Large-Scale Renewables
NYSERDA’s Large-Scale Renewables program issues annual procurements for eligible renewable energy generators and developers interested in long-term Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) contracts.
Solicitations for developing new renewables and maintaining existing resources are made through several Tier programs.
Learn More About Tier Programs and Solicitations
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Tier 1 - New Renewables
Read More Tier 1 - New RenewablesAimed at increasing new renewable energy development from eligible resources, including solar thermal, solar PV, on-land and offshore wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and other technologies that do not utilize fossil fuels to generate electricity.
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Tier 2 – Maintenance Resources
Read More Tier 2 – Maintenance ResourcesProvides targeted, adequate, and prudent support to New York’s existing renewable resources, including smaller hydroelectric facilities and wind resources that entered operation prior to 2003, to ensure their continued operations.
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Competitive Tier 2
Read More Competitive Tier 2This short-term program aimed to ensure the continued operation of New York’s existing non-state-owned hydropower and wind resources that entered operation prior to 2015.
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Tier 4 Program: Clean, Renewable Energy for New York City
Read More Tier 4 Program: Clean, Renewable Energy for New York CityLearn about the Tier 4 Program and its key benefits, all about the Champlain Hudson Power Express, and what NYSERDA’s Tier 4 Contract does.
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Bulk Energy Storage Program
Read More Bulk Energy Storage ProgramLearn about forthcoming RFPs and incentives for bulk energy storage projects in New York State.