NYPA simplifies the complex process of going solar. We offer end-to-end services from advisory to implementation, and have expertise across all areas - including on-site solar + storage, standalone storage, and community solar.
We act as your partner, and fully evaluate all options based on your sustainability, resiliency, and budget management goals. If solar + storage is right for you, we help you through every step - from scoping to implementation. We help you identify developers, and can identify the best financing options or structure a deal with no upfront costs. NYPA can also help maximize incentives available from NYSERDA and other state and federal programs.
We can also show you the econmics of battery storage, and can tell you if there is the opportunity to generate revenue through the resale of excess power. NYPA takes the guesswork out of your negotiation with developers and distribution utilities - moving you swiftly through the contracting process.
Whether you are a university looking to add supplemental power, a hospital that needs battery storage to enhance its resiliency, or a local government that wants to implement solar power to meet clean energy targets – NYPA’s experts know how to make the most of your site. If it’s smarter for you to wait, our advisors will tell you. Our commitment is to help you make the best decision to meet your needs.
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NYPA also have expertise in community solar for customers that are interested in leasing their property. We also can match developers to community offtakers. Learn more.
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Local governments, state agencies, New York-based businesses, and not-for-profit organizations are all eligible for on-site solar.
A good solar project includes a location with good light and minimal shade for placement of ground mounted, roof mounted, or solar canopies. Our expert team of advisors can work with you to understand your goals, look at the feasibility of your site, develop cost-benefit analyses, and answer your questions to tell you if solar is right for you.
We recommend that you start with a solar consultation.
We meet with you to understand your goals. We then evaluate the shade/light levels and opportunities for placement of solar panels. NYPA also reviews macro factors such as energy prices, available incentives, and the likelihood for interconnection approval. If a site is not a good fit because of structural issues, economics, or location, we will let you know.
Each solar project is unique, and NYPA provides objective analysis and advice to help you understand if you can achieve your goals with solar.If the site is determined to be a good option for solar, we will develop an Authorization to Proceed (ATP) and NYPA will then create a detailed economic assessment and design.
Most customers are looking for the option to add solar panels at no upfront cost. For those customers, the developer owns and maintains the panels, and the customer receives solar energy at a rate that reduces their overall costs.
Some customers prefer to own the assets, to take advantage of the capital investment incentives that are available.
NYPA can help you understand which option is right for you.
In situations where the developer owns the asset, they will also maintain it. Since our contract structure is designed so the customer only pays for power that is produced, the developer has an incentive to maintain the panels for peak performance.
The decision to add a battery depends on the customer’s requirements and needs. As part of our advisory service, NYPA can discuss the value of adding storage to your site. We will start by understanding your goals and assessing the potential benefits and costs of battery installation. We then evaluate the space, energy prices, likelihood for permitting approval, and available incentives.
NYPA offers green power supply to customers in the form of hydropower and Market+ Power (competitively-priced green energy). We can also help you implement energy efficiency projects.
NYPA has scoped over 100 sites across the State, and brings significant expertise in pricing, site requirements, and incentive structuring.
As a state entity, we can act as your trusted advisor and owner’s rep – bringing developers to you, and negotiating system pricing, interconnection, and permitting approvals on your behalf.
We are happy to help you understand solar better. You can contact us here or reach out to us at solar@nypa.gov.