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Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission

Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission
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
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.

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.

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).
Jessica Waldorf