Grid Modernization Utility Challenge – National Grid

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announces the availability of $3 million in funds for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Health Operation Tools in the New York State National Grid service territory. This Program Opportunity Notice (PON) seeks projects that will design, develop, and demonstrate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) supported BESS health monitoring platform that enables predictive diagnostics, failure detection, and lifecycle optimization of grid-connected battery systems.

This PON will focus on product development and demonstration projects that improve the resiliency, reliability and overall performance of the power grid in support of achieving New York State’s clean energy goals. The technology topic area was chosen in collaboration with the National Grid. Utility Challenges are a part of the NYSERDA 2026-2030 I&R Portfolio Operating Plan (DMM Case 25-M-0421) Grid Modernization focus area to fund RDD&C projects focusing on projects across technologies, tools, and processes that accelerate the development of a safe, reliable, and affordable electric grid.

NYSERDA is accepting Full Proposals in the following categories:

• Category A: Product Development, Up to **$3 million** in NYSERDA funding per award with 30% cost share requirement
• Category B: Demonstration Projects, Up to **$3 million** in NYSERDA funding per award with 30% cost share requirement

For demonstration projects, the site must be in New York State. A New York State manufacturer should be on a new product development project. Other requirements vary among other categories. Please refer to PON 6240 on NYSERDA's website, www.nyserda.ny.gov, for specifics.

If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA’s website at: www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities