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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) continues to engage industry stakeholders as it prepares for the State’s sixth offshore wind solicitation (NY6). On February 10, 2026, NYSERDA issued a Request for Information on strategies to support pre-development activities and maintain a pipeline of viable projects for future solicitations. The deadline for […]

On December 19, 2025, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced up to $300 million in funding for port infrastructure projects to support New York’s offshore wind industry. The competitive solicitation will fund upgrades to maritime facilities across the state, including strengthened load capacity, expanded wharf space, and infrastructure to support

The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub is hosting their third Wind-Win Startup Showdown on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at New York Public Radio in NYC.  The event provides an opportunity to engage with leading offshore wind innovators. More event details and registration can be found here: https://lu.ma/n2r7ymwy?mc_cid=646e65a870&mc_eid=UNIQID&utm_campaign=646e65a870-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_07_15_06_29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Unknown%20List&utm_term=0_-646e65a870-.

NYSERDA released a solicitation for $3.9 Million to support innovative maritime solutions to transport clean hydrogen in New York State. The link to the complete announcement can be found here: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Newsroom/2025-Announcements/2025-07-09-NYSERDA-Announces-3-Million-To-Support-Maritime-Solutions-To-Transport-Clean-Hydrogen.

One of several spatial studies to support future offshore wind development, NYSERDA released the Maritime Assessment on Commercial and Recreational Uses in deep waters. The Study assesses marine activity in offshore areas beyond the 60-meter depth contour using current and historical data, and projects future activity. The full report and other NYSERDA spatial studies are available here: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Offshore-Wind/Focus-Areas/Regional-Collaboration/Siting-Offshore-Wind.

On December 18, 2024, the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Transmission (ORES) pursuant to The Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment (RAPID) Act issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the State Register to modify regulations for siting, design, construction, and operation of major renewable generation and major electric transmission

The New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) released a request for information (RFI) on December 18, 2024 for their 6th solicitation (NY6) for Offshore Renewable Energy Certificates (ORECs) with specific emphasis on integrating the potential structure with the New York Independent System Operator’s (NYISO’s) ongoing New York City Public Policy Transmission Need

The Offshore Wind Major Component Manufacturing Port Infrastructure Request for Qualifications (RFQL) was released by the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) on October 29, 2024 and revised on December 6, 2024. The RFQL constitutes Phase I of a two-phase process through which NYSERDA seeks to pre-qualify ports located in New York

New York State Governor Hochul announced on June 4, 2024 that new contracts for Empire Wind I and Sunrise Wind were finalized as the result of New York’s fourth offshore wind solicitation. Among the contract commitments, the developers will be advancing maritime engagement and workforce programming. Executed contracts and further details are available for review on

On April 22, 2024, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced actions to accelerate the clean energy transition through the adoption of the Renewable Action through Project Interconnection and Deployment (RAPID) Act. The regulatory process will be centralized within the Department of Public Service Office of Renewable Energy Siting.  The RAPID Act will streamline transmission