Existing Facilities Program

NYSERDA's Existing Facilities Program offers a portfolio of incentive opportunities to offset the cost of energy improvements in existing commercial and industrial facilities across New York State. Our team has helped hundreds of businesses since our award-winning program began in 1999. To get started, select the incentive path that best suits your project's scope.

Small, Simple Equipment Changeouts - Up to $30,000 Pre-Qualified Path “Install Then Apply” Fixed incentives are available on a dollar-per-unit basis for smaller-scale lighting, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, commercial kitchen, gas equipment and other categories Measure worksheets help you calculate potential incentives Maximum incentives of $30,000 for electric improvements No minimum incentive Submit your application for eligible equipment incentives up to 90 days after project completion Fill out a Consolidated Funding Application to apply	OR	Large, Custom Improvements - Up to $5 Million Performance-Based Path “Involve NYSERDA Early” Custom incentives for larger-scale electric, natural gas, energy storage, combined heat and power, demand response and other projects Be confident about your return on investment through verified savings supported by engineering calculations Maximum incentives of up to $5 million for manufacturers and data centers and $2 million for all other sectors (see below) Minimum incentives of $30,000 Submit your application either before or within 90 days of contracting for the project Apply through the Consolidated Funding Application

Applications to the Existing Facilities Program will be accepted through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) on a first-come, first-served basis through 5:00 p.m. EST on December 31, 2015, or until funds are exhausted.

Our Team Can Help You

• Understand how your business or facility can benefit most from NYSERDA's incentive programs
• Target areas to effectively reduce your facility's utility costs and improve your bottom line
• Maximize the incentives you could receive by bundling your energy projects across New York State
• Navigate our program’s application process, while taking into account your project's specific needs or circumstances

Key Resources

• Program Brochure [PDF]
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Consolidated Funding Application 

Contact Us

We appreciate your interest in our program. Please contact us with any questions.

• Email: EFPOutreach@nyserda.org
• Phone: 1-866-NYSERDA (Toll Free). Choose extension “0,” and ask to speak with an Existing Facilities Project Coordinator

For more information or assistance with the application process, please contact a NYSERDA-contracted representative listed below.