HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-035 Amend Chapter 135 definitions for CCA and DER articlesMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
June 8, 2026
TB Resolution 2026 –35: Adoption of Local Lawof 2026, Revising the Distributed Energy Resource(s) and Eligible Investors Definitions in the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 135, Community
Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program and Distributed Energy Resources Program
Whereas, the Town Board unanimously passed the Green New Deal Resolution in March of 2020, which calls for an equitable transition to carbon neutrality Town-wide by 2030, and
Whereas, to help accomplish this transition, the Town Board has adopted and subsequently amended Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 135, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program and Distributed
Energy Resources Program,and
Whereas, the Town has determined additional amendments to Chapter 135 are needed to further clarify that the Community Choice Aggregation program and Distributed Energy Resources program
are two legally separate programs,
Whereas, a duly published and posted notice of the public hearingwas held on June 8, 2026,and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that
adoption of the proposed local law is a Type II action because it constitutes “routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering
of priorities that may affect the environment,” and thus this action is not subject to review under SEQRA,now, therefore, be it,
Resolved, that the Town Board adoptsLocal Law of 2026, entitled “A Local Law Revising the Distributed Energy Resource(s) and Eligible Investors Definitions in the Town of Ithaca Code
Chapter 135, Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program and Distributed Energy Resources Program.”
Moved: Susie GutenbergerSeconded:Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes- Howe, Bleiwas, Gutenberger, McCune, and Sinton