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grant RESRFP25-1
RESRFP25-1 Purchase of New York Tier 1 Eligible Renewable Energy Certificates
Opportunity: NYSERDA is seeking to purchase Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from eligible renewable energy projects under RFP RESRFP25-1.
Who this is for: Proposers with renewable energy facilities that can qualify as Tier 1 under the RFP.
How it works (two steps):
- Step 1 – Eligibility Application: Submit evidence that your facility is Tier 1–eligible and…
NYSERDA is looking to procure Tier 1 eligible Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from Bid Facilities that meet the eligibility requirements described in Request for Proposals (RFP) RESRFP25-1. RESRFP25-1 will be implemented through a two-step process, consisting of: Step One Eligibility App…
Funding Source
Agency: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Dates
Round 1 Due Date: October 21, 2025
Supporting links
Documents
- RESRFP25-1 Request for Proposals
- Attachment A - RESRFP25-1 Standard Form Agreement and Exhibits
- Exhibit E. NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Guidelines for Solar Energy Projects - Construction Mitigation for Agricultural Lands
- Attachment B - Public Release of Bid Facility Information & Community Engagement Plan
- Attachment C - Step One Submission Instructions
- Attachment D - Bid Data Form
- Attachment E - P[50] 8760 Template
- Attachment F - Minimum Thresholds Narrative
- Attachment G - Agricultural Mitigation Estimate Calculator
- Attachment H - Tax Credit and Permitting Data Form
- Attachment L - RESRFP25-1 Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Attachment M - SFA Comment Template
- Appendix 1 - Resource Assessment and Energy Production Estimate Requirements
- Appendix 2 - RESRFP25-1 Smart Solar Siting Scorecard
- Appendix 2 - Exhibit 1. Smart Solar Siting Scorecard Workbook
- Appendix 2 - Exhibit 2. Scorecard Acronyms and Definitions
- Appendix 2 - Exhibit 3. Scorecard Resources
- Appendix 2 - Exhibit 4. In-Field Verification Checklist
- Appendix 3 - NYSERDA Guidance for Wetland and Waterbody Screenings for Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects
- Appendix 4 - Incremental Economic Benefits Guidelines
- Appendix 5 - Permitting Plan Requirements and Guidelines
- Appendix 6 - Agricultural Co-utilization Plan Guidance
- Appendix 6 - Exhibit 1. Agricultural Co-utilization Plan Workbook.
- Disclosure Statement
- Vendor Responsibility Checklist
- Executive Order 16 and Explanation
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