2025 Solicitation

2025 RES Solicitation for Tier 1 RECs

NYSERDA’s ninth annual Renewable Energy Standard (RES) request for proposals, RESRFP25-1 , was issued on September 26, 2025. The RESRFP25-1 solicitation garnered competitive interest; NYSERDA received Bid Proposals from 19 projects, comprising 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of capacity and 2.8 terawatt hours (TWh) of generation.

RESRFP25-1 was implemented through a two-step process, consisting of:

Step One Eligibility Application: A qualifying step through which the proposer provides evidence that the Bid Facility is Tier 1 eligible and other general information about the Proposer and the Bid Facility.

Step Two Bid Proposal: A competitive Bid Proposal step, through which NYSERDA:

• Examines Bid Proposals to determine whether the Bid Price does not exceed the Benchmark Levelized Net REC Cost (LNRC) and that the Bid Facility and Proposer meet the Minimum Threshold Requirements; and
• For Bid Proposals that meet those minimum requirements, perform a competitive evaluation based on price and non-price factors.

Step Two Bid Proposals were due on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The evaluation of Bid Proposals concluded in February 2026. NYSERDA will publicly disclose the results of the RESRFP25-1 solicitation upon the completion of contracting.

RESRFP25-1 Step Two Bid Proposal Map

To view a project Proposal:  

• Select an icon (Solar, Wind, Hydroelectric) to display a proposed project.
• Select the hyperlinks under “Link to Project Description/Details" displayed below the map to access an individual project’s summary.

Associated Documents

• RESRFP25-1 Request for Proposals [PDF]
• Appendix 1. Resource Assessment and Energy Production Estimate Requirement [PDF]
• Appendix 2. RESRFP25-1 Smart Solar Siting Scorecard [PDF]
• Appendix 2. Exhibit 1. Smart Solar Siting Scorecard Workbook [XLSX]
• Appendix 2. Exhibit 2. Scorecard Acronyms and Definitions [PDF]
• Appendix 2. Exhibit 3. Scorecard Resources [PDF]
• Appendix 2. Exhibit 4. In-Field Verification Checklist [PDF]
• Appendix 3: On Site Wetlands Screening [PDF]
• Appendix 4: Incremental Economic Benefits Guidelines [PDF]
• Appendix 5: Permitting Plan Requirements and Guidelines [PDF]
• Appendix 6: Agricultural Co-Utilization Plan Requirements and Guidance [PDF]
• Appendix 6. Exhibit 1 Agricultural Co-utilization Plan Workbook [XLSX]
• Attachment A. RESRFP25-1 Standard Form Agreement and Exhibits [PDF]
• Exhibit E. NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Guidelines for Solar Energy Projects - Construction Mitigation for Agricultural Lands [PDF]
• Attachment B. Public Release of Bid Facility Information and Community Engagement Plan [PDF]
• Attachment C. Step One Submission Instructions [PDF]
• Attachment D. Bid Data Form [XLSX]
• Attachment E. P[50] 8760 Template [XLSX]
• Attachment F. Minimum Thresholds Narrative [XLSX]
• Attachment G. Agricultural Mitigation Estimate Calculator [XLSX]
• Attachment H: Tax Credit and Permitting Data Form [XLSX]
• Attachment L: RESRFP25-1 Non-Disclosure Agreement [PDF]
• Attachment M: SFA Comment Template [DOCX]