Introduction
The instructions below provide guidance on obtaining a Statement of Qualification after reaching Commercial Operation for Tier 1 projects only.
30 business days prior to the planned date of Commercial Operation, please review the below process to be sure you are familiar with all associated requirements and timing. This will ensure that when you reach Commercial Operation and begin following the process outlined below, there will be no delays in invoicing. NYSERDA agrees to grant or deny Operational Certification within thirty (30) days after Seller has submitted a fully complete Operational Certification request demonstrating Tier-1 eligibility.
Upon reaching Commercial Operation, please follow the below steps.
Please review the Eligibility and Certification Guidelines
The project must first be registered and approved in NYGATS prior to applying for Tier 1 certification. To learn how, click the button below.
Submit your NYGATS Tier 1 Eligibility application in NYGATS. To learn how to do this, click the button below.
Notify your NYSERDA Project Manager that you have submitted your application. Make your Project Manager aware if your NYSERDA Agreement differs from your registrations, i.e. Nameplate change, etc.; as this may require a contract modification.
Once your NYGATS Eligibility application is reviewed and approved in NYGATS, you will be issued a Statement of Qualification (SoQ). The SoQ can be accessed when logged into the NYGATS website. Send a copy of the SoQ to your NYSERDA Project Manager.
Following the SoQ issuance, any applicable generation uploaded to NYGATS (by NYISO or other QIP) will be issued Tier-1 RECs.
After receiving your SoQ, please send it to your Contract or Project Manager as this is required for Operational Certification (Op Cert) for your NYSERDA Agreement. Once Op Cert is achieved, invoicing can commence in accordance with the agreement.
Additional documentation may be required and your Contract or Project Manager will advise you based on your NYSERDA Agreement requirement.
Update the PTID field through the Salesforce Portal for the project. Click on the Edit button to make update, then click the Save button.
Establish a forward transfer in NYGATS so that Tier-1 RECs will be automatically transferred to NYSERDA’s NYGATS account upon issue.
For projects under contract with NYSERDA, select the NYSERDA Renewables option to transfer certificates directly to the NYSERDA Renewables Sub-Account. Then click the Save button.
Review and Approve Invoice Payment instructions in preparation for the first invoicing period.
- For questions or issues using NYGATS, please reach out to nygats@apx.com.
- For questions about Tier 1 applications or eligibility requirements, please reach out to marci.brunner@nyserda.ny.gov or res@nyserda.ny.gov.
- For additional details regarding RES Tier 1 Certification, click here.