New York

Summary: In 1999, New York became the second state in the country to adopt an interconnection standard. In 2004 the New York Public Service Commission increased the maximum system size of interconnected distributed generators to 2MW from 300 kVa. The standard is consistent with IEEE’s 1547 interconnection standard and explicitly allows for the interconnection of CHP systems. Applying for interconnection via the standard costs $375. Con Edison is currently using the SIR timeline and application process for units up to 5MW.

Links:

• The updated standard, in its entirety, can be viewed here: Rules
• The PSC’s order to modify its SIR in 2004 can be viewed here: Orders

Contact:

Mike Worden
New York State Department of Public Service
Agency Building 3, Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223
Phone: (518) 486-2498
Fax: (518) 473-2838
E-Mail: michael_worden@dps.state.ny.us
Web site: http://www.dps.state.ny.us

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Description: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) DG-CHP program is a multi-faceted initiative designed to support the advancement of DG-CHP technology within the state through new demonstration, existing facility improvement, and technology transfer. The available incentives are broken down into three unique categories in accordance with these goals. A total of $25 million is available for all aspects of this program.

Links:

• Current funding opportunities at NYSERDA can be found here.
• Information on DG-CHP projects previously funded by NYSERDA can be found here.
• Visit the DSIRE database for details about the grant program.

Contact:
Edward Kear
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-6399
Phone: (518) 862-1090 Ext.3269
Phone 2: (866) 697-3732
Fax: (518) 862-1091
E-Mail: ebk@nyserda.org
Web Site: http://www.nyserda.org/

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Description: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Existing Facilities program merges the former Peak Load Reduction and Enhanced Commercial and Industrial Performance programs. The new program offers a broad array of different incentives to electricity customers within the state that pay the System Benefits Charge (SBC). Performance incentives are available for CHP systems. Performance incentives are awarded as one-time payments based on the expected first-year savings offered by a given improvement.

Links:

• Visit the DSIRE database for details about the existing facilities program.

Contact:
Eric Mazzone
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-6399
Phone: (866) 697-3732 Ext.3371
Phone 2: (518) 862-1090
Fax: (518) 862-1091
E-Mail: efm@nyserda.org
Web Site: http://www.nyserda.org/

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Summary: As part of New York’s State Implementation Plan in response to being designated a non-attainment area by USEPA, New York allocates NOx allowances considering, for “cogeneration” systems, the useful thermal output of a system. The fuel input, then, is calculated on a net basis that considers output.

Links:

• The regulation outlining the General Provisions for the New York State NOx Budget Trading Program can be viewed here: Regulations

Contact:

Randy Orr
Section Chief
625 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Albany, NY 12233-3250
(518) 402-8403
(518) 402-9035

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Summary: Both Con Ed’s and Niagara Mohawk’s standby rates are entirely demand-based, though Niagara Mohawk’s includes a 12-month ratchet provision.

Links:

• Consolidated Edison’s Service Classification 14-A
• Niagara Mohawk (National Grid)’s Service Classification 7
• More information about best practices in utility rate design can be found on the EPA’s CHP Partnership website.
  

Last Updated 08/27/2009

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