Sec. 900-2.18. Exhibit 17: Consistency with energy planning objectives

Exhibit 17 shall contain:

(a) a statement demonstrating the degree of consistency of the construction and operation of the facility with New York State energy policies, including CLCPA targets and long range energy planning objectives and strategies contained in the most recent State Energy Plan at the time of filing the application, including consideration of the information required by subdivisions (b) through (g) of this section;

(b) a description of the impact the facility would have on reliability in the State;

(c) a description of the impact the facility would have on fuel diversity in the State;

(d) a description of the impact the facility would have on regional requirements for capacity;

(e) a description of the impact the facility would have on electric transmission constraints;

(f) an analysis of the comparative advantages and disadvantages of reasonable and available alternative locations or properties identified for construction of the facility; and

(g) a statement of the reasons why the facility will promote public health and welfare, including minimizing the public health and environmental impacts related to climate change.