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Committees back two state energy measures: farmland protections and ZEV rebate change
Summary
The Green Energy Committee endorsed S.8712 to protect prime farmland and strengthen renewable siting standards, and supported Part S of the Article VII Ted legislation to remove rebate limits in the Municipal ZEV program; both motions were moved by Supervisor Smith and recorded 'Ayes: 7.'
The Green Energy Committee voted to back state-level measures relating to renewable energy and electric-vehicle incentives. Supervisor Smith moved a resolution supporting S.8712 (Hinchey), legislation described in the agenda as intended to protect prime farmland and strengthen standards for siting major renewable energy facilities; the minutes record the motion as carried with 'Ayes: 7.'
Separately, the committee recorded support for enactment of Part S of the Ted Article VII legislation to remove rebate limits in the Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program and urged additional funding to maximize the program's effect; that motion likewise shows 'Ayes: 7.' The minutes note committee members commended Supervisor Rudgers for representing county interests at the Renewable Energy Summit, and record the entrance of Supervisor Kehl (T/Attica) during the agenda item.
