Whole Foods Market Nourishes Community and Environment

Whole Foods Market (WFM) committed to reducing its environmental impact and supporting the health of its customers and team members. The evidence – a new 56,000-square-foot grocery store in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood – integrates energy efficiency upgrades that result in annual electric savings of more than 2,500 MWh and annual energy cost savings of nearly $370,000.

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Through 2013, NYSERDA programs saved New Yorkers $6.8 billion on their energy bills.

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Implement a comprehensive strategy to realize verified energy savings through an integrated approach to cost-effective energy efficiency measures.

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Vendors of packaged Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems can pre-qualify systems. Packaged CHP systems may consist of one or more prime movers and can be from 50 kW to 1.3 MW in size.

NY-Sun (Solar Electric)

Multifaceted approach aims to lower energy costs for all New Yorkers by increasing solar power capacity and the efficiency and reliability of the electric grid. Public-private partnerships help make installing solar technology more affordable for all New Yorkers while scaling up New York’s solar industry. In addition to the Solar Electric Program, NY-Sun also includes training for installers and public officials, standardized permitting, customer aggregation, and consumer education.

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR^®

Offers homeowners in New York State a comprehensive, whole-house approach to improving energy efficiency and home comfort while saving money.

Multifamily Performance Program: Existing Buildings

Offers support to owners, facility managers, building developers, and condo/co op boards of multifamily buildings with five or more units who want to make their existing buildings more energy-efficient.

Renewable Heat NY

Supports the use of high-efficiency, low emission wood technology to heat homes and commercial buildings. This initiative encourages quicker development of the industry, raises consumer awareness, supports the development of New York-based advanced technology heating products, and develops local sustainable heating markets that use biomass as fuel.

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Governor Cuomo Announcing the first transactions by NY Green Bank

"By leveraging the financial capacity of the private sector with an eye toward clean energy projects, NY Green Bank is creating a cleaner state for all New Yorkers," Governor Cuomo said. The State's contribution to these projects will support jobs and economic activity in our communities, and it is helping to grow the market for clean technology in New York ..."

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$6.8 Billion

Through 2013, NYSERDA programs saved New Yorkers $6.8 billion on their energy bills.

Our Most Popular Programs

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Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Acceleration

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Governor Cuomo Announcing the first transactions by NY Green Bank

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