New York has officially launched its expedited renewable energy solicitation, seeking proposals for offshore wind and land-based renewable projects.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced the request for proposals, which forms part of New York’s 10-Point Action Plan to bolster the state’s growing large-scale renewable industry.
These expedited solicitations support progress toward achieving New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) goals to obtain 70% of New York’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and develop 9GW of offshore wind by 2035.
The solicitation will be open to all projects, including those that previously petitioned for financial relief, along with new market entrants.
Final proposals for the offshore wind solicitation will need to be submitted by 25 January, 2024, with award announcements expected to be made in February 2024.
The process for submitting proposals into the land-based renewables solicitation will be conducted in two steps, with eligibility requirements due on 21 December, 2023 to confirm that interested projects are eligible to bid, and final proposals due on 31 January, 2024. Award announcements are expected by the end of April 2024.
Doreen Harris, President and CEO of NYSERDA, said: “These expedited solicitations will continue to build upon our momentum toward achieving a zero-emissions electric grid. We welcome into this competitive process all developers who are committed and eager to participate in New York’s energy transition, and we look forward to working together to deliver significant economic, public health, and grid reliability benefits to New York State.”