By Pat Bradley
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Albany, NY – The measure creates a new Article X power plant siting law with a panel to oversee development of power generating facilities in New York State. It also includes a new provision in the state's green jobs program allowing homeowners to finance energy upgrades through savings on their utility bill. Article X is supported by business, environmental, conservation and labor interests. Independent Power Producers of NY President and CEO Gavin Donohue.....
New York Public Interest Research Group Senior Environmental Associate Laura Haight says it's a landmark piece of legislation.....
Environmental Advocates of NY Air and Energy Program Director Ross Gould.....
Unshackle Upstate Executive Director Brian Sampson......
It's expected that it will take a year to get Article X regulations for the permitting process on the books.