James Cowman

Transit Tech Lab Partnership Program

The Transit Tech Lab Partnership Program (PON 6195), issued by NYSERDA, is a solicitation seeking proposals from 2026 Transit Tech Lab (TTL) Finalists to demonstrate innovative public transportation technologies and strategies. The program focuses on advancing clean transportation solutions for existing rail, bus, and connected intermodal transit systems across New York State. To be eligible for funding, applicants must have been competitively selected during the TTL application evaluation, participated in the TTL accelerator program, and been named a proof-of-concept finalist with the MTA or another New York transportation agency. Successful proposals must demonstrate a feasible path to financial sustainability and provide solutions that are replicable and transferable across various transit agencies throughout the state. The contract term is for up to 12 months with a statewide place of performance. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM. While the solicitation includes goals for SDVOB, MBE, WBE, and DBE participation, these are currently set at 0.00%. Technical and primary inquiries are directed to Senior Project Manager Richard Mai.

New YorkNew York State, NY, USA

NAICS

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Posted Oct 21, 2026

2140101

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Commercialization Cohort Programs

NYSERDA is seeking Program Administrators to manage Commercialization Cohort Programs designed to help climate-tech innovators transition from early-stage development to full commercial scale-up. Round 1 of this Program Opportunity Notice focuses on two specific topic areas: a Pre-seed accelerator and a Series A-B accelerator. The selected administrators will be responsible for managing cohorts of companies with a strong New York State nexus, providing them with essential training, mentoring support, and the administration of direct grant funding to achieve key adoption milestones. NYSERDA intends to make one award per topic area, and each proposer is eligible for a maximum of one award. The contract has a maximum duration of four years, featuring two 24-month renewal options. To be eligible, proposers must demonstrate a New York State nexus, which can be achieved by being domiciled or having a physical presence in the state, performing physical work within the state, or ensuring that any proposed pilots and demonstrations are located in New York State. While there are no specific socioeconomic goals for SDVOB, MBE, WBE, or DBE entities, the program emphasizes building a local ecosystem of advanced energy expertise. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026.

New YorkNew York State, NY, USA

NAICS

541611

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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Posted Oct 14, 2026

2139881

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Offshore Wind Project Predevelopment Program Opportunity Notice

NYSERDA has issued the Offshore Wind Project Predevelopment Program Opportunity Notice (OSWPON26-1) to provide funding for project-specific predevelopment activities. The program aims to enhance project maturity, mitigate development costs, increase overall viability, and support competitive offtake agreements to ensure a clear path toward financial close and commercial operation. To be eligible, applicants must hold a controlling interest in a project and possess legal rights to a federal offshore wind lease. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis through December 31, 2029, or until all available funds are committed. Awarded Umbrella Agreements will feature an initial three-year term with one option to renew for an additional three years, with further extensions available to complete remaining work. While the program is state-wide in scope, there are no specific socioeconomic goals for SDVOB, MBE, WBE, or DBE enterprises. Technical and primary inquiries are managed by Jessica Dealy, with contract management support provided by James Cowman.

New Yorkn/a, NY, USA

NAICS

221115

Wind Electric Power Generation

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Posted Oct 13, 2026

2139821

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Grid Modernization Utility Challenge – National Grid

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has issued Program Opportunity Notice PON 6240 to fund the design, development, and demonstration of an Artificial Intelligence supported Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) health monitoring platform. This initiative, developed in collaboration with National Grid, aims to enhance the resiliency, reliability, and performance of the power grid within the National Grid service territory. The sought-after technology must provide functional capabilities for predictive diagnostics, failure detection, and lifecycle optimization of grid-connected battery systems to support New York State's clean energy goals and grid modernization efforts. Funding is available for two categories: Category A for Product Development and Category B for Demonstration Projects. Each award provides up to 3 million dollars in NYSERDA funding, subject to a 30 percent cost share requirement. For demonstration projects, the site must be located within New York State, and there is a preference for New York State manufacturers to be involved in product development projects. Full proposals must be submitted by November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM to the NYSERDA Contract Management office in Albany.

New YorkTBD, NY, USA

NAICS

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Posted Oct 8, 2026

PON 6240

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New Efficient Homes New York: Heat Pump Incentive Program

The New Efficient Homes New York: Heat Pump Incentive Program, managed by NYSERDA under solicitation number 2139401, provides direct funding from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Operating Plan to support the electrification of residential new construction across New York State. The program is designed to fund the purchase and installation of cold-climate air source heat pumps (ASHPs) and ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) for projects under 50,000 square feet. Eligible projects include single-family homes, small homes of one to four dwelling units, and low-to-mid-scale multifamily buildings with five or more units. To qualify, projects must achieve full electrification of space conditioning with no fossil fuel backup, although standby or emergency generators are permitted. All installed equipment must meet specific NEEP cold climate air source heat pump or Energy Star geothermal heat pump specifications. Incentives are distributed on a per-dwelling-unit basis following a declining block schedule that is determined by the date of application submission. To promote equity, the program offers additional per-unit bonuses for projects located within New York State disadvantaged communities. Applications may be submitted by the developer or home builder responsible for the project management and construction, or by the heat pump installer if elected by the applicant. The solicitation was issued on September 28, 2026, and the response deadline is set for December 14, 2029. Program management and technical oversight are provided by NYSERDA personnel, including Project Manager Gwen McLaughlin and Program Manager Kristin Graham.

