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NYSERDA’s various programs (such as residential, commercial, transportation, environmental) outline broad energy and environmental challenges, and then publicly request proposals, from any private or institutional entity, to submit project plans addressing those issues.
Current NYSERDA Funding Opportunities Include:
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT NAME | DUE DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financing for Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® | Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR provides income-eligible New Yorkers with the Assisted Subsidy, which represents up to 50% of the total cost of an approved energy efficiency project, up to $5,000 for a single family home and up to $10,000 for a 2- to 4- family home. | Joseph DeRosa Ext. 3487 |
Continuous |
| Multifamily Performance Program | An opportunity for businesses providing energy efficiency services to multifamily buildings to participate in NYSERDA’s “Multifamily Performance Program”. | Caroline Reuss Ext. 3560 |
Continuous |
| New York ENERGY STAR® Products Program |
Seeks retail, distribution and manufacturing partners that sell residential ENERGY STAR® qualified and other program qualified energy-efficient products in New York State, to assist in promoting energy efficiency, and awareness and sales these products. Benefits include: cooperative advertising support; custom promotional opportunities; Point-of-purchase materials; and more. | Kerry Hogan Ext. 3509 |
Continuous |
| PON 6 Amenities Retail Center Development at The Saratoga Technology Energy Park |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) invites proposals from qualified developers (Applicant) to design, construct, finance, lease and maintain an amenities retail center or mixed use building and related improvements at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park® (STEP®) in the Town of Malta, Saratoga County, New York. It is envisioned that the building will contain a variety of business amenity services, such as a deli/coffee shop, fitness center, daycare, copy center, dry cleaner, and other such businesses that will support companies located in the immediate vicinity. | Kevin Hunt Ext. 3259 |
12/11/2012
REVISED ON: 5/23/2011 |
| PON 1116 Invitation to Development at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park® (STEP®) |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) invites proposals from business entities or developers (Company, Developer, or collectively, Applicant) seeking to construct a building and related improvement at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP) in the Town of Malta, Saratoga County, New York. | Kevin Hunt Ext. 3259 |
12/12/2012
REVISED ON: |
| PON 1219 Existing Facilities Program |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Existing Facilities Program offers incentives for a variety of energy projects including Pre-Qualified Measures and Performance-Based Incentives. | Eric Mazzone Ext. 3371 Andrew Tighe Ext. 3515 Mark Gundrum CHP – Ext. 3256Con Edison Territory: Harris Schaer Ext. 3021 Ariella Cohen Ext. 3017 |
12/31/2015, or until funds are fully committed, whichever comes first.
REVISED ON: |
| PON 1601 New Construction Program Financial Incentives |
$90,981,268 is available through this PON to conduct technical assessments of energy efficiency improvements in building designs and to offset a portion of the incremental capital costs to purchase and install energy-efficient equipment in these buildings to reduce energy consumption. Additional incentives and services are offered for buildings that achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) or New York Collaborative for High Performance Schools (NY-CHPS) certification. Applications will be accepted beginning January 4, 2012 through December 31, 2015 or until funds are fully committed, whichever comes first. | Program questions: Stephen E. Finkle Ext. 3505Contractual questions: Venice W. Forbes Ext. 3507 |
Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis from January 4, 2012 through December 30, 2015 or until funds are fully committed. |
| PON 1606 Residential Loan FundResidential Loan Fund Program |
The Residential Loan Fund currently offers Eligible Borrowers an Interest Rate Reduction of up to 4.0% or 400 basis points less than a Participating Lender’s normal market interest rate on Loans up to $20,000, for a term of up to ten (10) years. Eligible Borrowers must use funds for the purchase and installation of qualified energy efficiency improvements. The Interest Rate Reduction may be capped by NYSERDA so the interest rate charged to the Borrower is not lower than 3.0%. | Joseph DeRosa Ext. 3487 |
Extended on a limited basis until June 30, 2012 |
| PON 1746 FlexTech Program |
The FlexTech Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 1746 seeks customers interested in receiving cost-shared analysis of energy efficiency technical evaluations, process improvement analysis, energy master plans, retrocommissioning, and development of peak-load curtailment plans (PLCPs) of their existing facilities as well as combined heat & power (CHP) feasibility studies for implementation within existing facilities. Applications will be accepted beginning through December 31, 2015 or until funds are fully committed, whichever comes first. | Joanna Moore Ext. 3220 |
