Race Against the Clock: A Comparative Analysis of New York State's and Germany's Ambitious High-Voltage Transmission Siting Laws and What New York Can Adopt from the German Model

This Note argues that New York State’s high-voltage utility line legislation and procedures should take further steps in planning and implementing projects to meet its goal of a 100% renewable grid by 2040. The Federal Republic of Germany offers some solutions and New York should implement changes to its transmission structure to incorporate them into scenario planning, competitive bidding, and planning approval.

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