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3.3 3.3 GRANTS\Accept Funds—NYSERDA—Solar Permit—10-16-17 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR ADOPTION OF UNIFIED SOLAR PERMIT APPLICATION AND ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS AND ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR GRANT FUNDS RESOLUTION NO.: ,2017 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, New York State developed a unified solar photovoltaic permitting process designed to streamline municipal permitting which will reduce costs for solar projects and support the growth of clean energy jobs across the state, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 209,2017, the Queensbury Town Board: 1) declared its intention to participate in the unified permitting process, thereby increasing the Town of Queensbury's eligibility for various incentives and grants through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA); and 2) authorized submission of a grant application through the Streamlined Permitting Program to allow for the Town to receive a grant award up to $2,500 from NYSERDA for the adoption of the Unified Solar Permit Application, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 230,2017, the Town Board adopted and established its Energy Benchmarking Policy mandating public reporting of building energy benchmarking, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 231,2017, the Town Board authorized establishment of the Clean Energy Communities Capital Project and Clean Energy Communities Capital Project Fund 4219 in the amount of $10,000 to establish funding for expenses associated with this Capital Project, and WHEREAS, NYSERDA has awarded to the Town of Queensbury $2,500 as incentive payment for the adoption of the unified solar permit process, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby accepts the $2,500 in grant funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as set forth above, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further establishes appropriations and estimated revenues as follows: • Increase Appropriations in Account No.: 219-8030-4720 by $2,500; and • Increase Revenue in Account 219-0000-53910 by $2,500; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the 2017 Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments and transfers, and/or prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues and effectuate all terms of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to sign 2 any needed Grant Agreement or any other documentation and further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Counsel and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 16ffi day of October, 2017,by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR ADOPTION OF UNIFIED SOLAR PERMIT APPLICATION RESOLUTION NO.: 209,2017 INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, New York State has developed a unified solar photovoltaic permitting process designed to streamline municipal permitting which will reduce costs for solar projects and support the growth of clean energy jobs across the state, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to participate in the unified permitting process, thereby increasing the Town of Queensbury's eligibility for various incentives and grants through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the New York State Unified Solar Permit as attached hereto as Exhibit 1, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor's Office to complete the grant application through the Streamlined Permitting Program to allow for the Town of Queensbury to receive a grant award up to $2,500 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for the adoption of the Unified Solar Permit Application, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately and the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward a certified copy of this Resolution, with Exhibit 1, to the Town's Director of Building & Codes Enforcement, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the grant application and/or any other needed documentation, and further authorizes the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Director of Building and Codes Enforcement and/or Town Budget Officer to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 17th day of July, 2017, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements,Mr. Brewer,Mr. Strough NOES : None ABSENT: Mr. Irish EXHIBIT 1 PERMIT APPLICATION NY State Unified Solar Permit Unified solar permitting is available statewide for eligible solar photovoltaic(PV)installations. Municipal authorities that adopt the unified permit streamline their process while providing consistent and thorough review of solar PV permitting applications and installations. Upon approval of this application and supporting documentation,the authority having jurisdiction(AHJ)will issue a building and/or electrical permit for the solar PV installation described herein. PROJECT ELIGIBILITY FOR UNIFIED PERMITTING PROCESS By submitting this application,the applicant attests that the proposed project meets the established eligibility criteria for the unified permitting process(subject to verification by the AHJ).The proposed solar PV system installation: ❑ Yes ❑ No 1. Has a rated DC capacity of 25 kW or less. ❑ Yes ❑ No 2.Is not subject to review by an Architectural or Historical Review Board.(If review has already been issued answer YES and attach a copy) ❑ Yes ❑ No 3.Does not need a zoning variance or special use permit. (If variance or permit has already been issued answer YES and attach a copy) ❑ Yes ❑ No 4.Is mounted on a permitted roof structure,on a legal accessory structure,or ground mounted on the applicant's property. If on a legal accessory structure,a diagram showing existing electrical connection to structure is attached. ❑ Yes ❑ No 5.The Solar Installation Contractor complies with all licensing and other requirements of the jurisdiction and the State. ❑ Yes ❑ No 6.If the structure is a sloped roof,solar panels are mounted parallel to the roof surface. For solar PV systems not meeting these eligibility criteria,the applicant is not eligible for the Unified Solar Permit and must submit conventional permit applications. Permit applications may be downloaded here: http://www.queensbury.net/departments/buildings-and-codes/building-codes-forms-fees/ or obtained in person at 742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 during business hours 8:00 am—4:3o pm. