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).

Request for Information (RFI)

We have issued an RFI for Clean and Non-Emitting Reliability Solutions to manage summer peak demand and address the transmission security need within NYCA Zone J. This RFI is an element of the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) directive* to address electric reliability needs and welcomes proposals targeting any technology or customer segment.

We encourage proposals from qualified:

Developers
Contractors/Installers
Aggregators
Technology Providers
Government 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

Note: Responses must be submitted via email by March 6, 2026. Please contact us with any questions.

Project	Current Status	Documents
Project Non-Emitting Reliability Solutions	Current Status Now accepting proposals	Documents - 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

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

10-11 a.m. EST

Technical Conference

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST

4 Irving Place or virtual

RFI Solicitation Schedule

Please review the expected solicitation schedule.

Milestones	Completion Date
Milestones RFI Issued	Completion Date January 20, 2026
Milestones Introductory Webinar	Completion Date January 27, 2026
Milestones Deadline to submit clarification questions (1st round)	Completion Date January 30, 2026
Milestones Responses to clarification questions published (1st round)	Completion Date February 6, 2026
Milestones Technical Conference	Completion Date February 10, 2026
Milestones Deadline to submit clarification questions (2nd round)	Completion Date February 13, 2026
Milestones Responses to clarification questions published (2nd round)	Completion Date February 20, 2026
Milestones Responses from Respondents due	Completion Date March 6, 2026 3 PM ET

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