Grid Enhancing Technologies

Description of goods to services to be bid:  

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announces the availability of $12 million in funds for Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs). This Program Opportunity Notice (PON) seeks technologies to improve the performance and validate value propositions for the electric power delivery system as it evolves with increasing renewable penetration. The projects also help establish a pathway for products and services to gain market entry by addressing existing technical and economic barriers.  This PON will focus on research studies, product development and demonstration projects that improve the resiliency, reliability and overall performance of the power grid in support of achieving New York State’s goals from the Climate Act. The technology topic areas that are targeted in this PON were chosen in collaboration with the Advanced Technology Working Group (ATWG). More can be found on the ATWG through the Department of Public Service (DPS) Case 20-E-0197, Order on Transmission Planning Pursuant to the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act.

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:  

Category A: Product Development, Up to $3 million in NYSERDA funding per award with 50% cost share requirement
Category B: Demonstration Projects, Up to $3 million in NYSERDA funding per award with 50% cost share requirement
Category C: Study, up to $400 thousand in NYSERDA funding per award with 25% cost share requirement
(a) For demonstration projects, the site must be in New York State.
(b) A New York State manufacturer should be on a new product development project.
(c) Other requirements vary among other categories. Please refer to PON 5848 on NYSERDA's website, www.nyserda.ny.gov, for specific