SEQRA

When a specific statute such as Article VII or Article 10 do not apply to energy development projects, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) often governs the process. The Firm is working with wind, solar, and energy storage projects, helping them in the SEQRA review process. The Firm works with clients at all stages of SEQRA, including preparation of environmental assessments, designations of lead agencies, and environmental impact statements. We have successfully helped clients secure the necessary SEQRA and permit approvals for several gas-fired facilities. In addition, the Firm represented the lead agency in SEQRA matters for the retirement of the Glenwood Power Station.

Sample of Proceedings in Which the Firm Has Participated

Case 01-E-0929 – Petition of Bayswater Peaking Facility, LLC for a Declaratory Ruling on Regulatory Regime; Petition for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity; and Petition for Approval of Financing.

• ORDER PROVIDING FOR LIGHTENED REGULATION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCING
  (Issued and Effective January 31, 2002).

• ORDER GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
  (Issued and Effective September 4, 2001).

Case 94-E-0136 – Petition of Sithe/Independence Power Partners, L.P. for an Original Certificate of Publice Convenience and Necessity Authorizing Independence’s Generating Station to Provide Electric Service to Alcan Rolled Products Company and Liberty Paperboard L.P.

• ORDER GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
  (Issued and Effective September 8, 1994).

Other approvals secured under SEQRA are listed under Renewable Energy Siting.