Voluntary Sales - Vintage 2026
This page includes information on the Vintage 2026 Voluntary Sales as described under the Phase 5 Implementation plan. NYSERDA was pleased to offer Vintage 2026 Tier 1 RECs in the Voluntary Pre-Sale for Vintage 2026 Tier 1 RECs. These Tier 1 RECs will be sourced from a variety of Renewable Energy Projects located in New York State. In addition, the Tier 1 RECs will be composed of various fuel sources including Solar, Wind, Hydroelectric. This page also includes important dates to note for the program. Pricing and Quantities of Tier 1 RECs to be sold during the Voluntary Pre-Sale for Vintage 2026 Tier 1 RECs have been announced by NYSERDA CES Team. See below for more information.
Voluntary Pre-Sale
The 2026 Voluntary Tier 1 REC Pre-Sale lasted 14 days beginning on 7/30/2025 at 7am EST and ending on 8/13/2025 at 7pm EST. For a step by step breakdown on how to submit an order, utilize this slide deck from the Buyers Webinar [PDF] held in 2024.
Voluntary Pre-Sale for Vintage 2026 Tier 1 RECs Information
Pre-Sale Price: $23.96
Pre-Sale Quantity: 4,000,000
Pre-Sale Minimum Order Quantity: 1,000 RECs
2026 Voluntary Tier 1 REC Pre-Sale Results
| 2026 Voluntary Market Pre-Sale Summary | |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 RECs For Sale | 4,000,000 |
| Price per Tier 1 REC | $23.96 |
| Tier 1 RECs Sold | 55,257 |
| Pre Sale Revenue | $1,323,957.72 |
| Buyer Demographic | |
|---|---|
| Government Agencies | 54,257 Tier 1 RECs |
| Colleges & Universities | 1,000 Tier 1 RECs |
~$1.3 Million Avoided Ratepayer Costs
Important Dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| July 7, 2025 | Price and Quantity Announced |
| July 30, 2025 | Pre-Sale Opened |
| August 13, 2025 | Pre-Sale Closed |
| August 14, 2025 | Invoices Issued |
| September 14, 2025 | Invoices Due |
| Q1 2027 | RECs Delivered |
| June 30, 2027 | Retirement Deadline |
Connect With Us
Learn more about how to participate in the Voluntary REC Sales Program.
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