The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has identified and pre-qualified 79 private developers and investors to collaborate on renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, geothermal, and related transmission. These selections were made following a Request for Information (RFI) issued in March to assess interest in various renewable energy sectors. The chosen partners will have the opportunity to respond to future Requests for Proposals (RFP) from NYPA for the next 5 years. NYPA's President and CEO, Justin E. Driscoll, expressed confidence in the potential of these partnerships to advance renewable energy generation on a large scale and support New York State's ambitious climate agenda. The state aims to achieve a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040 and 70% renewable energy generation by 2030, in line with its Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. NYPA's enhanced authority over renewable energy projects, including green hydrogen, will further these goals and support initiatives like the newREACH program, which benefits low-income electricity customers. The RFQ for qualification remains open for additional participants, and NYPA encourages companies to align with their business models for future procurement actions. The initiative has received positive feedback, with NYPA's vice president expressing optimism about the potential of the qualified partners to drive renewable energy projects effectively. NYPA will proceed with developing a strategic plan for renewable energy development and aims to publish it in January 2025.