12/31/2015 |
| PON 1896 New York Clean Air School Bus Program – Round 3 * Revised 12/20/11 * |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking applications for the New York State Clean Air School Bus Program, Round 3 (Program). Applicants can apply for a project grant to have their currently operating school buses retrofitted with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or California Air Resource Board (CARB)-certified/verified, emission-reducing technology or New York State Department of Transportation-approved diesel fuel-fired coolant heaters that provide supplemental heat for preheating the engine coolant and passenger compartment. | Adam Ruder Ext. 3411 |
12/28/2012 or Until all Funds are Exhausted * |
| PON 2032 Green Jobs Green New York Training, Expanding Field Certification Exam Capacity and Development of Oil/Gas Furnace Installation Technician Standards |
NYSERDA seeks proposals to address specific workforce development needs in support of Green Jobs- Green New York (GJGNY), a statewide program to promote energy efficiency and the installation of clean energy technologies to reduce energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support sustainable community development, and create green job opportunities. | Kim Lenihan Ext. 3410 |
12/31/2012 |
| PON 2033 Green Jobs Green New York NYS Registered Apprenticeship and Building Trades Training and On-the-Job Training |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking proposals to advance the goals of the Green Jobs Green New York Program (GJGNY) by developing a workforce equipped to implement energy efficiency, weatherization, green building principles, and solar water heating installations. The GJGNY program targets energy efficiency improvements and solar thermal installations for existing residential, multifamily, small business and not-for-profit buildings. The GJGNY Workforce Development initiatives are designed to advance the skills of new and existing workers, provide job-related experience, and help connect new workers to the employers. | Vicki Colello Ext. 3273 |
07/1/2013
REVISED ON: |
| PON 2112 Solar PV Program Financial Incentives Revised 2/17/2012- Effective 5:00 p.m. EST |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provides cash incentives for the installation by Eligible Installers of new grid-connected Solar Electric or Photovoltaic (PV) systems that are 7kW or less for residential, 25kW or less for not-for-profit and 50 kW or less for commercial sites. Funding for the Solar Electric Incentive Program (Program) has been allocated by the New York State Renewable Portfolio Standard. The goal of the program is to install 82 MW or 93,806 MWhs of Solar Electric Power systems. Incentives will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and PV incentive applications will be accepted through December 31, 2015, or until funds are fully committed, whichever comes first. | Frank Mace Ext. 3433 |
12/31/2015 |
| PON 2149 Solar Thermal Incentive |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests applications from qualified Solar Thermal (ST) installers for eligibility in a financial incentive program for approved Solar Thermal systems installed for eligible New York State customers. Solar Thermal system installers and dealers are required to submit applications to become eligible installers. Installers can apply for eligibility at any time while the program is open. Eligible installers can then apply for financial incentives for approved Solar Thermal end-use systems meeting the requirements of this Program. | Marci Brunner Ext. 3415 |
12/31/2015 |
| PON 2157 Renewable Portfolio Standard Customer-Sited Tier Fuel Cell Program |
Financial incentives are available to support the installation and operation of continuous duty fuel cell systems in New York State, with up to $1 million available for fuel cell systems rated larger than 25 kW and $50,000 available for fuel cell systems rated at 25 kW or less. | Scott Larsen Ext. 3332Ed Kear Ext. 3269 |
12/31/2015
*Funding is on a first-come, first-served basis or until all funding has been fully committed, whichever comes first. |
| PON 2276 Renewable Portfolio Standard Customer-Sited Tier Anaerobic Digester Gas-To-Electricity Program |
Approximately $57 million is being made available to support the installation and operation of anaerobic digester gas (ADG)-to-electricity systems in New York State through 2015. Funding is on a first-come, first-served basis; up to $1 million is available per host site, depending on project size. Application Packages must be received by NYSERDA on or before December 31, 2015 at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, or until all funding has been fully committed, whichever comes first. | Tom Fiesinger Phone: Ext. 3218 orSteve Hoyt Phone: Ext. 3587 |
12/31/2015 |
| RFP 2282 RPS-CST Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Support |
