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Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission

Overview

The mission of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) is to consolidate the environmental review and permitting of major renewable energy facilities in New York State into a single forum that provides a coordinated and timely review of siting permit applications.

All large-scale, renewable energy projects 25 megawatts or larger are required to obtain a siting permit from ORES for new construction or expansion.

About ORES

ORES

Resources

Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission permit applications and status, regulations and other resources.

ORES Permit Applications

ORES Resources

ORES Regulations

ORES

News & Events

Press Releases

Read press releases related to the Office of Renewable Siting and Electric Transmission and siting permits on renewable energy projects in New York State.

ORES Press Releases

Events & Hearings

All persons, organizations, corporations, or government agencies who may be affected by an ORES project / facility are invited to attend hearings and comment on the application and the draft permit conditions.

ORES Events

Interim Executive Director

Jessica Waldorf

Jessica Waldorf is the Interim Executive Director of the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES).

Read Jessica Waldorf's Biography

Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission

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Interim Executive Director Jessica Waldorf

Interim Executive Director

Jessica Waldorf