Large-Scale Renewables
The Large-Scale Renewables Program supports the Clean Energy Standard by bolstering New York's renewable energy resources in a variety of ways.
New York State is committed to expanding its vibrant clean energy industry. Read New York’s 10-Point Action Plan [PDF] which outlines a foundation for a sustainable large-scale renewables future for all New Yorkers.
Information about NYSERDA’s large-scale renewable Tier programs and solicitations are detailed below.
Tier 1 - New Renewables
The Renewable Energy Standard Tier 1 program is aimed at increasing new renewable energy development in New York State. Eligible Tier 1 resources include generators of electricity through the use of the following technologies: solar thermal, solar PV, on-land and offshore wind, hydroelectric, geothermal electric, geothermal ground source heat, tidal energy, wave energy, ocean thermal, and fuel cells which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity, that entered commercial operation on or after January 1, 2015.
Tier 2 - Maintenance Resources
The Tier 2 Maintenance program aims to provide targeted, adequate, and prudent support to New York’s existing renewable resources to ensure their continued operations. Eligible Tier 2 maintenance generators include run-of-river hydroelectric facilities (5 MW or less) and wind resources that entered commercial operation prior to January 1, 2003.
Competitive Tier 2
The Competitive Tier 2 aims to maximize the contributions and potential of New York’s existing renewable resources to ensure their continued operations. Eligible Competitive Tier 2 generators include existing non-state-owned run-of-river hydropower and existing wind resources located within the State that entered commercial operation prior to January 1, 2015.
Tier 4 - New York City Renewable Energy
Tier 4 aims to increase the penetration of renewable energy in New York City and reduce reliance on fossil fuel generation. Eligible Tier 4 resources include generators of electricity through the use of the following technologies: solar thermal, solar PV, on-land wind, hydroelectric, geothermal electric, geothermal ground source heat, tidal energy, wave energy, ocean thermal, and fuel cells which do not utilize a fossil fuel resource in the process of generating electricity. Non-hydroelectric resources must have entered commercial operation on or after October 15, 2020, and hydroelectric resources must be existing or already under construction as of October 15, 2020. All eligible resources must be either located in New York City, or delivered through a new transmission interconnection to New York City.
Contact
Email [email protected] with questions about CES eligibility or programs.