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Renewable Portfolio Standard – Customer Sited Tier (RPS-CST) programs support the installation of fuel cells, large photovoltaic (PV), wind turbines and anaerobic digester gas (ADG) fueled electric generation systems throughout most of New York State. | Edward Kear Phone: Ext. 3269 or |
7/11/2012 |
| PON 2290 The Bio-Fuel Station Intiative: Driving Energy Independence for the Empire State |
The objective of The Bio-Fuel Station Initiative: Driving Energy Independence for the Empire State, is to increase the number of retail E85 and B20 Biodiesel service stations selling these fuels to the general public in New York State through a comprehensive approach. This PON solicits applications for funds to purchase and install equipment to store and dispense E85 Ethanol and B20 Biodiesel (Biofuels). It is estimated approximately 300 new retail E85 Ethanol and/or B20 Biodiesel fueling stations will be opened as a result of this initiative. | Patrick Bolton Ext. 3322 |
07/05/2015 |
| PON 2293 Green Job Green New York Small Business / Not-for-Profit Energy Efficiency Financing Program |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking statements of interest from lenders to participate in the Green Job Green New York (“GJGNY”) Small Business / Not-for-Profit (“SB/NFP”) Energy Efficiency Financing Program; and requests for financing from small businesses and not-for-profit enterprises who seek low interest rate financing to implement recommendations from qualified energy audits. | Program Questions 1-866-NYSERDA or email gjgnysbnfp@nyserda.ny.gov |
07/30/2013 |
| PON 2301 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Demonstration and Support Program |
The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Demonstration Program (the Program) seeks to accelerate vehicle electrification in New York through demonstration projects that validate innovative technologies to supply electricity to these vehicles. NYSERDA will support the demonstration of vehicle charging equipment through up to two funding rounds of this PON. | Patrick Bolton Ext. 3322 |
Round 1 12/14/2011Round 2 07/25/2012 |
| PON 2309 Low-rise Residential New Construction Homes |
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Low-rise Residential New Construction Programs (Programs) incorporate the New York ENERGY STAR® Homes Program (inclusive of the market-rate and affordable components) as well as NYSERDA’s offer of eligibility for certain gut rehabilitation projects to participate and receive the alternative New York Energy $martSM designation. These Programs are designed and intended to encourage the construction of single-family homes and low-rise residential dwelling units which operate more energy efficiently, are more durable, and provide a healthier environment for their occupants than would otherwise be achieved. | Project Specific Questions: Conservation Services Group Patrick Fitzgerald Ext. 3385 |
12/31/2015 |
| PON 2397 Incentive Pool to Support Energy Efficiency Training Program Accreditation |
NYSERDA will provide reimbursement on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified training organizations in New York State that are eligible for and submit complete applications to the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Institute for Sustainable Power Quality (ISPQ) Credentialing Program for accreditation of energy efficiency training programs offered in New York State. | Program Questions Vicki Colello Ext. 3273Contractual Questions: Elsyda Ahmed Ext. 3232 |
6/30/2013 |
| PON 2414 Innovation in the Manufacturing of Clean Energy Technologies |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) invites proposals for projects that research, develop, demonstrate or commercialize an innovative energy-efficient manufacturing process for a Clean Energy Technology in New York State. | Technical Questions Ashley Cox Ext. 3448 Miriam Pye Ext. 3370Contractual Questions Nancy Marucci Ext. 3335 |
Round 1 – 5/9/2012 Round 2 – 9/26/2012 |
| PON 2419 NYSERDA Entrepreneurs-In-Residence |
The goal of the NYSERDA Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) Program is to support certain NYSERDA-associated early-stage companies by providing advice and mentoring from a qualified EIR on a project basis. The EIR is an experienced entrepreneur or senior executive who can mentor the company’s executive team. Funding will be provided for EIR time and for program administration. This solicitation is to select the program administrator that will qualify and assign EIRs, work with clients to determine project scopes, control agreements between the parties, disburse payments to EIRs, provide opportunities for networking, and provide reporting backto NYSERDA. | Michael Shimazu Ext. 3478 |
06/20/2012 |
| PON 2439 On-Site Wind Turbine Incentive Program |
