Yesterday, NYSERDA announced $8 million is now available to advance innovative alternative fuel solutions in New York through the State’s Advanced Fuels & Thermal Energy program.
This initiative supports the development of resources and infrastructure for low-carbon fuels, such as clean hydrogen or ammonia, to reduce emissions in hard-to-electrify sectors of the economy, such as heavy-duty transportation and industry.
NYSERDA will accept proposals in two technical areas: (1) Large-Scale Alternative Fuel-Based Resources, such as multi-megawatt fuel cells and (2) Alternative Fuel Cell Infrastructure, including fuel production, storage, and distribution systems. Funding is available in two categories: (1) Product Development or (2) Pilot and Demonstration.
Proposals are due by September 28, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. ET. A complete list of all eligibility rules and evaluation criteria can be found in the solicitation summary on NYSERDA’s website.
Additionally, all applicants have the option of submitting a Letter of Intent to NYSERDA to receive feedback on the eligibility, not merits, of their proposal prior to submitting a final version. Proposers interested in submitting the optional Letter of Intent must do so any time prior to September 7, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. ET.
Note: by enabling and publishing the teaming partner list NYSERDA is not endorsing, sponsoring, or otherwise evaluating the qualifications of the individuals and organizations on the list.
For questions related to PON 6161, please contact us at PON6161@nyserda.ny.gov