Q25-7664KM Request for Information: Voluntary Contributions to the REACH Program

This Request for Information (“RFI”) is intended to support NYPA’s understanding of current industry interest in providing voluntary contributions towards the Renewable Energy Access and Community Help Program (“REACH”) to provide utility bill relief to low-income New Yorkers in disadvantaged communities. In particular, NYPA is interested to understand the level of interest of renewable energy and storage developers in contributing to the REACH program through the execution of a Voluntary Contribution Agreement (“VCA”) similar to that included as Attachment A. NYPA anticipates that renewable energy developers may elect to enter into one or more VCAs with NYPA to contribute funding to REACH and to help satisfy disadvantaged community commitments under their renewable energy certificate or indexed storage credit agreements with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”).

As New York State transitions to a clean energy future, NYPA is looking to pursue opportunities to increase access in disadvantaged communities to clean energy throughout New York State.

If your company or organization is interested in this opportunity with NYPA, please carefully read the attached RFI scope and submit your response via the following link: REACH@nypa.gov

RFI Title : Q25-7664KM Voluntary Contributions to the REACH Program RFI

RFI Submission Due Date : Friday, June 13th, 2025 at 4:00 pm est