The Solar Guidebook includes tools, and step-by-step instructions to support local governments managing solar energy development in their communities. The Guidebook covers a variety of solar energy topics including, the permitting process, property taxes, solar installation in an agricultural district, decommissioning and a model solar energy law.
NYSERDA Solar Technical Assistance for Communities and Local Governments
New York State Solar Guidebook
NYSERDA Model Solar Energy Local Law Guidebook for Local Governments
NYSERDA Solar Payment-In-Lieu-Of-Taxes (PILOT) Guidebook for Local Governments
NYSERDA Solar Guidebook for Local Governments on NYS’s Real Property Tax Law §487
NYSERDA Solar Toolkit Developed to Help Municipalities Advance Solar Projects
NYS Department of State Solar Energy Regulation
American Farmland Trust Solar Siting Resources
American Farmland Trust Guide to Farming Friendly Solar
Scenic Hudson A Guide to Siting Renewable Energy in the Hudson Valley