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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 Grid Modernization Program Smart grid technologies promote the modernization of the electric grid, including the use of renewable and distributed energy resources, fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and lower operating costs. With a smart grid, New Yorkers will have access to more affordable electricity and a more resilient and reliable energy system. To further the research and development of a smarter grid, NYSERDA has participated in several working groups  and provided funding for related smart grid opportunities: Read about Grid Modernization as a focus area for Innovation@NYSERDA. Available Offerings Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Health Operations PON 6240: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Health Operations offers up to $3 Million in funding for product development and demonstration proposals that accelerate the realization of an advanced, digitally enhanced and dynamically managed high-performing BESSs within the National Grid service territory of New York State as outlined within PON 6240 . The primary purpose of this PON is to accelerate the utilization of BESSs in New York State and accelerate the achievement of resulting benefits. Systematic improvements to grid investments and operations are possible at all levels of the grid. An enhanced grid is an essential element to enable the market development envisioned by New York State’s clean energy goals. How To Apply Applicants will be required to follow a due date solicitation application process. Proposals will be accepted up to 3:00 ET on November 10, 2026. Contact Crystal Soo at [email protected] or 646-873-7864 Grid Enhancing Technologies PON 6149: Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs)   offers up to $24 Million in funding for product development and demonstration proposals that accelerate the realization of an advanced, digitally enhanced and dynamically managed high-performing electric grid for New York State. The primary purpose of this PON is to accelerate the deployment of GETs in New York State and accelerate the achievement of resulting benefits. Systematic improvements to grid investments and operations are possible at all levels of the grid. An enhanced grid is an essential element to enable the market development envisioned by New York State’s clean energy goals. How To Apply Applicants will be required to follow a multi-step application process that begins with a concept paper submission proposing to an eligible topic area. NYSERDA approved concept papers will be invited for a full proposal submission. As of June 25, 2026, concept papers are being accepted on a rolling basis up to 3:00 ET on September 7, 2029 or until funding is exhausted. Contact Jim Hastings at [email protected] or 518-738-2964 Net-Zero Resilience Preparation for Municipal and Rural Electric Providers Municipal electric utilities and rural electric cooperatives across New York State play a critical role in the areas they cover. The combined dynamics of a changing climate and the effects of decarbonization present a set of new operating considerations to continue to provide resilient and reliable services. Through RFP 6129 NYSERDA seeks to support the rapid decarbonization and increased resilience of municipal utilities and rural electric cooperatives through demonstrations of Net Zero/Deep Decarbonization Solutions. Project proposers may include one or more electric municipal utilities or rural electric cooperatives. Entities other than a municipal utility or rural cooperative may apply on their behalf, provided that the proposal includes a letter of commitment from at least one New York State municipal utility or rural cooperative partner. For more information about RFP 6129, email [email protected] . Closed PONs