Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that $12 million in new funding is now available to support the development of cutting-edge electric grid technologies across New York. The initiative, part of the state’s broader clean energy strategy, aims to improve the reliability and performance of the power grid while making it easier to incorporate renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
Administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) program will fund projects that improve transmission infrastructure, enhance situational awareness for operators, and integrate advanced tools such as artificial intelligence for grid analytics. Individual projects are eligible for up to $3 million in funding, while research studies may receive up to $400,000.
“This investment will bring forward new solutions that strengthen the resiliency and reliability of our energy system,” Hochul said in a statement, adding that the program would help ensure clean electricity reaches New Yorkers when they need it most.
Eligible proposals—due by July 15, 2025—must demonstrate a plan for commercial deployment, address market risks, and include a cost-share component: 50% for product development or demonstration projects and 25% for studies.
The GETs program, developed in partnership with the Joint Utilities of New York—including Con Edison, National Grid, NYSEG, and others—targets projects in areas such as advanced conductors, inverter-based resource integration, and maintenance optimization. The program supports grid modernization to accommodate the state’s transition to renewable energy and to better serve more than 13 million households and businesses.
Since 2016, NYSERDA has awarded roughly $65 million to over 110 grid technology projects, with more than $800 million invested in over 700 companies through its broader Innovation and Research portfolio.
Funding for this program is provided through the state’s Clean Energy Fund.
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