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

Authors

Andrew Leahy, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note argues that New York should adopt elements of Germany's centralized regulatory model to streamline the approval and construction of high-voltage transmission lines, which are critical for meeting renewable energy goals. While both New York and Germany face similar challenges in expanding their grids, Germany's centralized approach, including federal oversight and coordinated planning, has proven more efficient. The note critiques New York's decentralized and uncoordinated process, suggesting that adopting Germany's methods could help New York meet its ambitious renewable energy targets and reduce reliance on peaker plants.

Disciplines

Comparative and Foreign Law | Constitutional Law | Environmental Law | International Law | Land Use Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Andrew Leahy, Race against the Clock: A Comparative Analysis of New York State's and Germany's Ambitious High-Voltage Transmission Sitting Laws and What New York Can Adopt from the German Model, 7 Cardozo Int’l & Compar. L. Rev. 1035 (2024).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/ciclr/vol7/iss3/8