Just Transition Site Reuse Planning Program (PON 4563)
NYSERDA’s grant provides New York municipalities with technical support to plan the clean energy reuse of former fossil fuel power plant sites, aiding the transition to zero-emission electricity and community revitalization.
Funder: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Full application deadline; 3:00 PM ET, or until funds exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 in technical services per applicant; additional $10,000 for Disadvantaged Community (DAC) support; no cost share required.
Summary: Provides New York municipalities with free planning and technical support to repurpose sites affected by fossil fuel power plant closures for clean energy and community revitalization.
Key Information: Applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until deadline or funds are exhausted.
Description
This program supports New York State municipalities facing the impacts of fossil fuel power plant closures by providing no-cost planning and technical support for site reuse and community revitalization. The initiative aims to help local governments plan for a transition to 100% zero emission electricity by 2040, as mandated by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Services include site evaluation, economic and public health analyses, stakeholder engagement, alternative reuse planning, and pre-development activities. The goal is to enable communities to diversify their economies and thrive in the move toward a clean energy future.
