Specialist committees in the A-TWG

A-TWG members may suggest the creation of Specialist Committees (SCs) to do more in-depth research, analysis, and deliberation around an issue or data and knowledge gaps that have been identified by the group. SCs will be supported by the facilitators of the A-TWG and are to be comprised of stakeholders with specific technical expertise and who can provide geographic and/or sectoral balance, as needed. Specialist Committee members will be appointed based on their relevant subject-matter expertise or first-hand knowledge and experience with the topic under consideration. Specialist Committees should aim for a limited number of core members (approximately 6 to 8) ready and willing to do the work. SC members may include non-A-TWG members as recommended and approved by the A-TWG.

REGIONAL AGRONOMIC IMPACT FROM SOLAR ENERGY (RAISE) SPECIALIST COMMITTEE

Purpose

In 2022, the State Farmland Protection Working Group recommended the State initiate a study, to determine the potential benefits and/or burdens of renewable energy development related to New York’s agricultural industry. NYSERDA has convened a Specialist Committee under the A-TWG to assist NYSERDA to undertake a study or studies to assess the impact of solar development on the agricultural economy in the state. The study will inform State and regional policy, and will include an assessment of land use conversions, economic pressures, and other factors.The RAISE Specialist Committee shall:

  1. Advise on developing scope(s) of work and associated study methodologies.

  2. Identify information, data, and resources helpful to undertaking associated agricultural, economic, land use and other analyses.

  3. Make recommendations on undertaking additional studies or actions.

Meeting Materials

March 1, 2024

March 22, 2024

April 12, 2024

May 10, 2024

June 7, 2024

References for discussion in June 7 meeting: