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Senate Bill S8119, which would amend General Municipal Law to enact the Community SOLAR Act, is currently under review in the New York State Legislature. This Act would limit local government’s ability to pass moratoria or restrictive zoning ordinances related to distributed generation energy facilities (solar facilities), preempting local land use laws. Read More >

New York State’s goal of zero on-site greenhouse gas emissions is driving big changes in new building construction. The State is phasing out fossil-fuel equipment for most new buildings as part of its clean energy and climate agenda. The policy and regulations affecting developers are outlined below. Read More >

In a region where housing affordability and availability have long been pressing issues, the State’s recent designation of seven Hudson Valley municipalities as Pro-Housing Communities marks a significant state step forward in the allocation of economic development funds and incentivizing municipalities to address the affordable housing crisis. Read More >