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Pick a topic, get updates! (opens in new window) Find a Program Find A Contractor About Language Print this page back to top Back to All Programs Clean Energy Standard The most comprehensive and ambitious clean energy goal in the State's history. New York’s Clean Energy Standard (CES) is designed to fight the changing climate, reduce harmful air pollution, and ensure a diverse and reliable low-carbon energy supply. By focusing on low-carbon energy sources, such as hydropower, the CES will bring investment, economic development, and jobs to New York State. The CES features two mechanisms – the renewable energy standard (RES) and zero-emissions credit (ZEC) requirement – that require every load serving entity  to procure renewable energy certificates (RECs) and ZECs. NYSERDA is also advancing large-scale renewable generation through its Offshore Wind and Build-Ready programs. Learn More About Large-Scale Renewable Development Large-Scale Renewables Issues annual procurements for eligible renewable energy generators and developers interested in long-term Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) contracts. Read More Large-Scale Renewables Offshore Wind Poised to become a major source of affordable, renewable power for New York. Read More Offshore Wind Build-Ready Advances large-scale renewable energy projects on parking lots and other under-utilized spaces that are made build-ready for private renewable energy developers. Read More Build-Ready LSE Obligations Learn about the requirements for utilities, electric companies, and other load serving entities (LSEs) to procure renewable energy and help New York meet its clean energy and climate goals. Read More LSE Obligations Voluntary REC Sales Learn how organizations can leverage Tier 1 RECs to support their sustainability goals and renewable energy development in New York. Read More Voluntary REC Sales Landowners and Local Governments Explore resources to advance responsible clean energy development in your community. Read More Landowners and Local Governments Clean Energy Standard Resources Access resources, including orders from the Department of Public toolkits for local governments and renewable energy developers. Read More Clean Energy Standard Resources Progress To Date The existing baseline of renewable facilities in New York and current pipeline of renewables under contract and in development projects can be found on New York’s Climate Act Dashboard New York’s accelerated renewable energy development are spurring investment, reducing greenhouse emissions, and improving energy efficiency to lower energy demand. New York’s renewable energy transition has brought more than $29 billion in public and private investment. This includes solar, wind (onshore and offshore), and hydro projects and upgrades to transmission infrastructure to deliver clean energy from where it is generated to where it is needed. Load serving entities (LSE) can check their compliance and progress using the New York Generation Attribute Tracking System (NYGATS) . NYGATS records and tracks information on electricity consumed within New York State. LSEs that elect to purchase RECs or that are required to purchase ZECs from NYSERDA can find additional information in REC and ZEC Purchasers.

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