Contractor Benefits

• Earn Your Accreditation through BPI — Learn from the energy professionals at the Building Performance Institute (BPI).
• Save on Diagnostic Equipment — The program provides financial assistance to participating contractors in procuring necessary diagnostic equipment.
• Receive New Business Leads — As a participating Home Performance contractor, you will be listed on NYSERDA's website and hotline (1-877-NY-SMART).
• Receive Free Promotion — Be included on our website in our Residential Contractor listings. The site receives over 2,000 hits each week and points potential customers to local participating BPI Accredited contractors serving their area.
• Help Your Customers Say Yes — In your project proposals, suggest program-sponsored low-interest loans and cash back incentives. There are a number of options available to consumers to help pay for the cost of the energy efficiency improvements.
• Cooperative Advertising Incentives — Participating contractors receive funds to help pay for advertising and marketing efforts.
• Benefit from NYSERDA Marketing Efforts — NYSERDA also promotes Home Performance with ENERGY STAR through comprehensive marketing and outreach initiatives. Customers who visit NYSERDA's Residential Homepage or call 1-877-NY-SMART receive a list of participating contractors in their area.
• Financial Incentives — Participating contractors receive incentives for completing projects through the program.