New York

As discussed in Flash Update 21-47, on November 22, 2021, the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an Order Identifying Further Procedural Steps Regarding the Development of Opt-Out Community Distributed Generation (CDG). In the Order, the PSC recognized that the opportunity to offer CDG on an opt-out basis could spur significant CDG project development, because …

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On January 10, the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee will be holding a hearing to consider the following two bills related to renewable energy: S4092 – Increases rebates to municipalities for the cost of any eligible infrastructure projects which support the development of clean vehicles: SB4092 would amend New York’s Environmental Conservation law to increase the rebate amounts for …

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On January 11, the Energy and Telecommunications Committee will be holding a hearing to consider the following four bills related to renewable energy: S6497A – Establishes a program for eligible zero emissions energy systems S5497A, if enacted, would require the PSC to establish a competitive procurement for 1 GW of “zero-emissions energy systems” that would commence operation by …

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On October 20, 2021, in Case 18-E-0130, National Grid released its Request for Proposals (RFP) for participation in the Term- and Auto-Dynamic Load Management Program (DLMP). The RFP is accordance with the PSC’s September 17, 2020 Order authorizing the investor-owned utilities (IOUs) to issue procurements for term-DLM and auto-DLM resources. The Term-DLM Programs provide day-ahead peak shaving load reductions and …

Continue reading “National Grid releases Dynamic Load Management RFP, Intent to Bid Forms due November 1, 2021, Bid Submissions due January 22, 2022”

On September 20, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Energy Research Development and Authority (NYSERDA) selected the Clean Path NY (CPNY) project and the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project for contract negotiation as part of NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Standard Tier 4 solicitation issued in January 2021 (discussed in Flash Update 21-2). As discussed in …

Continue reading “CORRECTION: Governor Hochul announces Tier 4 winners: Clean Path NY and Champlain Hudson Power Express projects; CHPE will not add a converter station in New Scotland”

Today, August 10, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation from office, effective August 24, at which point Lieutenant (Lt.) Governor Kathy Hochul will take office and serve out the rest of Cuomo’s term, until January 1, 2023. Governor Cuomo’s announcement comes one week after New York Attorney General Letita James’ filed a report of investigations into allegations …

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On August 5, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) issued its second Tier 2 solicitation for existing renewable resources. As discussed in Flash Update 21-18, in May, NYSERDA awarded contracts to three hydroelectric facilities, totaling 14 MW, through its first Tier 2 solicitation. Bids for the second Tier 2 solicitation are …

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As discussed in Special Flash Update 21-30, S2997/A1933 relating to the installation or use of solar power systems within a homeowners’ association was sent to the Governor’s desk for his consideration after passing both legislative chambers during the 2021 Session. On August 3, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the bill into law. This new law creates a new …

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As discussed in Flash Update 21-21, on May 24, 2021, NYISO issued a Notice of Initial Decision Period Results to Class Year 2019 NYC Additional System Deliverability Update (SDU) Study Projects. The notice announced that of the five projects participating in the 2019 NYC Additional SDU study, four of them rejected their SDU cost allocations. …

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The New York State Climate Action Council (CAC) Power Generation Advisory Panel has scheduled its next meeting for Monday, May 3, 2021 at 9:30am ET. Those interested in observing may join via webinar; pre-registration is not required. No agenda for this meeting has been posted. However, discussion from previous meetings indicates that the Advisory Panel …

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On April 26, 2021, the New York State Senate passed bill S2758. The bill establishes goals that 100% of in-state sales of new passenger cars, passenger trucks, and off-road vehicles be of zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and that 100% of in-state sales of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles be of zero-emission vehicles by 2045. As discussed …

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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will host a webinar for prospective proposers under NYSERDA’s Tier 4 Request for Proposals (T4RFP21-1) on May 3, 2021, at 11:30 am ET. Advanced registration is not required. The webinar agenda includes: Tier 4 Update & NYSERDA President’s Remarks Tier 4 Bid Submission Portal Demonstration Update …

