New York State Contract Reporter #OSWPON26-1

NYSERDA Offshore Wind Project Predevelopment Funding

NYSERDA is offering funding to advance eligible offshore wind projects through project-specific predevelopment work. - Government buyer: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Contract Management Division; Large Scale Resources. - Opportunity: Offshore Wind Project Predevelopment Program (OSWPON26-1), supporting activities that increase project maturity and viability, mitigate development costs, strengthen prospects for competitive offtake agreements, and sustain paths to financial close and commercial operation. - Eligibility: Applicants must hold legal rights to a federal offshore wind lease and a controlling interest in the project covered by that lease. - Funding and agreements: Umbrella agreements are planned. The initial term is three years, with one renewal option of up to three years; agreements may be extended to finish remaining work. Applications are accepted continuously until the deadline or until funds are fully committed. - OEMs, vendors, products, and quantities: None are identified; this is a funding opportunity, not a purchase of specified equipment.

Description

NYSERDA seeks applications for funding to support project-specific offshore wind predevelopment activities. The activities are intended to support project maturity, mitigate development costs, increase project viability, position projects for more competitive offtake agreements, and maintain pathways toward financial close and commercial operation. Applications are accepted continuously through December 31, 2029, or until funds are fully committed. Eligible applicants must hold legal rights to a federal offshore wind lease and a controlling interest in the project within that lease.

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