NYSERDA announces the availability of approximately $13.8 million in incentives to encourage the installation of end-use wind energy systems for residential, commercial, institutional or government use. The incentives, of up to $400,000 per site/customer, will be paid to Eligible Installers who install new approved grid-connected wind energy systems using qualified equipment, in accordance with the eligibility requirements described below. The maximum equipment size shall be 2 MW (2,000 kW) per site/customer. NYSERDA’s incentive shall not exceed 50% of the total installed cost of the system. The program will continue through December 31, 2015 or until funds are fully committed, whichever comes first. | smallwind@nyserda.ny.gov 1-866-NYSERDA reference PON 2439 |
12/31/2015 |
| PON 2456 Industrial and Process Efficiency Program |
The Industrial and Process Efficiency Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 2456 offers performance-based incentives to manufacturers and data centers that implement cost-effective electric and natural gas efficiency and process improvements. This PON offers Process and Energy Efficiency incentives, as well as Operations and Maintenance Incentives. | Stacey Sabo Phone: Ext: 3037 orWendy MacPherson Phone: Ext: 3553 |
12/31/2015 |
| PON 2458 NY-BEST Bench to Prototype Solicitation |
This New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 2458 seeks proposals to transition new energy storage technologies with proven technical feasibility to a working prototype. Eligible technologies are energy storage technologies that utilize electrical or electrochemical processes and include batteries, ultracapacitors, fuel cells and related components that integrate these technologies into complete systems. Awards are intended to support technologies at Technology Readiness Level (“TRL”) 3 or above, as defined in this solicitation and proposed work should help transition the technology toward TRL 6 and eventual commercialization. | Jason Doling Phone: Ext: 3558 orJennifer Harvey Phone: Ext: 3264Richard Drake Phone: Ext: 3258 |
5/21/2012 11/7/2012 5/13/2013 |
| PON 2474 Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (EPTD) Smart Grid Program |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announces the availability of up to $10 million in funds to support research and engineering studies, product development and demonstration projects that improve the reliability, efficiency, quality, and overall performance of the electric power delivery system in New York State. | John Love Ext. 3317Michael Razanousky Ext. 3245 |
Round 1 – 5/22/2012 Round 2 – 10/17/2012 |
| RFP 2522 Implementation and Support Services for NYSERDA’s Low-rise Residential New Construction Programs |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals from interested parties to provide implementation and support services for NYSERDA’s Low-rise Residential New Construction Programs (Programs), which incorporate the New York ENERGY STAR® Homes Program (inclusive of the market-rate and affordable components) as well as NYSERDA’s offer of eligibility for certain gut rehabilitation projects to participate and receive the alternative New York Energy $martTM designation. These Programs, primarily offered as an enhanced version of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes program, are designed and intended to encourage the construction of single-family homes and low-rise residential dwelling units which will operate more energy efficiently, are more durable, and will provide a healthier environment for their occupants than would otherwise be achieved. To accomplish this intent, technical assistance and financial incentives are offered to builders and developers; as well as to Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Providers and their affiliated Home Energy Raters. The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to competitively select and award, from the pool of proposers, a single program implementation and support services contract. The initial contract term is expected to commence by September 1, 2012, and will extend through June 30, 2014. Two additional performance-based contract extensions may be offered, at NYSERDA’s option. The first extension would be for an additional eighteen months, through December 31, 2015. The second extension would be for up to one year, through December 31, 2016. | Patrick Fitzgerald Ext. 3232 |
7/2/2012 |
| PON 2537 Proof-of-Concept Center Initiative |
The New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in establishing one or more Proof-of-Concept Centers (POCC) in New York State. The POCC Initiative is built on the understanding that scalable startup companies are engines of both technology commercialization and economic growth; universities in New York are conducting a significant amount of energy-related R&D; the transition of the R&D to scalable business startups happens infrequently; changes in university-ecosystem engagement can increase the rate of startup formation and the likelihood of startup success; and, there is a key gap at the “Proof-of-Concept” stage of product development. The goal of the program is to provide early-stage investments and services to enable the development and validation of promising clean energy technologies that are, or will become, the platform for start-up companies located in New York State. | Jeff Peterson Ext. 3288 |
Mandatory Letter of Intent to Propose Due: 6/6/2012 Completed Proposals Due 7/18/2012 |
