Shell already has extensive offshore wind projects in development in the northeast US to serve . NYSERDA detailed in the Report that the offshore wind solicitation resulted in Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) prices approximately 40 percent less than NYSERDA projected in its 2018 analysis. To be eligible to bid into NYSERDAs solicitations, developers must agree to and meet certain requirements such as having obtained an offshore lease from the federal government and a commitment to deliver the offshore wind energy to New Yorks electricity grid. As part of NYSERDAs contracts with offshore wind developers, NYSERDA will purchase ORECs from project developers as renewable energy is delivered to New Yorks electricity grid. ", Citizens Campaign for the Environment Executive Director Adrienne Esposito said, "Procurement of an additional 2,000 megawatts of offshore wind will continue New York's path as a national leader in the fight against climate change. Together, these projects total nearly 2,500 megawatts, enough to power 1.3 million homes. ", NYC Central Labor Council President Vincent Alvarez said, "The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO applauds NYSERDA for its continued commitment to strong labor standards as we transition to a clean energy economy. The below flow chart illustrates typical steps in the solicitation process. Offshore wind will be a crucial step on the pathway to a carbon-neutral economy and a critical component in achieving the expanded Clean Energy Standard, whereby 70 percent of New Yorks electricity will come from renewable sources by 2030 under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New Yorks ambitious and comprehensive climate and clean energy legislation. NYSERDAs #OffshoreWind team is hosting a webinar series to connect you with experts in key topics in offshore wind. National Offshore Wind R&D Consortium Research Solicitation (PON 4124) For one of his Masters degrees, he worked aboard deep-sea red crab boats analyzing catch data. Peter has extensive experience in regional economic development and driving localization and growth through education, research and development and the establishment of innovative programs. Under the Climate Act, New York will build on this progress and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85 percent from 1990 levels by 2050, while ensuring that at least 35 percent with a goal of 40 percent of the benefits of clean energy investments are directed to disadvantaged communities, and advance progress towards the state's 2025 energy efficiency target of reducing on-site energy consumption by 185 trillion BTUs of end-use energy savings. Navigation menu. Doreen M. Harris, President and Chief Executive Officer. New York and Long Island are on the front lines of the climate crisis, sea level rise, torrential rain storms, hurricanes and flooding have devastated our coastal communities. NYSERDA professionals work to protect the environment and create clean-energy jobs. Kate has 15 years of experience working on marine science and conservation and, as a National Science Foundation IGERT fellow, conducted research on the potential impacts of offshore wind development on marine life. The public versions of the ORECRFP20-1 proposals are included below: Deadline for Submission of Written Questions, Responses to Written Questions Posted [PDF], August 26, 2020 (revised August 27, 2020). The clean energy transition is driving significant private investment and family-sustaining jobs in communities across the state, and we are setting ourselves up for success with a brighter and more sustainable future. The creation of more than 5,200 jobs backed by commitments to paying prevailing wage and negotiating project labor agreements. The highly-anticipated third solicitation includes the first phase of a nation-leading $500 million investment in offshore wind ports, manufacturing, and supply chain infrastructure as announced during the 2022 State of the State Address. On July 21, 2020 New York took another major step in advancing the States nation-leading climate agenda with the announcement of the largest combined solicitations for renewable energy ever issued by a U.S. state seeking 4,000 megawatts. Jessica entered the offshore wind space in 2018 when she joined Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind as their External Affairs Lead. New York State's nation-leading climate agenda is the most aggressive climate and clean energy initiative in the nation, calling for an orderly and just transition to clean energy that creates jobs and continues fostering a green economy as New York State recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. NYSERDA awarded two offshore wind projects as a result of the inaugural solicitation Empire Wind and Sunrise Wind in pursuit of the States mandate to develop 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035, as codified by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The Offshore Wind Orders prescribe the evaluation of proposals to be based upon an ultimate weighting of 70% price considerations, 20% economic benefits to New Yorkers, and 10% project viability. We continue to prioritize a transition that is cost-effective, environmentally responsible, and benefits all New Yorkers - and we look forward to partnering with project developers who share those same goals. These two projects will generate enough clean