Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance
Funds predevelopment and technical assistance for solar and storage projects serving low-to-moderate income households in multifamily and community settings across New York State.
Funder: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Due Dates: December 31, 2029
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per award; $11,450,000 total program budget; project periods up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports predevelopment and technical assistance for solar and storage projects benefiting low-to-moderate income (LMI) households in multifamily and shared/community solar settings.
Key Information: Applications accepted and reviewed quarterly until funds are exhausted.
Description
This program provides funding to help overcome barriers to solar and energy storage installations serving low-to-moderate income (LMI) households, particularly those in multifamily affordable housing, rental units, or other underserved settings not reached by traditional onsite residential solar. The funding supports predevelopment and technical assistance activities—such as project planning, site assessments, business model development, financing, and community outreach—necessary to implement solar and/or storage projects that deliver meaningful benefits to LMI customers and affordable housing providers. The goal is to facilitate the groundwork for equitable access to clean energy and resiliency for disadvantaged communities across New York State.