| RFP 2550 Consumer Education Program for Residential Energy Efficiency |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority‘s (NYSERDA) seeks proposals for the implementation of a statewide, energy efficiency consumer education program. This Program is designed to raise awareness, educate the general public, and increase the adoption of energy efficiency behaviors and practices at home, at work and within communities. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering energy use education to low-income households through various means, including holding public workshops and meetings using a network of community-based organizations and private contractors. | lac@nyserda.ny.gov | 7/10/2012 |
| RFQ 2561 Flexible Energy Technical Analysis 2 |
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is issuing this solicitation to establish a pool of consulting firms qualified to provide the NYSERDA Energy Analysis Program (EA) with diverse technical, energy, economic, and environmental analytical capacity, and which can also provide support services on short notice. | Andrew Kasius | 7/19/2012 |
| RFI 2568 CHP Acceleration Program – CHP System Pre-Qualification |
NYSERDA is accepting applications from vendors of packaged Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems in order to pre-qualify systems that will be eligible for incentives under PON 2568 – CHP Acceleration Program. Packaged CHP systems may consist of one or more prime movers and can be from 50kW to 1.3 MW in size. Vendors must submit a separate application for each system design or system size. When issued (anticipated in early Q4 of 2012), PON 2568 will offer approximately $20 million in incentive funds which will be available through 2016. Customers will be able to access these funds only for purchase and installation of the pre-qualified/conditionally-qualified equipment. | Edward Kear Ext. 3269 |
11/30/2016 |
| PON 2571 Regional Economic Development and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program * Revised 06/8/12 * |
The Regional Economic Development and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Program will award cost-share funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and/or carbon abatement projects that address the regional priorities of the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs), result in strategic investments, and build the capacity within the region to participate in the State’s clean energy economy. Projects must be capable of moving forward within one year, while positioning the region for long-term economic growth and environmental stewardship. The Program will complement other funding available through NYSERDA, but will not supplant funds which are otherwise available from NYSERDA programs. | REDGHG@nyserda.ny.gov |
Upcoming NYSERDA Funding Opportunities Include:
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT NAME | DATE DUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| PON 2569 Advanced Clean Power Technologies |
This solicitation will seek proposals to develop and demonstrate innovative renewable and other environmentally preferred power technologies, develop and demonstrate technologies that improve performance, or address and overcome specific barriers thwarting increased adoption of these technologies. | J. Harvey Ext. 3264B. Liebowitz Ext. 3248 |
Summer 2012 |
| PON 2573 Cleantech Commercialization Toolkit |
The object of this solicitation is to competitively select a contractor to develop a comprehensive self-guided educational program called the Cleantech Commercialization Toolkit. The intent of the toolkit will be to assist cleantech companies in advancement of their innovations through the technology commercialization process by providing the instructions, guides, templates and references necessary for business case assessment and completion of later stage commercialization activities. | B. Berry Ext. 3537 |
August 2012 |
| PON 2584 Advanced Transportation Technologies |
This PON requests proposals to develop demonstrate and commercialize innovative transportation products, systems and services. | J. Wagner Ext. 3228 |
September 2012 |
| RFP 2570 Regional Outreach Contractors |
The objective of this solicitation is to competitively select and secure up to three qualified organizations to provide statewide outreach and customer relationship services in the 10 geographic regions as defined by the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) as a form of market development on behalf of NYSERDA. | B. Hughes Phone: Ext. 3318L. Hardie Phone: Ext. 3039S. Griffith Phone: Ext. 3010 |
September 2012 |
| RFP 2583 Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Outreach Contractors |
This object of this solicitation is to secure Outreach Contractors who will provide outreach assistance to C&I customers, focusing on fostering long term relationships with large key accounts. | J. Ritchey Phone: Ext. 3517 |
August 2012 |
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Technical questions should be directed to the appropriate project managers. The main NYSERDA phone number is toll-free 1-866-NYSERDA or local (518) 862-1090 extensions and e-mail addresses for the project managers are listed below.