County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in New York — 22 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.
As of October 2026, CleanPowerDaily tracks 22 restrictive actions against utility-scale clean energy in New York, spanning 11 counties plus statewide policy: 12 moratoriums, bans, or restrictions, 0 project rejections, and 10 other actions such as withdrawals or litigation.
| County | Actions | Technology | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua County | 1 | Wind & Solar | |
| Cortland County | 2 | Wind | |
| Essex County | 2 | Battery Storage | |
| Fulton County | 1 | Battery Storage | |
| Genesee County | 1 | Wind & Solar | |
| Lewis County | 1 | Wind & Solar | |
| Madison County | 1 | Wind | |
| Onondaga County | 1 | Data Center | |
| Otsego County | 2 | Solar | |
| Suffolk County | 1 | Battery Storage | |
| Westchester County | 1 | Battery Storage | |
| Statewide | 8 | Data Center, Battery Storage, Wind & Solar |
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Governor Hochul, alongside U.S. Representatives Ocasio-Cortez and Ryan, highlighted New York's enacted moratorium on hyperscale data center construction. The moratorium is framed as a response to environmental and community concerns.
City Councilmember Phil Wong is calling on the Governor to halt battery energy storage system approvals near homes, opposing a controversial BESS project in his district.
The Town of Newcomb passed a moratorium on battery energy storage systems (BESS), taking a proactive stance against such projects in the Adirondack Park region.
The town of Chautauqua extended its moratoriums on wind, solar, and battery storage energy projects for at least another year. Officials confirmed there are currently no such projects in the town and intend to keep it that way.
The Town of Clay adopted a year-long moratorium on data centers while separately moving forward with regulations for battery energy storage systems.
The Town of Portland passed a resolution signaling caution over data center development, sparking a broader community debate in the area about the projects.
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.
The Cortlandville Town Board voted unanimously to authorize the town attorney to draft a proposed moratorium on wind energy projects. The move signals strong local resistance to wind development in the town.
The Cortlandville Town Board is considering a moratorium on wind energy projects. Lawmakers plan to discuss the measure at a town board meeting.
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.
Northampton
Adirondack Explorer reported the Northampton Town Board voted to enact a one-year moratorium on battery energy storage systems after a packed hearing in the village of Northville where no one spoke in favor of the proposed project.
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.
Madison County supervisors are opposing the Hoffman Falls Wind Project by raising economic and technical objections to its PILOT application and pursuing a lawsuit. The county is actively working to block the wind farm.
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.
The Town of Islip has enacted a ban on large-scale battery energy storage system facilities after two years of debate. The ban reflects local opposition to BESS installations in the community.
A proposed large battery energy storage system in Croton is being examined amid community questions about its suitability, with the article exploring local concerns.
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