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On April 26, 2021, the New York State Senate passed bill S3521A, relating to expanding customer access to community distributed generation (CDG). As discussed in Flash Update 21-13, if enacted, the bill would expand access to CDG by creating a system of tariffs and accounting practices to provide for the transfer of bill credits associated …

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On April 22, 2021, the Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee issued a Notice of Public Hearing announcing that is has scheduled a hearing on Thursday, May 13, at 11:00 am ET to discuss the progress made on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Specifically, the Committee will evaluate the Climate Action Council’s (CAC’s) progress …

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On April 22, 2021, Governor Cuomo announced that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) had issued its fifth annual Renewable Energy Standard (RES) Request for Proposals, also known as RESRFP21-1. NYSERDA is seeking to procure approximately 4.5 million in annual Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from facilities that entered commercial …

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On April 21, 2021, Department of Public Service (DPS) Staff filed a Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) Environmental Value Update with the Public Service Commission (PSC) in Case 15-E-0751. The Environmental Value, which is one of the revenue streams of the VDER Value Stack, is the higher of either the REC price of the …

Continue reading “DPS Staff increases social cost of carbon VDER Environmental Value calculation from $27.41 per MWh to $31.03 per MWh”

On April 20, 2021, the New York State Assembly passed bill A4302. As discussed in Flash Update 21-13, if enacted, this bill would establish goals that 100% of in-state sales of new passenger cars, passenger trucks, and off-road vehicles be of zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045. As discussed in …

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As discussed in Flash Update 21-12, the New York legislature held a Joint Public Hearing on April 13 to discuss and receive input from stakeholders on the Climate and Community Investment Act (CCIA), bill S4264a. An archive video of the hearing has not yet been posted. If enacted, the CCIA would set a price for …

Continue reading “Assembly introduces Climate and Community Investment Act (CCIA); “same as” Senate CCIA bill, SEA bill assessment changed from “Bill to Watch” to “Key Bill””

On April 19, the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee will hold a meeting with bill S2758 on the agenda. As discussed in Flash Update 21-13, if enacted, this bill would establish goals that 100% of in-state sales of new passenger cars, passenger trucks, and off-road vehicles be of zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty …

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has released the sale price of $22.33 for 2021 Quarter 1 Tier 1 renewable energy credits (RECs) sold to load serving entities (LSEs). As discussed in Flash Update 20-33, NYSERDA will set a Renewable Energy Standard (RES) Tier 1 REC price calculated quarterly based on …

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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that it will hold a New York Bight Virtual Task Force Meeting to discuss New York Bight Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on April 14 and April 16 at 8:45 am. A draft agenda is available here. The Task Force will focus on providing an overview of the …

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On April 7, 2021 the New York State Senate and Assembly voted to approve the final package of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Article VII budget bills and sent the bills to Governor Cuomo for his signature. As the executive branch was heavily involved in negotiating these final bill versions, it is expected the Governor will …

Continue reading “Final FY2022 budget negotiations concluded, budget bills sent to Governor for signature; final budget includes tax standardization and new labor requirements for renewable energy projects, a new Farmland Protection Working Group, and the Environmental Bond Act of 2022, but does not allow for deduction of RECs for NYC buildings”

On April 6, 2021, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provided a brief update on its initial Clean Energy Standard (CES) Tier 4 Request for Proposals (T4RFP21-1) via email. As discussed in Flash Update 20-42, on October 15, 2020, the Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an Order Adopting Modifications to the …

Continue reading “NYSERDA requests comments on whether the initial Tier 4 RFP should be amended to specify benefit sharing from a future federal transmission-specific Investment Tax Credit, responses due by April 9 at 5 pm; additional responses to RFP questions also posted”

On March 22, the New York Assembly passed A1933 – Relates to the Installation or Use of Solar Power Systems within a Homeowners’ Association. The New York Senate passed an identical version of this bill on February 10 (S2997). The next step is for the bill to be sent to the Governor, typically bills will …

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On March 8, 2021, S2997 – Relates to the Installation or Use of Solar Power Systems within a Homeowners’ Association was Ordered to a Third Reading on the Assembly floor. The bill, if passed, would prohibit homeowners’ associations from restricting the installation of or use of solar power systems, except on property owned by the …

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