A New York state judge dealt the final blow to a challenge of new regulations intended to accelerate the siting and development of renewable energy projects in the state, shutting down several New York towns and advocacy groups' claim the rules violate state environmental law.
A New York state judge on Tuesday refused to temporarily block new regulations intended to accelerate the siting and development of renewable energy projects, saying several towns and advocacy groups are unlikely to win on their claims the rules violate state environmental law.