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NY RPS Customer Sited Tier Status Report Filed
On March 31, 2026 NYSERDA filed its New York State Renewable Portfolio Standard Customer-Sited Tier Status Report).
Note that per the report the total generation of renewable resources equated to 178,012 MWh.
Next Steps:
NYSERDA must revise the New York Green Bank reporting plan by 5/23/26.
NYSERDA must develop a plan outlining a structured approach with input from stakeholders to identify gaps by 5/23/26.
NYSERDA must file the Disadvantaged Community and Low-to Moderate-Income Finance Plan by 7/22/26.
For the 2026-2030 non-LMI energy efficiency and building electrification portfolio
- NYSERDA report on uncommitted funds as of 3/31 due by 6/30 annually.
- Utilities must file joint customer platform utility integration plan and hold a stakeholder roundtable within 6 months.
- Staff report electric panel and service upgrade study results due by 6/30/26.
As background, the New York PSC initiated this proceeding to (1) consider the development of a Clean Energy Fund; (2) ensure the continuity of clean energy programs in New York, and (3) enhance program efficiency and leverage, while also managing their transition from reliance on ratepayer surcharges to tariff and sustainable market-based clean energy activities.
The CEF was designed with four program portfolios that are administered by NYSERDA. The portfolios include Market Development; Innovation & Research; New York-Sun (NY-Sun); and the NY Green Bank (NYGB).
