NYCEDC Issues Request for Proposals for Multiple Solar Development Sites in the Bronx
Solar Developer(s) Will Oversee Installation and Operation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems at Three NYCEDC-Leased Properties in the Bronx
New Solar Sites Will Help Advance New York City’s Clean Energy Efforts and Builds on Mayor Adams’ PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done, the Green Economy Action Plan, and Hunts Point Forward
NEW YORK, NY—New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), today announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a developer to design, finance, install, own, operate, repair, maintain, and ultimately decommission roof-mounted and/or carport-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on three NYCEDC-leased sites in the Bronx—600 Food Center Drive, 1625 Bathgate Avenue, and 1701 Bathgate Avenue. The RFP represents over 2.5 MW in renewable generation capacity potential and advances NYCEDC’s objective of enhancing clean energy infrastructure while improving energy grid resiliency across New York City. This Bronx Multisite Solar Development RFP builds on the ambitious goals set forth in Mayor Adams’ PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done, Green Economy Action Plan, and Hunts Point Forward by furthering New York City's commitment to sustainability, economic opportunity, and community resilience.
“Renewable energy, including the three new solar sites announced today, isn't just about cutting carbon emissions—it's about powering up New York City's Green Economy,” said NYCEDC President & CEO Andrew Kimball. “With projects like this, we're making progress towards a cleaner, greener, more prosperous future for the Bronx and the entire city.”
“These three new solar projects in the Bronx move us closer to a greener and healthier borough while creating economic opportunities in communities that have endured the brunt of environmental injustice for far too long,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “These new solar projects will reduce emissions, improve air quality, and bring green jobs to our communities. I want to thank NYCEDC for their continued commitment to advancing sustainability and equity in The Bronx.”
Announced in 2024 by Mayor Adams, NYCEDC, and the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent), the Green Economy Action Plan lays out a series of commitments and strategies that will bolster economic growth, create thousands of jobs, encourage public-private partnerships, and train and position New Yorkers, particularly those from disadvantaged communities, to benefit from the nearly 400,000 projected green collar jobs in New York City by 2040. Within NYCEDC’s extensive portfolio managed leases, approximately 20 assets have been identified as opportunities where NYCEDC seeks to eventually directly deploy solar PV systems, representing roughly three million square feet of viable space and an estimated solar generation potential of 22 MW. Significantly greater solar potential exists across properties through ground and triple net leases, where NYCEDC is actively encouraging and incentivizing tenants to pursue solar deployment, further maximizing portfolio-wide renewable energy generation.
Announced in 2022 by Mayor Adams and Hunts Point community leaders, Hunts Point Forward is a comprehensive plan to create economic opportunity and improve quality of life for New Yorkers in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the South Bronx. The plan is backed by a $40 million commitment from Mayor Adams and outlines a 15-year vision shared by the City and the community with more than 70 short- and long-term recommendations for creating family-sustaining jobs, improving public safety, enhancing community health and access to healthy food, promoting environmental justice, and delivering upgrades to open space, transportation, and other key community infrastructure.
For more information about the three NYCEDC-leased sites in the Bronx, visit the NYCEDC RFP webpage. NYCEDC will facilitate optional site visits that will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 and on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Responses to the RFP are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
About NYCEDC
New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors with a focus on equity, build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy. To learn more about what we do, visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
