County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in New York — 11 tracked actions, each linked to the source that reported it. See our New York clean energy guide for market context, and the methodology for how entries are sourced and labeled.
The Adirondack Explorer reported a judge issued a temporary restraining order on what would be the Adirondack Park's first utility-scale battery installation, as towns across the region impose their own battery storage moratoriums.
Northampton
Adirondack Explorer reported the town of Northampton announced a public hearing on a proposed moratorium on battery storage facilities, joining other New York municipalities seeking to pause and study the technology before permitting projects.
The Observer reported the Chautauqua County Board of Health issued a formal letter with recommendations to municipalities regarding wind turbines and battery energy storage facilities; the recommendations are advisory rather than an enacted restriction.
Ticonderoga
NBC5 reported the Ticonderoga Town Board voted unanimously to impose a moratorium on battery energy storage facilities following a public meeting, part of a wider wave of local BESS freezes across New York.
St. Armand
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reported the St. Armand town council passed a one-year moratorium on battery energy storage system installations amid resident concerns about safety and fire risk.
Northville
The Adirondack Explorer reported the village of Northville passed a moratorium on battery energy storage facilities after residents turned out to speak against planned installations.
Byron
The Batavian reported the Byron town board unanimously approved six-month moratoriums on battery energy storage facilities and renewable energy projects after April 9 public hearings, citing land use, fire safety and emergency response concerns.
Lewis
The Rome Daily Sentinel reported the Town of Lewis in Lewis County unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on certain renewable energy projects.
Clay
Syracuse.com reported the Town of Clay scheduled a June public hearing on a proposed 12-month moratorium on data center development, while the town also works on new zoning rules for battery energy storage systems.
Hartwick
AllOTSEGO reported the Town of Hartwick in Otsego County unanimously passed a six-month moratorium on solar energy projects at a special board meeting.
Hartwick
AllOtsego reported that the Town of Hartwick board voted to schedule a public hearing on a proposed solar moratorium, prompted by SolAmerica’s proposed 2 MW solar project, pending county planning review.
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