NY-Sun Residential & Nonresidential Incentive Program

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PON 2112 has been Revised as of June 7th, 2022. 

NY-Sun Incentive
Program Opportunity Notice PON 2112 – Version 15
Summary of Revisions
EFFECTIVE June 7, 2022
Note: PON 2112 and PON 3082 are implemented together as part of the comprehensive NY-Sun initiative. This Summary of Revisions is inclusive of both PONs.
NY-Sun Upstate and Long Island Program Manual has been updated to include the following:
• Extension of program to December 31, 2030.
• Added Prevailing Wage requirement for projects greater than or equal to 1 MWac that submit their initial utility interconnection application after April 14, 2022; as well as added incentives for covered projects.
• Added language related to the Quality Solar Installer (QSI) designation.
• Added requirement that Project Site Mapping Documentation must be provided upon request (Commercial/Industrial projects only).
• Removal of language listing requirements for contractors participating in a Solarize campaign.
• Added description of Incentive Transition eligibility as authorized in the April 2022 PSC Order Expanding the NY-Sun Program.
• Added details to section regarding rules related to the co-location of non-residential projects.
• Reorganization of Incentive Structure section of Program Manual to improve clarity and readability.
• Added language related to conversion of a project from Community Distributed Generation to Remote Crediting and vice versa.
• Added language related to incentive eligibility for replacement systems.
• Added language describing process for performance payment recoupment due to non-emergency disconnection for utility work.
• Adjustments to description of the Community Adder.
• Temporary closure of Inclusive Community Solar Adder pending revisions.
NY-Sun Con Edison Program Manual has been updated to include the following:
• Extension of program to December 31, 2030.
• Division of nonresidential program incentives into three size categories: up to 200 kWdc; greater than 200 kWdc through 1 MWdc, and up to 7.5 MWdc.
• Added Prevailing Wage requirement for projects greater than or equal to 1 MWac that submit their initial utility interconnection application after April 14, 2022; as well as added incentives for covered projects.
• Added language related to the Quality Solar Installer (QSI) designation.
• Removal of language listing requirements for contractors participating in a Solarize campaign.
• Added description of Incentive Transition eligibility as authorized in the April 2022 PSC Order Expanding the NY-Sun Program.
• Added details to section regarding rules related to the co-location of non-residential projects.
• Reorganization of Incentive Structure section of Program Manual to improve clarity and readability.
• Added language related to conversion of a project from Community Distributed Generation to Remote Crediting and vice versa.
• Added language related to incentive eligibility for replacement systems.
• Adjustments to description of the Community Adder.
• Temporary closure of Inclusive Community Solar Adder pending revisions.
• Adjustment of Multifamily Affordable Housing Incentive for eligible Con Edison nonresidential projects to $1.60 per Watt DC up to 200 kWdc for non-CDG projects and $2.00 per Watt DC for CDG projects.

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1. NY-Sun Program Manuals have been updated to include the following:
• Solar Plus Storage Block #2 Incentives Now Available
Storage incentives are once again available for grid connected residential solar projects that are paired with an energy storage system in Long Island region under the new Block #2. Residential solar plus storage projects are required to participate in PSEG Long Island’s Dynamic Load Management (DLM) Program. Eligible projects will receive an incentive of $250/kWh.

• Multifamily Affordable Housing Incentives Now Available on Long Island
Additional incentives for solar electric installations are available for nonresidential projects in the Long Island region serving regulated affordable housing properties. Eligible projects will receive a total incentive of $1.00/W for the first 200kW of the project.

Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences:

Standard incentive - Cash incentives are available for qualified customers who wish to install PV systems through applications submitted by a Participating Contractor. A Participating Contractor has signed a Participation Agreement (with NYSERDA, agreeing to abide by Program terms and conditions). Affordable Solar additional incentive - Additional incentives for solar PV installations and solar PV installations paired with an energy storage system are available for customer households who qualify as low-to-moderate income. The Participating Contractor or Builder is responsible for preparing and submitting all necessary project application and incentive paperwork to NYSERDA.