Large-Scale Renewables “Build-Ready” Site Nomination

This NYSERDA Request for Information seeks nominations of under‑utilized lands across New York State that could host large‑scale renewable‑energy projects under the Build‑Ready Program. Nominators must supply detailed site data, ownership information, and maps; NYSERDA will screen sites for acreage (minimum 15 acres), terrain, and non‑agricultural status, then engage owners, possibly execute MOUs and lease‑option agreements, and later issue a competitive RFP to private developers. The effort is purely informational—no funding is guaranteed at this stage. • Eligible land‑use types include dormant generation sites, former industrial/commercial sites, brownfields, landfills, parking lots, and other under‑utilized parcels ≥ 15 acres. • Required submission includes site address, owner contact details, site description, and a development‑ready map; submissions are accepted via the NYSERDA online portal until 3 PM on 12/30/2027. • The process moves from initial screening → stakeholder engagement → potential MOU/lease‑option → de‑risking → competitive solicitation to transfer the project to a private party.