Offshore Wind Predevelopment Support
Offshore Wind Project Predevelopment Program Opportunity Notice OSWPON26-1 (Open)
On October 9, 2026, NYSERDA launched the Offshore Wind Project Predevelopment Program Opportunity Notice (OSWPON26-1).
Through OSWPON26-1, NYSERDA seeks to award funding for project-specific offshore wind predevelopment activities that will support project maturity, mitigate development costs, increase project viability, position projects for more competitive offtake agreements, and maintain viable pathways toward financial close and commercial operation.
NYSERDA will accept applications on a continuous basis through December 31, 2029, or until funds are fully committed. For details and submission instructions, see the Program Opportunity Notice (OSWPON26-1) 
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Request for Information OSWRFI26-2 (Closed)
On August 17, 2026, NYSERDA issued a Request for Information (OSWRFI26-2) to acquire feedback from stakeholders, specifically offshore wind developers and their representatives, on a draft Offshore Wind Project Predevelopment Program Opportunity Notice (PON). Through this PON, NYSERDA intended to provide funding for eligible predevelopment activities that reduced development risk, mitigated project development costs, increased project viability and improved project readiness to respond to New York offshore wind procurements.
With this Request for Information, NYSERDA sought stakeholder input on the draft PON and supporting Exhibits and Attachments.
Responses to the Request for Information were due on August 31, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. EST.
Request for Information OSWRFI26-1 (Closed)
On February 10, 2026, NYSERDA issued a Request for Information (OSWRFI26-1) to solicit industry feedback on potential initiatives to further offshore wind project readiness. Feedback helped New York State consider the value, benefits, and risks of supporting predevelopment activities and could inform the potential structure and timing of a predevelopment Request for Proposals (RFP) and how that RFP should be designed to achieve the best outcome for New York State.
New York State explored whether new or modified approaches to offshore wind procurement could help support a steady and sustainable pipeline of new projects capable of advancing toward future offtake and construction. One potential concept under consideration was State provision of funding or other support of predevelopment activities of offshore wind projects. Such an approach could potentially help projects advance in a timelier manner and reduce risks at the time of future offtake, both of which ultimately contribute to lower costs for ratepayers.
Responses to the Request for Information were due on March 24, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. ET.
NYSERDA prepared and filed a summary of responses to this RFI in the Clean Energy Standard and Offshore Wind Standard Proceedings before the New York State Public Service Commission to support the ongoing review of procurement processes for large-scale renewable resources, including offshore wind. See Case 15-E-0302 . Individual responses will not be published.