The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority on Aug. 20 announced the availability of up to $7.8 million to support pilot-scale and demonstration-scale projects within the state that convert waste streams into low-carbon fuels.&nbsp;The competitive Waste to Low-Carbon Fuels Pilot and Demonstration&nbsp;solicitation is being offered through NYSERDA’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Innovation-at-NYSERDA/Advanced-Fuels-and-Thermal-Energy-Research">Advanced Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage Program</a>. The funding opportunity seeks qualified proposers to develop and commercialize efficient, economically viable, and scalable technologies that convert waste such as municipal solid waste organics, landfill gas, wastewater sludge, and/or agricultural residues into low-carbon fuels.&nbsp;Eligible feedstocks include landfill gas, municipal solid waste organics, wastewater sludge, agricultural residues, and point-source or waste CO₂, while eligible fuels include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, renewable natural gas (RNG), clean methanol, and sustainable marine fuels.&nbsp;Ammonia, biogas, and hydrogen are not considered eligible fuels for this solicitation.According to NYSERDA, proposals will be accepted from eligible project teams made up of a technology provider and an engineering, procurement and construction firm, which must also secure letters of commitment from a host site partner, a feedstock partner, and an end user partner.&nbsp;The proposing entity does not need to be based in or operating in New York, but the project site must be located in New York State and also use in-state feedstock. The proposing entity must be able to operate in New York state, according to NYSERDA.The program has three phases:<ul><li>Phase One: site selection, partnering with host site or feedstock partners, and a feedstock supply agreement.</li><li>Phase Two: engineering design for the site selected, including safety and permitting review.</li><li>Phase Three: building, commissioning, and operating the site including equipment, utility installation and performance.</li></ul>Proposals must include complete scopes of work for all three phases including costs, based on size, technology and complexity of the project.The deadline to submit proposals is Jan. 22, 2026. NYSERDA plans to host an informational webinar on the funding opportunity on Oct. 6. Additional information is available on the NYSERDA <a href="https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Newsroom/2025-Announcements/2025-08-20-NYSERDA-Announces-8-Million-To-Support-Low-Carbon-Fuels-In-NY">website</a>.

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority on Aug. 20 announced the availability of up to $7.8 million to support pilot-scale and demonstration-scale projects within the state that convert waste streams into low-carbon fuels. 

New York agency opens funding opportunity for low-carbon fuel projects

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