New YorkServices to be performed statewide., NY, USA

NAICS

238220

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

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Posted Sep 28, 2026

2139401

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New Efficient Homes New York: Enhanced Design Support

The New Efficient Homes New York: Enhanced Design Support program, administered by NYSERDA under solicitation PON 6236, provides funding for early-stage design support for new residential construction across New York State. The initiative aims to assist home builders, developers, and independent service providers in delivering high-performance, energy-efficient projects. Eligible activities include integrated architectural and system design, technical analysis, energy modeling, resilience strategies, cost analysis, professional training, and market transformation activities. A critical requirement for all projects is the incorporation of all-electric, high-performance space heating and cooling systems without fossil fuel backup, excluding emergency generators. Funding is available to single-family and small home builders, as well as multifamily qualified partners and independent service providers. Multifamily architecture or engineering firms must employ a New York State licensed architect or Professional Engineer. To be eligible, projects must be located in New York State and be in the programming, concept, schematic design, or design development phases, specifically not having progressed beyond 50 percent design development at the time of application. Additionally, specialized funding under the LMI Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Order from 2026 to 2030 is strictly reserved for multifamily affordable housing with five or more units. The response deadline for this solicitation is December 14, 2029.

New YorkServices to be performed statewide., NY, USA

NAICS

541330

Engineering Services

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Posted Sep 28, 2026

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Buildings of Excellence Competition - Demonstration Projects

The Buildings of Excellence Competition, managed by NYSERDA, is a solicitation for multifamily demonstration projects across New York State that prioritize clean, resilient, beautiful, and functional design. The program aims to accelerate the development of buildings that meet or exceed minimum energy performance standards while providing healthy indoor air quality and exceptional comfort for occupants. Proposers must demonstrate that their projects are profitable for developers and owners and can achieve realistic cost reductions in the construction of sustainable buildings. Selected projects are eligible for direct funding of up to $1,500,000, with a total contract term of five years from the date of award. Funding is strategically allocated with $15 million set aside for buildings eight stories or taller, $5 million for buildings seven stories or fewer, and a minimum of $10 million reserved specifically for affordable housing projects. While the competition is open to all market sectors and building heights, preference in scoring is given to projects located in disadvantaged communities, those already in the construction documents phase, and those involving the adaptive reuse of commercial office, institutional, or retail space. Proposals for this solicitation, identified as RFP 3928 Rd7, must be submitted by January 20, 2027.

New YorkThe project must be located in New York State, NY, USA

NAICS

236116

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)

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Posted Sep 28, 2026

RFP 3928 Rd7

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The Sun and Soil Program, issued by NYSERDA under solicitation number 2139092 and Program Opportunity Notice PON 6206, seeks proposals to support the integration of solar energy and active agriculture, known as agrivoltaics, across New York State. The program provides funding for the planning, feasibility assessment, implementation, and scaling of innovative projects, including those that incorporate battery storage for on-farm energy use or export solar production to the electrical grid. Eligible activities include the deployment of new or adapted technologies, retrofitting existing solar projects, and conducting applied research to address market barriers and build capacity within agricultural communities. Proposals are due by December 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Successful applicants must demonstrate a project team with the necessary technical, operational, and administrative experience and sufficient personnel depth to execute the project tasks. The contract term is up to four years, with an additional year allocated for reporting. While planning and preparation funds are available for general solar and battery storage projects, implementation and scaling funds are specifically reserved for projects that involve or support agrivoltaics.

New YorkNA, NY, USA

NAICS

221114

Solar Electric Power Generation

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Posted Sep 16, 2026

2139092

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State & Local

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is seeking qualified contractors to utilize Department of Energy State Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund resources to provide low interest loans for low-to-moderate-income single family homeowners. These funds are intended to support energy efficiency retrofits and decarbonization measures, such as the installation of smart thermostats and air or ground source heat pumps, to reduce energy costs and improve home comfort. Up to 400,000 dollars will be reserved per qualified applicant on a first-come, first-served basis. To be eligible, applicants must have been a participating contractor in active full status for at least two years with the PSEG Long Island Home Comfort or Home Performance Programs, or for at least one year with the Green Jobs-Green New York Residential Financing Program with a minimum of ten completed projects. This solicitation is open to entities across all New York State counties with a contract term of one year and a response deadline of December 31, 2030.

New YorkAll NYS counties, NY, USA

NAICS

522291

Consumer Lending

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Posted Nov 4, 2025

PON 6025

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State & Local

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking qualified contractors to administer a revolving loan fund aimed at enabling low-to-moderate-income single-family homeowners to access low-interest financing for energy efficiency and decarbonization retrofits. Eligible projects include installations such as smart thermostats, air source heat pumps, and ground source heat pumps, with the goal of reducing energy costs and enhancing home comfort. NYSERDA will allocate up to $400,000 per qualified applicant to fund these loans on a first-come, first-served basis, creating a sustainable financial tool that recirculates repayments into future loans. To qualify, applicants must have been in active full status for at least two years with the PSEG Long Island Home Comfort or Home Performance Program, or for at least one year with the Green Jobs-Green New York Residential Financing Program, having completed a minimum of ten approved and financed projects under that program. The opportunity is open to contractors across all New York State counties, with a contract term of one year and a submission deadline of December 31, 2030. No set-asides or subcontracting goals are in place for minority, women, service-disabled veteran-owned, or disadvantaged businesses, and there are no restrictions on entities that have previously received similar contracts.

New YorkNew York State, All NYS counties, NY, USA

NAICS

522390

Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation

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Posted Nov 4, 2025

PON 6025

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