NYSERDA has launched New York’s fifth solicitation for offshore wind energy. This solicitation includes key provisions from the latest rounds of renewable energy procurements, such as inflation indexing, Disadvantaged Community commitments, and related priorities to maintain the policy objectives introduced in prior solicitations. These objectives aim to ensure an equitable energy transition for all New Yorkers.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) supports the responsible and cost-effective development of offshore wind by requiring proposers to:
- Include commitments to negotiate project labour agreements and labour peace agreements
- Submit environmental and fisheries mitigation plans describing development practices that will minimise impacts on fisheries and the environment
- Submit stakeholder engagement and workforce development plans to ensure alignment with the just transition priorities of New York’s Climate Act
- Participate in New York State’s offshore wind technical working groups: Environmental, Commercial Fishing, Jobs and Supply Chain, Maritime, and Environmental Justice
- Consult with relevant State agencies around fishing, wildlife, and the environment
- Make environmental data collected during site assessment publicly available
- Implement lighting controls to minimise nighttime visibility
The results from the fifth solicitation will be announced after contracts have been finalised and executed with awardees, which is expected in the first quarter of 2025.