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS For projects meeting the eligibility criteria,this application and the following attachments will constitute the Unified Solar Permitting package. • This application form,with all fields completed and bearing relevant signatures. • Permitting fee of$30.00,payable by check,cash,or credit card • Required Construction Documents for the solar PV system type being installed,including required attachments. Completed permit applications can be submitted to the Town of Queensbury Building Department in person at 742 Bay Road,Queensbury, NY 12804 during business hours 8:00 am—4:3o pm. APPLICATION REVIEWTIMELINE Permit determinations will be issued within 14 calendar days upon receipt of complete and accurate applications.The municipality will provide feedback within 14 calendar days of receiving incomplete or inaccurate applications. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Questions about this permitting process may be directed to Dave Hatin, Director,(518)761-8256. PROPERTY OWNER Property Owner's First Name Last Name Title Property Address City State Zip Section Block Lot Number EXISTING USE El Single Family ❑ 2-4 Family ❑ Commercial ❑ Other PROVIDE THE TOTAL SYSTEM CAPACITY RATING(SUM OF ALL PANELS) Solar PV System: kW DC SELECT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Make sure your selection matches the Construction Documents included with this application. ❑ Supply side connection with microinverters ❑ Load side connection with DC optimizers ❑ Supply side connection with DC optimizers ❑ Load side connection with microinverters ❑ Supply side connection with string inverter ❑ Load side connection with string inverter SOLAR INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR Contractor Business Name Contractor Business Address City State Zip Contractor Contact Name Phone Number Contractor License Number(s) Contractor Email Electrician Business Name Electrician Business Address City State Zip Electrician Contact Name Phone Number Electrician License Number(s) Electrician Email Please sign below to affirm that all answers are correct and that you have met all the conditions and requirements to submit a unified solar permit. Property Owner's Signature Date Solar Installation Company Representative Signature Date SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS SOLAR PV 25KW OR LESS(ATTACHMENTS) NY State Unified Solar Permit This information bulletin is published to guide applicants through the unified solar PV permitting process for solar photovoltaic(PV)projects 25 kW in size or smaller.This bulletin provides information about submittal requirements for plan review,required fees,and inspections. PERMITS AND APPROVALSREQUIRED The following permits are required to install a solar PV system with a nameplate DC power output of 25 kW or less: a) Unified Solar Permit b)A Building Permit Planning review is required for solar PV installations of this size. Fire Department approval is not required for solar PV installations of this size. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS In order to submit a complete permit application for a new solar PV system,the applicant must include: a) Completed Standard Permit Application form which includes confirmed eligibility for the Unified Solar Permitting process.This permit application form can be downloaded at_http://www.queensbury.net/departments/buildings-and- codes/building-codes-forms-fees/ b)Construction Documents,with listed attachments[SAMPLES ARE AVAILABLE IN Understanding Solar PV Permitting and Inspecting in New York State at https://vvww.nyserda.ny.gov/ATI-Programs/Programs/NY-Sun/Communities/Local- Government-Training-and-Resources/Solar=Guidebook-for-Local-Governments].Construction Documents must be by stamped and signed by a New York State Registered Architect or New York State Licensed Professional Engineer. The Town of Queensbury,through adopting the Unified Solar Permitting process,requires contractors to provide construction documents,such as the examples included in the Understanding Solar PV Permitting and Inspecting in New York State document.Should the applicant wish to submit Construction Documents in another format,ensure that the submittal includes the following information: • Manufacturer/model number/quantity of solar PV modules and inverter(s). • String configuration for solar PV array,clearly indicating the number of modules in series and strings in parallel(if applicable). • Combiner boxes: Manufacturer,model number,NEMA rating. • From array to the point of interconnection with existing(or new)electrical distribution equipment:identification of all raceways(conduit,boxes,fittings,etc.),conductors and cable assemblies,including size and type of raceways,conductors,and cable assemblies. • Sizing and location of the EGC(equipment grounding conductor). • Sizing and location of GEC(grounding electrode conductor,if applicable). • Disconnecting means of both AC and DC including indication of voltage,ampere,and NEMA rating. • Interconnection type/location(supply side or load side connection) • For supply side connections only,indication that breaker or disconnect meets or exceeds available utility fault current rating kAIC(amps interrupting capacity in thousands). • Ratings of service entrance conductors(size insulation type AL or CU),proposed service disconnect,and overcurrent protection device for new supply side connected solar PV system(reference NEC 230.82,230.70). • Rapid shutdown device location/method and relevant labeling. • c)(For Roof Mounted Systems)A roof plan showing roof layout,solar PV panels and the following fire safety items: approximate