2019 Solicitation
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NYSERDA's third annual request for proposals under the Clean Energy Standard, RESRFP19-1, was issued on April 23, 2019, and resulted in 21 agreements for 17 solar projects, including two with energy storage, three wind repowering projects, and one new wind project, which are expected to contribute 1,278 MW of new, renewable energy capacity throughout New York State once operational. The agreements will also support the development of 40 MW of utility-scale energy storage.
The total funding committed through RESRFP19-1 is approximately $1.0 billion, and the weighted average price for these agreements is $18.59 for each Tier 1 REC. The projects are expected to spur over $2.5 billion of direct investment over the life of the projects.
For more information on the awards, consult the 2019 Renewable Energy Standard Solicitation Fact Sheet [PDF].
The projects include:
Capital Region
Three solar projects:
- Bald Mountain Solar in Washington County
- West River Solar in Saratoga County
- SunEast Hilltop Solar in Rensselaer County
Central New York
One solar project:
- Garnet Energy Center with energy storage in Cayuga County
Finger Lakes
One solar project:
- Highview Solar Project in Wyoming County
Mohawk Valley
Four solar projects:
- SunEast Flat Hill Solar in Herkimer County
- SunEast Grassy Knoll Solar in Herkimer County
- SunEast Limestone Solar in Fulton County
- SunEast Tabletop Solar in Montgomery County
North Country
Five solar projects:
- ELP Ticonderoga Solar in Essex County
- North Side Energy Center in St. Lawrence County
- Sandy Creek Solar in Jefferson County
- Greens Corners Solar in Jefferson County
- SunEast Fairway Solar in St. Lawrence County
Southern Tier
One wind repowering project, one new wind project, and one solar project:
- Cohocton Wind Project in Steuben County
- Prattsburgh Wind Farm in Steuben County
- SunEast Valley Solar in Tioga County
Western New York
Two solar projects and two wind repowering projects:
- Martin Rd Solar in Cattaraugus County
- South Ripley Solar with energy storage in Chautauqua County
- Steel Winds I and II Wind Farms in Erie County
Associated Documents
- RESRFP19-1 - Renewable Energy Standard Purchase of New York Tier 1 Eligible Renewable Energy Certificates – Summary [PDF]
- Attachment H – RES Standard Form Agreement including Exhibits A, B, and C [PDF]
- Exhibit D – Requirements for Biomass-Fueled Bid Facilities [PDF]
- Exhibit E – Department of Agriculture and Markets Guidelines for Agricultural Mitigation [PDF] [v. 4/19/2018]
- Department of Agriculture and Markets Guidelines Solar Energy Projects – Construction Mitigation for Agricultural Lands [PDF] [v. 10/18/2019]
NYSERDA actively works with communities hosting proposed renewable projects to ensure these communities have the tools they need to make informed decisions regarding project development. For more information on renewable energy development and education, please contact [email protected] and consult:
- Renewable Energy Standard solicitation FAQs [PDF]
- REC Contracts Fact Sheet [PDF]
- Clean Energy Siting for Local Governments resources
Site Character and Agricultural Resources
Proposers may access the Site Character Map to inform any attestations made in the Step Three Bid Proposal relating to the subcategory: Project Viability-Site Character. All areas of the map displayed as dark red and green are designated as USDA Prime Farmland. To aid proposers in considering the bid facility’s potential location, tax parcel data has also been provided for counties with data available for public distribution.
Further information on USDA Prime Farmland, organized by region:
- Capital Region [ZIP]
- Central New York [ZIP]
- Finger Lakes (East) [ZIP]
- Finger Lakes (West) [ZIP]
- Long Island [ZIP]
- Mid-Hudson [ZIP]
- Mohawk Valley [ZIP]
- New York City [ZIP]
- North Country [ZIP]
- Southern Tier [ZIP]
- Western New York [ZIP]
To identify parcels that hold an agricultural assessment, proposers should consult the appropriate county assessment roll. Further information on accessing county assessment rolls is available from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance: