Scope, Regulations, and Bylaws

State Energy Plan Scope

The New York State Energy Planning Board will release a Draft Scope of the plan for public comment. The public will have 60 days to provide written comments on the Draft Scope. The public will also have an opportunity to provide comments on the Draft Plan later in the process.

The topic areas developed in the State Energy Plan are based on and guided by the statutory requirements specified in Article 6 of the Energy Law and in the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Statute

The State Energy Planning Process is governed by Article 6 of the Energy Law .

Regulations

The New York State Energy Planning Board reviewed the public comments on the Draft Regulations and adopted Final Regulations [PDF] at the October 26, 2011 Board Meeting. These regulations outline the conduct of the state energy planning process, as guided by the enabling legislation (Article 6 of the Energy Law ).  The Final Regulations were published in Issue 46 of the State Register on November 16, 2011.

Bylaws

The New York State Energy Planning Board amended and adopted Bylaws [PDF] at the October 26, 2011 Board Meeting. These bylaws address the Energy Planning Board’s membership, powers and duties, and meeting process, as guided by the enabling legislation (Article 6 of the Energy Law).