Clean and Non-Emitting Reliability Solutions
Request for Information (RFI)
We have issued an RFI for Clean and Non-Emitting Reliability Solutions to manage summer peak demand and address the transmission security need within NYCA Zone J. This RFI is an element of the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) directive* to address electric reliability needs and welcomes proposals targeting any technology or customer segment.
We encourage proposals from qualified:
- Developers
- Contractors/Installers
- Aggregators
- Technology Providers
- Government Agencies
- Large Property Managers
- Large Commercial/Residential Customers
Submissions must:
- Not create emissions
- Be cost effective
- Be straightforward to deploy in a timely manner
- Avoid or minimize negative impacts to Disadvantaged Communities**
- Have a reliable and clearly verifiable impact on demand
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Project |
Current Status |
Documents |
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Project Non-Emitting Reliability Solutions |
Current Status Now accepting proposals |
Documents - RFI (PDF) - Reliability Needs Report (PDF) - Attachment B-1 (XLSX) - Attachment B-2 (XLSX) |
Register for Upcoming Events
The Introductory Webinar will include a presentation and question-and-answer session for respondents who are interested in the RFI. The Technical Conference will be an opportunity to discuss both the RFI and the identified Zone J reliability needs. Please register to attend.
Introductory Webinar
This event has already taken place.
Presentation materials are available for review.
View Introductory Webinar Slides
Technical Conference
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST
4 Irving Place or virtual
RFI Solicitation Schedule
Please review the expected solicitation schedule.
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Milestones |
Completion Date |
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Milestones RFI Issued |
Completion Date January 20, 2026 |
Documents |
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Milestones Introductory Webinar |
Completion Date January 27, 2026 |
Documents |
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Milestones Deadline to submit clarification questions (1st round) |
Completion Date January 30, 2026 |
Documents |
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Milestones Responses to clarification questions published (1st round) |
Completion Date February 6, 2026 |
Documents |
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Milestones Technical Conference |
Completion Date February 10, 2026 |
Documents |
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Milestones Deadline to submit clarification questions (2nd round) |
Completion Date February 13, 2026 |
Documents |
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Milestones Responses to clarification questions published (2nd round) |
Completion Date February 20, 2026 |
Documents |
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Milestones Responses from Respondents due |
Completion Date March 6, 2026 3 PM ET |
Documents |
*Please refer to the PSC proceeding for more information.
**Disadvantaged communities (DAC) bear disproportionate burdens of the impacts of climate change and possess certain socioeconomic criteria or comprise high concentrations of low- and moderate-income households. LEARN MORE