location of roof access point,location of code-compliant access pathways,code exemptions, solar PV system fire classification,and the locations of all required labels and markings. d)Provide construction drawings with the following information: • The type of roof covering and the number of roof coverings installed. • Type of roof framing,size of members,and spacing. • Weight of panels,support locations,and method of attachment. • Framing plan and details for any work necessary to strengthen the existing roof structure. • Site-specific structural calculations. e)Where an approved racking system is used, provide documentation showing manufacturer of the racking system, maximum allowable weight the system can support, attachment method to roof or ground, and product evaluation information or structural design for the rack. PLAN REVIEW Permit applications can be submitted to Buildings and Codes in person at 742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804. FEES $30.00 per building permit application INSPECTIONS Once all permits to construct the solar PV installation have been issued and the system has been installed,it must be inspected before final approval is granted for the solar PV system.On-site inspections can be scheduled by contacting the Buildings and Codes Department by telephone at(518)761-8256. Inspection requests received within 24 business hours are typically scheduled for the next business day.If next business day is not available,inspection should happen within a five-day window. In order to receive final approval,the following inspections are required: During a rough inspection,the applicant must demonstrate that the work in progress complies with relevant codes and standards.The purpose of the rough inspection is to allow the inspector to view aspects of the system that may be concealed once the system is complete,such as: • Wiring concealed by new construction. • Portions of the system that are contained in trenches or foundations that will be buried upon completion of the system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the Third Party Electrical Inspectors before the components are buried or concealed and to provide safe access(including necessary climbing and fall arrest equipment)to the inspector. The inspector will attempt,if possible,to accommodate requests for rough inspections in a timely manner.A Final Electrical Inspection approval is required at Final Inspection. The applicant must contact the Building and Codes Department((518)761—8256)when ready for a final inspection. During this inspection,the inspector will review the complete installation to ensure compliance with codes and standards,as well as confirming that the installation matches the records included with the permit application.The applicant must have ready,at the time of inspection,the following materials and make them available to the inspector: • Copies of as-built drawings and equipment specifications,if different than the materials provided with the application. • Photographs of key hard to access equipment,including; — Example of array attachment point and flashing/sealing methods used. — Opened rooftop enclosures,combiners,and junction boxes. — Bonding point with premises grounding electrode system. — Supply side connection tap method/device. — Module and microinverter/DC optimizer nameplates. — Microinverter/DC optimizer attachment. The Town of Queensbury has adopted a standardized inspection checklist,which can be found in the Understanding Solar PV Permitting and Inspecting in New York State document,found here: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Program_s/NY-Sun/Communities/Local-Government-Training- and-Resources/Solar-Guidebook-for-Local-Govern_ments The inspection checklist provides an overview of common points of inspection that the applicant should be prepared to show compliance.If not available,common checks include the following: • Number of solar PV modules and model number match plans and specification sheets number match plans and specification sheets. • Array conductors and components are installed in a neat and workman-like manner. • Solar PV array is properly grounded. • Electrical boxes and connections are suitable for environment. • Array is fastened and sealed according to attachment detail. • Conductor's ratings and sizes match plans. • Appropriate signs are property constructed,installed and displayed,including the following: — Sign identifying PV power source system attributes at DC disconnect. — Sign identifying AC point of connection. — Rapid shutdown device meets applicable requirements of NEC 690.12. • Equipment ratings are consistent with application and installed signs on the installation,including the following: — Inverter has a rating as high as max voltage on PV power source sign. — DC-side overcurrent circuit protection devices(OCPDs)are DC rated at least as high as max voltage on sign. — Inverter is rated for the site AC voltage supplied and shown on the AC point of connection sign. — OCPD connected to the AC output of the inverter is rated at least 125%of maximum current on sign and is no larger than the maximum OCPD on the inverter listing label. — Sum of the main OCPD and the inverter OCPD is rated for not more than 120%of the buss bar rating. UNIFIED SOIARPERMITTING RESOURCES The jurisdiction has adopted the following documents from the New York Unified Solar Permit process. • Standard Application http://www.queensbury.net/departments/buildings-and- codes/building-codes-forms-fees/ • Understanding Solar PV Permitting and Inspecting in New York State document,which includes sample construction documents,inspection checklist,design review checklist,and labelling guide https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/NY- Sun/Communities/Local-Government-Training-and-Resources/Solar-Guidebook-for-L_ocal- Governments DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT INFORMATION For additional information regarding this permit process,please consult our departmental website at http://www.queensbury.net/departments/buildings-and-codes/ or contact the Building and Codes Department at(518)761-8256 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ENERGY BENCHMARKING POLICY FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS IN TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO.: 230,2017 INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier WHEREAS,New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced a new Clean Energy Communities Program which would allow the Town of Queensbury access to significant grant funding to further implement clean energy actions reducing both energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and WHEREAS, one of the Clean Energy Communities "High Impact Actions" requires the Town Board to establish a Policy which mandates the public reporting of building energy benchmarking, and WHEREAS, establishing a building energy benchmarking system will benefit the Town and its residents by making available good actionable information on municipal building energy use to help identify opportunities to cut costs and reduce pollution in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt a Policy that directs that monthly building energy usage for all fuel types including but not limited to electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, chilled water, steam and diesel fuel be collected and formally tracked for all buildings that are 1,000 square feet or larger that are owned or occupied by the Town, using the EPA Portfolio Manager platform, and WHEREAS, building reports shall be made available to the Town Board in EPA Portfolio Manager regarding summary statistics for each covered property including Energy Use Intensity, annual greenhouse gas emissions, an energy performance score where available, and other descriptive information as required by EPA Portfolio Manager and for that data to be made available to the public via the internet on an annual basis, and WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor or his designee shall be the administrator of this local Policy and promulgate procedures necessary for the administration of the requirements of this local Policy, and WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor may exempt a particular municipal building from the benchmarking requirement if it is determined that such municipal building(s) has characteristics that make benchmarking impractical, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts and establishes the Energy Benchmarking Policy as outlined in the preambles of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward certified copies of this Resolution to Robin M. Reynolds, Senior Planner — Capital District Regional Planning Commission, One Park Place, Suite 102 Albany,NY 12205 and to members of the Town's Clean Energy Communities Committee upon its establishment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate this Resolution. 2 Duly adopted this 7th day of August, 2017, by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough,Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT : Mr. Irish 3 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITIES CAPITAL PROJECT FUND NO. 219 AND ESTABLISHING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO TOWN CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE RESOLUTION NO.: 231,2017 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr.Anthony Metivier WHEREAS, by previous Resolution, the Queensbury Town Board adopted and established its Energy Benchmarking Policy(Project), and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish a Capital Project that will provide funding toward implementation of this Project and establish and fund the Revenue and Expense Accounts for the Capital Project in a total amount of$10,000, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to accordingly establish the Clean Energy Communities Capital Project Fund No. 219 for the Project, and WHEREAS, the Town Board also wishes to establish and appoint members to a Town Clean Energy Communities Committee, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the Clean Energy Communities Capital Project and authorizes and directs the establishment of the Clean Energy Communities Capital Project Fund #219 in the amount of$10,000 which will establish funding for expenses associated with this Capital Project, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that funding for such Capital Project shall be by a transfer of $10,000 from the General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance to Clean Energy Communities Capital Project Fund#219, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to take all action necessary to establish the following accounts for such appropriations and revenues as necessary: • 001-9950-9030 Transfer to Capital Project- $10,000 • 219-0000-55031 Interfund Revenue - $10,000 • 219-8030-4720 Consultant Fees - $10,000; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget, make any adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the establishment of the Town's Clean Energy Communities Committee, such Committee to be advisory only, and appoints the following members to such Committee: • Kathy Bozony, Chair • Harvey Noordsy • Bernice Mennis 2 • Lionel Lemery • Lisa Adamson • Dianne Collins • Pema Reed • Catherine Atherden • Tony Krivitski • Steve Danna • John Braico • Kathy Braico • Stephen Traver • Travis Whitehead • David Deeb • John Strough and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such Committee members shall serve at the direction of the Town Board with their terms to begin immediately, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward certified copies of this Resolution to Robin M. Reynolds, Senior Planner — Capital District Regional Planning Commission, One Park Place, Suite 102 Albany, NY 12205 and to the members of the Clean Energy Communities Committee, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate this Resolution. 3 Duly adopted this 7th day of August, 2017,by the following vote: AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Brewer NOES : None ABSENT : Mr. Irish 4