Join ANCA, NYSERDA and municipal partners for a series of free virtual trainings on clean energy planning that can help advance projects in your community. Sessions will be presented by NYSERDA and take place virtually from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on several dates throughout November and early December.
** REGISTER HERE for all sessions **

Thank you to the communities who are partnering with ANCA’s Clean Energy Program staff to provide these free trainings:

  • Clinton County
  • Essex County
  • Franklin County
  • Hamilton County
  • Jefferson County
  • Lewis County
  • St. Lawrence County

 

Training topics include:

Clean Energy and Your Comprehensive Plan
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 
Offers an introduction to best practices and strategies for incorporating clean energy goals and objectives into a new or updated municipal comprehensive plan. Municipal board members, planning staff, and comprehensive plan committee members are encouraged to attend.

Overview of the Model Solar Energy Law
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Provides an in-depth review of the customizable template zoning law contained in NYSERDA’s Solar Guidebook for Local Governments. Municipal board members, code enforcement officials, and staff are encouraged to attend.

Solar PV Permitting and Inspecting
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Offers an in-depth review of permitting and inspecting solar energy systems in New York State from start to finish; topics covered include the NYS Unified Solar Permit and various components of the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Code enforcement and building officials are encouraged to attend. (Approved for 2-hours of In-Service training credit)

Overview of the Model Battery Energy Storage System Law
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Provides an in-depth review of the customizable template zoning law contained in NYSERDA’s Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook for Local Governments. Municipal board members, code enforcement officials, and staff are encouraged to attend.

Battery Energy Storage for First Responders
Monday, December 5, 2022
Introduces key safety considerations for battery energy storage systems for codes and building officials; covered topics include fire prevention considerations and compliance with the 2020 NYS Uniform Code. Code enforcement and building officials are encouraged to attend. (Approved for 2-hours of In-Service training credit)
Learn more individual sessions in this handout from NYSERDA.

Please contact ANCA Energy Circuit Rider Nancy Bernstein at nbernstein@adirondack.org or 518.891.6200 with questions. 

Photo courtesy of Saranac Lake Community Solar