Investigation of Renewable Supply Procurement Options

The New York State Public Service Commission is seeking a firm or team of firms to survey and assess approaches to renewable supply procurement, including those implemented in other US and non-US jurisdictions, and provide recommendations for the Commission's consideration. The project aims to identify improvements or necessary revisions to ensure New York achieves its clean energy goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The scope of work includes tasks such as surveying existing options, identifying and evaluating benefits, and providing a New York-specific assessment. The contract term is 1 year, and the total not-to-exceed budget is $250,000. • Survey and catalogue prevailing approaches to renewable energy procurement • Perform a substantive evaluation of different approaches and identify features relevant to the Commission's directives • Compare NYSERDA's existing procurement mechanisms to methodologies discussed and provide recommendations for changes • Prepare a report summarizing findings and evaluations, including recommendations for changes to the procurement model and NYISO markets • Coordinate with DPS and provide personnel to present information contained in the report at a public meeting or conference