Large-Scale Renewables
Issues annual procurements for eligible renewable energy generators and developers interested in long-term REC contracts from NYSERDA in pursuit of the State’s goal of generating 70% of the its electricity by 2030.
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Offshore Wind
Poised to become a major source of affordable, renewable power for New York, as the State is on its way to developing 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035.
Build-Ready
Advances large-scale renewable energy projects by identifying sites that are consistent with the State’s standards and are made build-ready for private renewable energy developers.
Great Lakes Wind Feasibility Study
Considers the environmental, maritime, economic, and social issues as well as market barriers and costs of developing wind in the Great Lakes to help New York achieve CLCPA goals.
New York’s Clean Energy Standard (CES) is designed to fight climate change, reduce harmful air pollution, and ensure a diverse and reliable low carbon energy supply. To help achieve these goals, Governor Cuomo has called for the expansion of the CES so that 70 percent of New York's electricity comes from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind by 2030 as part of his clean energy and jobs agenda codified under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) . By focusing on low carbon energy sources, the CES will bring investment, economic development, and jobs to New York State.
The CES creates two mechanisms to turn New York State’s ambitious clean energy goal into a reality. Together the renewable energy standard (RES)The Renewable Energy Standard (RES) – A part of the Clean Energy Standard. The RES has three parts: Tier 1 obligation for utilities and other LSEs; Tier 2 obligation for older generators in financial risk; and a third, new program focused on offshore wind resources. and the zero-emissions credit (ZEC) requirement Zero Emissions Credit (ZEC) – A credit for generating one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity with zero-emissions (no carbon) attributes that is consumed by a retail customer in New York State. will help create a low carbon energy system.
In addition to these programs, NYSERDA is also advancing offshore wind energy projects through its Offshore Wind Program. NYSERDA also works with its State partners and local communities to rapidly advance new “Build-Ready” projects, prioritizing the development of existing or abandoned commercial sites, brownfields, landfills, former industrial sites, and other abandoned or underutilized sites.
The New York Generation Attribute Tracking System (NYGATS) will record and track information on electricity generated, imported, and consumed within New York State. Additionally, NYGATS will demonstrate LSE compliance with, and progress toward, the CES goal.
LSEs that elect to purchase RECs or that are required to purchase ZECs from NYSERDA can find additional information in REC and ZEC Purchasers.