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﻿ Question 14 - Impact on Energy - Full EAF (Part 2) - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
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Question 14 - Impact on Energy - Full EAF (Part 2)
The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy.
Energy use is an important factor to consider when evaluating potential environmental impacts as it is tied to many other aspects of a project, and can have some unforeseen consequences. An increase in energy use means a need for more energy production either on-site or off-site, which in turn will mean an increase in pollution. It puts more strain on the energy supply system (the energy grid), sometimes to the point where upgrades to the production or delivery system are needed. If a project requires an amount of energy that necessitates upgrades to the delivery or generation system, those upgrades will also have their own environmental impacts.
There are few projects that will not cause some increase in the use of energy. Some examples may be:
The adoption or amendment of a local law, ordinance, or regulation
The granting of a zoning change, or allowable uses in a zoning law
The acquisition sale, or lease of land by a state or local agency
Conversion of one use to another, where there is a minimal amount of new construction involved, and the intensity of use will not change
Review Part 1 questions C.1., D.1., and D.2.,
If the project includes some form of construction activity, a change to a more intensive land use, or a new or expanded building or structure, there will be an increase in the use of energy. Check 'Yes' to Question 14 and then answer sub-questions a through e. If the project does not include any of these, check 'No', and move on to Question 15.
c. The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity.
When evaluating the use of energy, consideration should be given to the construction phase of the project as well as the use after construction.
Climate Smart Communities (CSC) is a state-local partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save taxpayer dollars and advance community goals for health and safety, economic vitality, energy independence and quality of life. Any town, city, village or county can join Climate Smart Communities, without cost by adopting the CSC Pledge and informing DEC. The CSC Pledge describes the steps the adopting community will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce electrical use, incorporate energy efficient technologies into its infrastructure, and improve vehicle fuel economy.
Answering sub-questions (a) through (d) will help the reviewing agency determine if the proposed project rises to the level of a moderate to large impact.
D.1.f., D.1.g., D.1.h., and D.2.k.
In addition to the (a) through (d) sub-questions, the reviewing agency may also want to ask:
Does the proposed action incorporate any energy efficient design features and technologies such as incorporated in:
The NY Energy Star Homes Program?
The ICC/NAHB Green Building Standard?
The US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)?
Has the municipality adopted the Climate Smart Communities Pledge?
If the project is a municipal action, does it fit the community's CSC Pledge?
There is not likely to be any impacts on energy if the proposed action does not require new, upgraded, creation, or extension of substations, energy transmission supply systems, nor does it use more than 2500 MWhrs or energy or is a building less than 100,000 square feet of building area.
Small commercial uses in a professional office or industrial park.
Industrial projects that require large amounts of energy during operation.
Large number of residential units in a rural area.
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