Voluntary Sales - Vintage 2027
This page includes information on Vintage 2027 Voluntary Sales as described under the Phase 5 Implementation plan. 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 includes important dates to note for the program. Pricing and Quantities of Tier 1 RECs to be sold during the Summer Sale for Vintage 2027 Tier 1 RECs have been announced by NYSERDA CES Team. See below for more information.
Voluntary Summer Sale
The Voluntary Summer Sale for Vintage 2027 Tier 1 RECs lasted 14 days, beginning on July 28, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. ET and ending on August 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
For a step by step breakdown on how to submit an order, utilize this slide deck from the Buyers Webinar [PDF] held in 2024.
Vintage 2027 Tier 1 REC Summer Sale Information
Summer Sale Price: $22.79
Summer Sale Quantity: 6,000,000
Summer Sale Minimum Order Quantity: 1,000 RECs
2027 Voluntary Tier 1 REC Summer Sale Results
| 2027 Voluntary Market Summer Sale Summary | |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 RECs For Sale | 6,000,000 |
| Price per Tier 1 REC | $22.79 |
| Tier 1 RECs Sold | 2,500 |
| Pre Sale Revenue | $56,975.00 |
| Buyer Demographic | |
|---|---|
| Industrial/Manufacturers | 1,500 Tier 1 RECs |
| Colleges & Universities | 1,000 Tier 1 RECs |
~$57,000 Avoided Ratepayer Costs
Important Dates
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | Price and Quantity Announced |
| July 28, 2026 | Summer Sale Opened |
| August 11, 2026 | Summer Sale Closed |
| August 12, 2026 | Invoices Issued |
| September 11, 2026 | Invoices Due |
| July 31, 2028 | Retirement Deadline |
Connect With Us
Learn more about how to participate in the Voluntary REC Sales Program.
Get in touch at [email protected].