New solicitation aims to advance shovel-ready projects and leverage federal tax credits to lower costs for New Yorkers
(WNY News Now) – ALBANY, N.Y. – Governor Kathy Hochul has directed New York State agencies to accelerate renewable energy development and construction as part of a new initiative designed to stabilize energy prices, expand clean power, and maximize the use of federal tax credits before they expire.
The announcement includes the launch of the 2025 Land-Based Renewable Energy Solicitation (Tier 1 RFP), managed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The solicitation seeks proposals from developers of large-scale wind, solar, hydroelectric, and other renewable projects that are construction-ready…