Bulk Energy Storage Program

2025 Bulk Energy Storage Solicitation

NYSERDA is seeking feedback on the Draft 2025 Bulk Energy Storage solicitation, Index Storage Credit Request for Proposals (ISCRFP25-1). ISCRFP25-1 is the first of three bulk energy storage solicitations NYSERDA intends to issue through 2027 in support of deploying 3,000 MW by 2030. NYSERDA invites stakeholders to review and comment on the proposed content and timing of ISCRFP25-1 and the accompanying Draft Standard Form Agreement and Draft Bulk Energy Storage Program Manual. Questions are included in each document to guide stakeholder responses. The Draft ISCRFP25-1 includes instructions on submitting responses and the content of responses.

Responses must be compiled, organized by document, and sent to [email protected] no later than Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. E.T. with the subject line “Draft ISCRFP25-1 Comments”. NYSERDA has been directed by the Public Service Commission to release the Final ISCRFP25-1 by June 30, 2025.

Draft ISCRFP25-1 and Program Documents:

• Draft ISCRFP25-1
• Draft ISC Standard Form Agreement
• Draft Bulk Energy Storage Program Manual
• Draft ISCRFP25-1 Appendix A: Incremental Economic Benefits Eligibility

Installation of 6 Gigawatts by 2030

On June 20, 2024, the New York Public Service Commission approved the Order Establishing Updated Energy Storage Goal and Deployment Policy [PDF]. The Order directs NYSERDA to issue its first of three Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the new Bulk Energy Storage Program by June 30, 2025. The Bulk Energy Storage Program will use an innovative Index Storage Credit incentive, as established in the Order and modeled in part on the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) and Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Credit (OREC) utilized in other NYSERDA programs.

The June 2024 Order formally proposes 6,000 megawatts (MW) of energy storage to be installed by 2030, and authorizes funds for NYSERDA to support 200 MW of new residential-scale energy storage, 1,500 MW of new commercial and community-scale energy storage, and 3,000 MW of new large-scale storage.

The Order specifies that at least 35% of the benefits of these new energy storage projects will accrue to disadvantaged communities, in accordance with the Climate Act.

The Order builds on the recommendations from the New York's 6 GW Energy Storage Roadmap [PDF] that was filed in December 2022 by NYSERDA and the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS). The Roadmap proposed a comprehensive set of recommendations to expand New York’s energy storage programs to cost-effectively unlock the rapid growth of renewable energy across the State and bolster grid reliability and customer resilience. The 2024 Energy Storage Order Overview [PDF] includes high-level details on energy storage project funding and requirements, plus a timeline for next steps.

Bulk Energy Storage Program Resources

• On April 18, 2025, NYSERDA submitted the Bulk Energy Storage Final Implementation Plan to the Public Service Commission.
• On March 21, 2025 the Commission issued an Order Approving Bulk Implementation Plan with Modifications [PDF].
• Access a recording from the Bulk Energy Storage Program webinar NYSERDA held for interested parties in December 2024.
• NYSERDA submitted its Implementation Plan Proposal [PDF] for public comment and review in October 2024.
• The New York Public Service Commission approved the Order Establishing Updated Energy Storage Goal and Deployment Policy [PDF]in June 2024.
• In December 2022, NYSERDA and the Department of Public Service released New York's 6 GW Energy Storage Roadmap [PDF].

Market Acceleration Bridge Incentive Program Resources

NYSERDA’s preceding bulk energy storage program, the Market Acceleration Bridge Incentive Program (MABI), is closed. You can view MABI program materials in the drop down sections below.

Contact

For additional information on NYSERDA’s bulk energy storage incentives, email us at [email protected].