energy to power 1.3 million homes and will be major economic drivers in New York State. NYSERDA launched the States second competitive solicitation for at least 1,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy, as announced by former Governor Cuomo in his 2020 State of the State address, and simultaneously issued a competitive solicitation to invest $200 million of public funds in offshore wind port infrastructure upgrades. Empire Wind 2 (1,260 megawatts) and Beacon Wind (1,230 megawatts) will generate enough clean energy to power 1.3 million homes and will be major economic drivers, supporting: Putting the States equity goals squarely into action, Empire Wind 2 and Beacon Wind will deliver significant economic benefits to disadvantaged communities and support the responsible retirement of aging fossil fuel plants in Queens and Nassau County. Clean energy, including offshore wind, has proven to be a strong economic driver and will play a pivotal role in creating short- and long-term economic development in the State as New York begins to build back better [PDF] . 2020 Offshore Wind Solicitation (Closed) Under the Public Service Commission Order Authorizing Offshore Wind Solicitation in 2020, NYSERDA competitively selected and finalized contracts with Empire Wind Offshore LLC and Beacon Wind LLC, each a 50-50 partnership between Equinor and bp, for the Empire Wind 2 and Beacon Wind offshore wind projects. NYSERDA published the New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan, creating a comprehensive roadmap for development of the first 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind energy as first outlined by former Governor Cuomo in his 2017 State of the State address. a. Lara: There's less work in maintaining solar and wind farms in comparison to fossil fuel infrastructure; emphasizes the importance of commitment to local/regional manufacturing and hiring a local workforce b. DH: We are testing this concept in our open solicitation is based and offshore renewables now. Combined, these investments are supporting nearly 158,000 jobs in New York's clean energy sector in 2020, a 2,100 percent growth in the distributed solar sector since 2011 and a commitment to develop 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035. For more information on the awarded offshore wind projects Empire Wind 2 (1,260 megawatts) and Beacon Wind (1,230 megawatts) see our New Yorks Offshore Wind Projects webpage. A public benefit corporation, NYSERDA has been advancing energy solutions and working to protect the environment since 1975. Together with Empire Wind 1 and Sunrise Wind, the awarded projects from NYSERDAs inaugural solicitation, the projects will: NYSERDA has executed contracts with Equinor Wind US LLC for its 816 megawatt Empire Wind Project and Sunrise Wind LLC (a joint venture of rsted A/S and Eversource Energy) for its 880 megawatt Sunrise Wind Project to deliver clean, affordable, renewable energy to New Yorkers. NYSERDA conducted research, analysis, and outreach to evaluate the potential for offshore wind development in New York State in order to create an Offshore Wind Master Plan, first outlined by former Governor Cuomo in his 2016 State of the State address as part of the States Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) strategy. Under the New York State Public Service Commissions (PSC) Order Establishing Offshore Wind Standard and Framework [PDF] for Phase 1 Procurement, issued on July 12, 2018, Order Adopting Modifications to the Clean Energy Standard [PDF] issued on October 15, 2020 in Case No. NYSERDA is leading the coordination of offshore wind opportunities in New York State and is supporting the development of 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035 in a responsible and cost-effective manner. At its closest point, the project is located approximately 14 miles from Jones Beach State Park. The State of New York has announced its second offshore wind solicitation, seeking up to 2,500 MW of projects. Together, these projects total nearly 2,500 megawatts, enough to power 1.3 million homes. selection of 1.7 GW of offshore wind by 2032 assumed that offshore wind would be competitive on a cost basis with these alternative resources by that date. Support more than 6,800 jobs in project development, component manufacturing, installation, and operations and maintenance. Solicitation award announcements are expected in early 2023. The Team is also advancing grid integration solutions and driving workforce development and economic development including manufacturing and port infrastructure investments to ensure New York maintains its position as the nations hub for offshore wind. The project will establish an operations and maintenance base in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The 816-MW offshore wind project contributes to meeting New York State's clean energy and climate goals, including its goal of 9000 MW of offshore wind by 2035. Jessica holds a Bachelors in Meteorology/Climatology and a Masters in Environmental Geoscience from Mississippi State University. The solicitation includes a $500 million investment in offshore wind ports, manufacturing and infrastructure, which Hochul announced in her State of State address this year. Jessicas career in wind energy began in 2013 as a project manager for wind resource with the development start-up, OwnEnergy. Appendix. PRICE INCREASE ON WIND TRANSMISSION