Common Contracts

Attachment C Sample Agreement RFP 4475

Agreement • June 17th, 2020 • New York

• Contract Type
  Agreement
• Filed
  June 17th, 2020
• Jurisdiction
  New York

New York State has enacted the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act (the Act), landmark legislation aimed at improving the siting and construction of large-scale renewable energy projects in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner. The Act created a first in the nation Office of Renewable Energy Siting to improve and streamline the process for environmentally responsible and cost-effective siting of large-scale renewable energy projects across New York. ORES coordinates and undertakes environmental reviews and permitting of major renewable energy facilities. ORES has the authority to issue a single permit for the construction of major renewable energy facilities from both a state and local law perspective, except for any approvals necessary under federal law, including federally delegated permits. ORES must issue a final decision on the siting permit within one year of the date on which the application is deemed complete (and within 6 months if