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Clean Energy Standard

 

The most comprehensive and ambitious clean energy goal in the State's history.

New York’s Clean Energy Standard (CES) is designed to fight the changing climate, reduce harmful air pollution, and ensure a diverse and reliable low-carbon energy supply. By focusing on low-carbon energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, the CES will bring investment, economic development, and jobs to New York State. The CES features two mechanisms – the renewable energy standard (RES) and zero-emissions credit (ZEC) requirement – that require every load serving entity to procure renewable energy certificates (RECs) and ZECs. NYSERDA is also advancing large-scale renewable generation through its Offshore Wind and Build-Ready programs.

Learn More About Large-Scale Renewable Development

Progress To Date

The existing baseline of renewable facilities in New York and current pipeline of renewables under contract and in development projects can be found on New York’s Climate Act Dashboard Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.

New York’s accelerated renewable energy development are spurring investment, reducing greenhouse emissions, and improving energy efficiency to lower energy demand.

New York’s renewable energy transition has brought more than $29 billion in public and private investment. This includes solar, wind (onshore and offshore), and hydro projects and upgrades to transmission infrastructure to deliver clean energy from where it is generated to where it is needed.

Load serving entities (LSE) can check their compliance and progress using the New York Generation Attribute Tracking System (NYGATS). NYGATS records and tracks information on electricity generated, imported, and consumed within New York State.

LSEs that elect to purchase RECs or that are required to purchase ZECs from NYSERDA can find additional information in REC and ZEC Purchasers.