritizes military operational safety. The bill addresses concerns about wind turbines interfering with radar, flight paths, training, or other military operations, aiming to protect national security and ensure the full functionality of military installations.
Affects local economies and land use. Communities within 40 miles of active military airfields may lose potential economic benefits from wind projects, such as jobs, lease payments, and tax revenue, altering future land use and investment opportunities.
Establishes a clear legal standard. By setting a specific 40-mile restriction, the legislation offers clarity for developers, local governments, and military planners, but may also be seen as a blunt tool that doesn’t account for site-specific impact assessments or mitigation options.
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Who cares
Wind energy developers
The bill would bar certificates for construction or operation of wind electric generation facilities within 40 miles of an actively used airfield or airbase under federal military jurisdiction.
State power facility siting board
The bill would prohibit the board from granting certificates for wind facilities in the specified areas.
Federal military departments
Their actively used airfields and airbases would determine where the 40-mile restriction on wind facility certification applies.
Headline styles
Block Wind Farms Near Bases
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to energy
- Print number 5262a
- Amend and recommit to energy
- Referred to energy
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Limit Wind Turbines Near Bases
In Senate Committee · Energy And Telecommunications · Sponsor Robert Ortt
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5262--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 7, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. NORRIS, HAWLEY, MORINELLO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Energy -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to location of certain wind electric generation facilities
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 168 of the public service law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3-a to read as follows:
3-a. The board may not grant a certificate for the construction or operation of a wind electric generation facility to be located within forty miles of an airfield or airbase under jurisdiction of any federal military department which is in active use.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06506-03-7
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