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NY Offshore Wind Program (OREC Solicitations)

Supports Competitive OREC procurements to develop offshore wind capacity sufficient to power NY homes.

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NYSERDA runs competitive solicitation rounds to procure Offshore Renewable Energy Credits (ORECs) — long-term contracts for offshore wind output funded by load-serving entities (utility ratepayers). Solicitation rounds have been held in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024.

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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Multiple per year.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.nyserda.ny.gov