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NY State Contract Reporter · New York

Grid Modernization Grid Enhancing Technologies

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Issuing agency
NYSERDA — Contract Management
Method
General
Category
Utilities & Green Energies
PIN
2136578
Location
New York
Posted
Jun 26, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • NYSERDA announces $24 million in funding for Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) under PON 6149.
  • The solicitation seeks product development and demonstration projects to improve electric power grid performance.
  • Category A (Product Development) offers up to $3 million per award with a 50% cost share requirement.
  • Category B (Demonstration Projects) offers up to $3 million per award with a 50% cost share requirement.
  • Demonstration project sites must be located in New York State.
  • A New York State manufacturer should be on a new product development project.
  • The due date for proposals is November 19, 2029.
  • The post date is June 26, 2026.
  • Requirement: 50% cost share requirement for Category A awards.
  • Requirement: 50% cost share requirement for Category B awards.
  • Requirement: For demonstration projects, the site must be in New York State.
  • Requirement: A New York State manufacturer should be on a new product development project.

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Description

Description of goods to services to be bid:

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announces the availability of $24 million in funds for Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs). This Program Opportunity Notice (PON) seeks technologies to improve the performance and validate value propositions for the electric power delivery system as it evolves with increasing renewable penetration. The projects also help establish a pathway for products and services to gain market entry by addressing existing technical and economic barriers. This PON will focus on product development and demonstration projects that improve the resiliency, reliability and overall performance of the power grid in support of achieving New York State’s clean energy goals. The technology topic areas that are targeted in this PON were chosen in collaboration with the Advanced Technology Working Group (ATWG). More can be found on the ATWG through the Department of Public Service (DPS) Case 20-E-0197, Order on Transmission Planning Pursuant to the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act.

If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA’s website at:
www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities

Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences:

NYSERDA is accepting Full Proposals in the following categories:
Category A: Product Development, Up to $3 million in NYSERDA funding per award with 50% cost share requirement
Category B: Demonstration Projects, Up to $3 million in NYSERDA funding per award with 50% cost share requirement

(a) For demonstration projects, the site must be in New York State.
(b) A New York State manufacturer should be on a new product development project.
(c) Other requirements vary among other categories. Please refer to PON 6149 on NYSERDA's website, www.nyserda.ny.gov, for specifics.

Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years:

None

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)

SDVOB Goal: 0.00%

Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE)

MBE Goal: 0.00%

WBE Goal: 0.00%

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE)

DBE Goal: 0.00%

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Contacts

Technical Contact
Jim Hastings — Senior Project Manager
Phone
518-862-1090 ext. 3492
Address
17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399, United States
Primary Contact
Jim Hastings — Senior Project Manager
Phone
518-862-1090 ext. 3492
Address
17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399, United States
Secondary Contact
James Cowman — Assistant Contract Manager
Phone
518-362-0487
Address
17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399, United States
Submit To Contact
Jillina Baxter — Sr. Office Manager
Phone
518-862-1090 ext. 3418
Address
17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399, United States
Full source recordfrom New York State Contract Reporter
Title
Grid Modernization Grid Enhancing Technologies
Ad Type
General
Agency
NYSERDA
Category
Utilities & Green Energies
Contacts
Name
Jim Hastings
Role
Technical Contact
Email
jim.hastings@nyserda.ny.gov
Phone
518-862-1090 ext. 3492
Title
Senior Project Manager
Address
17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399, United States
Name
Jim Hastings
Role
Primary Contact
Email
jim.hastings@nyserda.ny.gov
Phone
518-862-1090 ext. 3492
Title
Senior Project Manager
Address
17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399, United States
Name
James Cowman
Role
Secondary Contact
Email
james.cowman@nyserda.ny.gov
Phone
518-362-0487
Title
Assistant Contract Manager
Address
17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399, United States
Name
Jillina Baxter
Role
Submit To Contact
Email
jillina.baxter@nyserda.ny.gov
Phone
518-862-1090 ext. 3418
Title
Sr. Office Manager
Address
17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399, United States
Cr Number
2136578
Division
Contract Management
Location
TBD
Has Detail
Yes
Due Date Raw
11/19/2029
Subcontract
No
Issue Date Raw
6/26/2026

Source: New York State Contract Reporter (CR# NYSCR-2136578), retrieved via the nyscr.ny.gov statewide procurement bulletin. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.