Technical Assistance Funding to Develop Grid Modernization Projects

Technical Assistance Funding to Develop Grid Modernization Projects

NYSERDA's 15% cost share for DOE funding will be provided exclusively to MUNIs/COOPs to fund technical consultants that will assist them with performing technical analyses needed to understand the impact of their proposed project, designing a process to comply with DOE metrics reporting requirements should they receive funding, and compiling a well-rounded, thorough application for funding.

Also eligible entities who do not seek funding for technical consulting can apply to seek funding for implementation projects that fall under the approved list provided by the DOE so long as it does not cost more than the maximum amount of assistance that will be provided ($200k).

If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA’s website at:www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities

Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences:

Eligible Entities: Electric grid operator, Electricity storage operator, Electricity grid generator, Transmission owner or operator, Distribution provider, Fuel supplier, Any other relevant entity as determined by DOE secretary

Other requirements: Must sell not more than 4,000,000 MWh of electricity per year, Must be: Rural electric cooperatives (COOPs), Municipal electric utilities (MUNIs), or other small electric provider