I am talking about NYSERDA who gives out the money for these projects. ORES is part of the Public Service Commission who uses the powers of the State to override existing legislation like SEQR. Decades ago, PSL Article X was created to end run around SEQR regarding the negative impacts to the environment of transmission systems for so-called renewable energy projects. ORES simply took the concept further to essentially destroy "Home Rule" regarding the siting of these facilities and their associated infrastructure. The Department of Public Service which falls under the PSC negotiates rates and programs with utilities in order to charge ratepayers who wind up significantly paying for these systems anyway.