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 large-scale renewable energy facilities and major electric transmission lines 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. Transmission lines outside of New York City also must obtain a permit from ORES if they meet or exceed one of the following thresholds:

  • Transmission lines extending at least one mile with a capacity of 125 kV or more, or
  • Transmission lines that are 10 miles or more in length and have a capacity of at least 100 kV.

Who We Are

ORES Frequently Asked Questions

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 & Deadlines

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 & Deadlines

Interim Executive Director
Jason Zehr

Jason Zehr is the Interim Executive Director of the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES).
Read Jason Zehr's Biography
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