The price tag for a series of new on-shore transmission lines to prepare New Jersey for offshore wind energy has already gone up from its original $1 . Doreen M. Harris, President and Chief Executive Officer. ET. For more information about the projects, see the 2020 Solicitation Awards Fact Sheet [PDF]. The highly-anticipated third solicitation includes the first phase of the nation-leading $500 million investment in offshore wind ports, manufacturing, and supply chain infrastructure as announced during the State of the State, as well as changes in New York State Public Service Law, New York Labor Law, and Public Service Commission Orders. It builds on New York's unprecedented investments to ramp-up clean energy including over $35 billion in 120 large-scale renewable and transmission projects across the state, $6.8 billion to reduce buildings emissions, $1.8 billion to scale up solar, more than $1 billion for clean transportation initiatives, and over $1.6 billion in NY Green Bank commitments. Large-Scale Renewables. New York took a big step down that road last week when the state released its first call for projects under the new 50% goal, soliciting 2.5 million MWh of renewable energy generation. New York State wants to procure at least 2 GW of offshore wind and start to implement a $500 million infrastructure plan as part of its latest competitive solicitation. During the two public comment periods, NYSERDA received over 1,300 comments from over 60 stakeholder groups and individuals representing the development community, labor, academia, manufacturing, environmental organizations, ratepayers, and others. Supply chain investments were emboldened by Governor Hochul's announcement, in the 2022 State of the State Address, to invest a nation-leading $500 million in offshore wind ports, manufacturing, and supply chain infrastructure that prioritize benefits to Disadvantaged Communities, New Yorks labor force, and enable a local supply chain that will cement New York as an offshore wind hub for the region. For more information about the projects, see the 2020 Solicitation Awards Fact Sheet [PDF]. He is also the founder of a non-profit that advocates for transparency and good governance in the energy industry. To learn more about NYSERDAs programs and funding opportunities, visitnyserda.ny.govor follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram. Proposers are advised to check this website regularly for updates. Under the New York State Public Service Commission's July 2018 Order Adopting the Offshore Wind Standard [PDF], which set the framework for the first phase of solicitations, NYSERDA selected and contracted with two offshore wind project proposals, totaling nearly 1,700 megawatts. Invest approximately $730 million in combined private and public funds in long-term port facilities and cutting-edge technologies, including the nations first offshore wind tower manufacturing plant at the Port of Albany. This third solicitation includes key initiatives to advance New Yorks responsible and forward-thinking approach to growing our offshore wind portfolio. Be the first to hear latest news, NYSERDA funding opportunities, and ways to get involved. Excellent news and one more step forward on our #poweringprogress journey! As a Senior Policy Advisor for Offshore Wind,Jessica leadsStakeholder Outreach as well as Workforce Development liaison efforts for New York States Offshore Wind Program. For the last several years he has worked with small to medium sized enterprises to enable their participation in the offshore wind industry. In October 2019, NYSERDA finalized contracts for these first two offshore wind projects. The lease areas with no agreements are Bay State Wind, Commonwealth Wind, Equinor Lease Area, Mayflower Wind Energy, Vineyard Wind, Mid Atlantic Offshore Wind, OW Ocean Winds East, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, Attentive Energy, Community Wind, and Invenergy. A significant indicator of the success of NYSERDA's programmatic approach to the market, this first large-scale offshore wind solicitation resulted in OREC prices approximately 40 percent less than projected by analysis NYSERDA conducted in 2018, signaling that offshore wind is an increasingly competitively priced renewable energy resource. NYSERDA also created four Technical Working Groups (TWGs) on the environment, fishing, maritime commerce, and jobs and the supply chain. The webinar addressed key elements from the RFP including eligibility criteria, submission requirements, the proposal evaluation process, contract commitments, and the post-award process and agreement. Public comments on the Petition are accepted for a minimum period of 60 days. More than $8.9 billion in anticipated in-state spending. ", Climate & Clean Energy Program, Natural Resources Defense Council, Managing Director Kit Kennedy said, "Offshore wind plays an important role when it comes to New York implementing its ambitious climate and clean energy legislation the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. I applaud Governor Hochul and NYSERDA for continuing to move New York's green economy forward and supporting renewable energy opportunities. If you wish to join the NYSERDA Offshore Wind Team email list to be notified of the RFP release and other NYSERDA Offshore Wind announcements, please fill out and submit the subscription form. 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