RFI 6138 Sun and Soil Program, Environmental Research
ID: 2132986
• State: New York
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- NYSERDA is seeking input from interested stakeholders to assist in the development of Sun and Soil program offerings. The goal is to support farmers in integrating solar energy development on their land while maintaining productive agricultural use.
- This Request for Information (RFI 6138) aims to gather information and diverse perspectives regarding the challenges, potential benefits, and opportunities for the responsible co-utilization of solar energy with commercial agriculture.
- Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Agrivoltaics
- Solar energy and battery storage microgrids for powering farms
- Other methods for farmers and agricultural communities to benefit from solar energy integration in ways that sustain agriculture
- The insights collected will help inform future solicitations under the NYSERDA Environmental Research Program.
Who is Requesting:
- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, is issuing this RFI.
Background:
- This RFI is part of NYSERDA's ongoing efforts to support the responsible integration of solar energy with agriculture, ensuring that farmers can benefit from renewable energy while preserving productive farmland.
- The information gathered will shape the direction of future NYSERDA Environmental Research Program solicitations.
Contract Requirements:
- This is a Request for Information only; NYSERDA does not intend to publish responses.
- Results from this RFI may be used to inform future program offerings and solicitations.
Instructions on Submission:
- If any changes are made to this solicitation, notifications will be posted on NYSERDA's website at: www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities
Contact Information:
- Kristin France, Project Manager
- NYSERDA (Environmental Research)
- 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York 12203-6399, United States
- Phone: 518-362-0609
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Overview
Opportunity Type
Requests for information (RFI) and Requests for Comment (RFC)
Opportunity ID
2132986
Response Deadline
April 30, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
March 18, 2026
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Source Notes
Must be signed in to the New York Contract Reporter to view the opportunity.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 3/18/26 NYSERDA in New York issued Requests for information (RFI) and Requests for Comment (RFC) Sun and Soil Program, Environmental Research with ID 2132986 due 4/30/26.
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Agriculture, Forestry, Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal - Consulting & Other Services
Educational & Recreational - Consulting & Other Services
Environmental - Consulting & Other Services
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Utilities & Green Energies - Consulting & Other Services
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