National Grid RFP: Buffalo Station 25 substation in Tonawanda, NY

National Grid is seeking Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) solutions for the Buffalo Station 25 project in New York. This RFP solicits proposals from developers to provide flexibility services as an alternative to traditional utility infrastructure investments. The project targets a 2027 need timing for implementation.

Proposals should address distributed energy resources, demand response, battery storage, or other innovative solutions that can defer or eliminate the need for conventional transmission and distribution network upgrades. Interested parties must submit their responses by the specified deadline. National Grid has published comprehensive RFP documentation including a pre-bid webinar recording, slides, and transcript to provide detailed guidance on proposal requirements and evaluation criteria.

Developers are encouraged to register on the Piclo Flex platform to receive notifications of this and future RFP releases from National Grid. The RFP was officially issued on April 14, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 5, 2026.