Non-Emitting Reliability Solutions

Clean and Non-Emitting Reliability Solutions

Con Edison is requesting clean and non-emitting solutions to manage peak demand and address the transmission security need within New York Control Area (NYCA) Zone J (New York City). Please be aware, the application period is closed

Request for Information (RFI)

We’ve issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Clean and Non-Emitting Reliability Solutions to manage peak demand and address the transmission security need within NYCA Zone J. This RFI welcomes proposals targeting any technology or customer segment.

We encourage proposals from:

Qualified Developers
Contractors/Installers/Aggregators
Technology Partners
Governmental Agencies
Large Property Managers
Large Commercial/Residential Customers

Submissions must:

Not create emissions
Be cost effective
Be straightforward to deploy in a timely manner
Avoid or minimize negative impacts to Disadvantaged Communities*
Have a reliable and clearly verifiable impact on demand

Network Eligibility Map

Note: Responses must be submitted via email by March 15, 2026. Please contact us with any questions.

Project	Current Status	Documents
Non-Emitting Reliability Solutions	The application period is closed. All RFI responses received by March 15 are being reviewed.	- RFI (PDF) - Reliability Needs Report (PDF) - Attachment B-1 (XLSX) - Attachment B-2 (XLSX)

Register for Upcoming Events

The Introductory Webinar will include a presentation and question-and-answer session for respondents who are interested in the RFI. The Technical Conference will be an opportunity to discuss both the RFI and the identified Zone J reliability needs. Please register to attend.

Introductory Webinar

This event has already taken place.

Presentation materials are available for review.

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Technical Conference

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Presentation materials are available for review.

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View Technical Conference Recording

This technical conference recording is provided for informational purposes only. The RFI is the sole source of authoritative requirements and information if there is any inconsistency between statements made during the conference and the text of the RFI.

RFI Solicitation Schedule

Please review the expected solicitation schedule.

Milestones	Completion Date	Documents
RFI Issued	January 20, 2026	N/A
Introductory Webinar	January 27, 2026	Introductory Webinar Slides
Deadline to submit clarification questions (1st round)	January 30, 2026	N/A
Responses to clarification questions published (1st round)	February 9, 2026	Responses to Questions
Technical Conference	February 10, 2026	Technical Conference Slides
Deadline to submit clarification questions (2nd round)	February 13, 2026	N/A
Responses to clarification questions published (2nd round)	February 26, 2026	Responses to General Questions Responses to Storage Questions Explanation of Transmission Security and Minimum Evaluation Requirements
Responses from Respondents due	March 15, 2026 3 PM ET	To Be Determined

Note: We reserve the right to change any of the listed dates.