New York State to award $5M for ideas to integrate renewable energy into grid
New York State will award $5 million for projects that will help New York integrate renewable energy in ways to improve the electric grid.
The proposals will be evaluated based on several factors: how they improve overall grid performance, reduce energy costs, and support the state’s clean energy goals. This supports Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Green New Deal proposal to achieve 70 percent renewable energy by 2030.
“New York is leading by example in the fight against climate change, and modernizing our electric grid is a critical component of our path to clean energy and carbon neutrality,” Cuomo said. “These smart investments in New York’s electric grid will enable the integration of renewable resources that improve resiliency, ensuring a secure, reliable system for years to come.”
Funding is being offered through New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Smart Grid and Distributed Energy Resource Integration Program. It is available for entrepreneurs, clean energy companies, and researchers with solutions to integrate renewable resources more effectively. Proposals should focus on low-cost monitoring and control, preventing back-feed from storage systems, and smart inverter functions.
“We are making continued investments to upgrade the state’s power grid, making it more advanced and efficient,” Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “We want to ensure that our power system is smarter and more resilient so we are prepared when extreme weather strikes. Modernizing our infrastructure and electric grid further advances our aggressive efforts to reach our clean energy goals for a cleaner and safer environment.”
NYSERDA must receive proposals by Aug. 15.
“Clean distributed energy resources such as wind, solar, and storage are critical to achieving a cleaner and more efficient electric grid. Governor Cuomo’s ambitious energy goals emphasize the critical need for innovative technologies that allow for the integration of renewables into our electric system so we can continue building the grid of the future,” Alicia Barton, president and CEO of NYSERDA, said.
