Establishes an agrivoltaics research program to develop innovative science-based solutions to facilitate the co-location of crops and photovoltaics while promoting the biodiversity of endemic flora and fauna.
Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Act of 2023
Provides that priority shall be given to certain sites when developing renewable energy generating projects; defines "agrivoltaics".
Agricultural Producers Use Of Agrivoltaics
Relates to ovarian cancer research; requires biennial reporting on recommendations from the health research and science board on the types of data that would be useful for ovarian cancer researchers.
Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.
Establishes the native/pollinator planting fund and the pollinator highway program with the goal of promoting the cultivation and maintenance of native flowering plants, grasses and shrubs on land bordering state highways and on other public lands.
Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2023
Authorizes and directs the energy research and development authority, the public service commission and NYPA to conduct a study to determine the possibility of closing certain peaker plants.