New York State Goes Big(ger) in Second Offshore Wind Solicitation
According to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), “[o]n July 21, 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo took another major step in advancing the State’s nation-leading climate agenda with the announcement of the largest combined solicitations for renewable energy ever issued by a U.S. state seeking 4,000 megawatts (MW).”
The announcement formally commenced the second offshore wind (OSW) solicitation (ORECRFP20-1) by NYSERDA for renewable energy certificates (RECs) for up to 2,500 MW of OSW. The solicitation was authorized by a recent Public Utility Commission order.
On July 21, NYSERDA also announced its fourth annual solicitation (RESRFP20-1) for qualifying RECs for up to 1,500 MW of eligible onshore wind resources.
The timeline for ORECRFP20-1 is as follows:
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Event |
Date (all times ET) |
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July 21, 2020 |
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Proposers’ Conference via Webex Webex meeting number: 145 860 7164 |
August 12, 2020, 10:00 a.m. |
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Deadline for Submission of Written Questions |
August 19, 2020, 3:00 p.m. |
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Responses to Written Questions Posted |
August 26, 2020 |
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Deadline for Notice of Intent to Propose |
September 23, 2020, 3:00 p.m. |
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Deadline for NYSERDA Portal Registration |
October 13, 2020, 3:00 p.m. |
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Deadline for Submission of Proposals |
October 20, 2020, 3:00 p.m. |
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NYSERDA Award Notification Date |
Q4 2020 |
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Contract(s) Executed |
Q4 2020 |
