Feed-in Tariff V: Solar Communities FIT
LIPA's Solar Communities FIT V program, now closed, aimed to procure up to 20 MW of solar PV from commercial properties on Long Island. Projects from 200 kWac to 5,000 kWac on ground mount, rooftop, or carport were eligible for 20-year PPAs under a sloped bid price cap. The program is no longer accepting applications.
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Program established by LIPA Board
Board resolution established FIT V program
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Program no longer accepting new applications; 12 MW of PPAs executed
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The Solar Communities Feed-In Tariff V (FIT V) is a program established by the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to procure up to 20 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation from commercial customers on Long Island, New York. Eligible systems include ground-mounted open space installations, rooftop arrays, and carports sized between 200 kilowatts AC (kWac) and less than 5,000 kWac. The program offers successful applicants a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) at their as-bid price, with a sloped bid price cap designed to ensure cost-effective procurement.
Eligible projects must use smart inverters compliant with PSEG Long Island's technical interconnection requirements, interconnect directly to the utility's distribution or transmission system (13 kV or lower, or 23 kV or higher), and meet all Smart Grid Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGSGIP) or NYISO requirements. Site control must be demonstrated within six months for projects between 200 kW and 1 MW, and within 12 months for projects larger than 1 MW. Applications were evaluated in enrollment periods, with the lowest-priced bids under the sloped cap accepted first. The sloped bid price cap began at $0.1649 per kWh, decreasing to a floor of $0.1300 per kWh, with a steeper slope after 15 MW at $0.1450 per kWh.
The application process required submission of a completed FIT V Application Cover and Appendix via email to PwrMktFIT@pseg.com, along with a certified check application fee delivered within three business days to PSEG Long Island in Hicksville, New York. The program was established by LIPA Board resolution on May 20, 2020. As of July 3, 2024, four PPAs totaling 12 MW had been executed, and the program was declared closed and no longer accepting new applications. Inquiries may still be directed to the Power Markets team.
Key supporting documents include the full tariff leaves, the application cover and appendix, the PPA template, frequently asked questions, and rebate application forms. The program is one of several feed-in tariffs offered by LIPA and PSEG Long Island to encourage distributed solar development. While closed, the FIT V framework and evaluation methodology may inform future renewable procurement initiatives on Long Island.
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