Current Funding Opportunities, PONs, RFPs, and RFQs

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.

An opportunity for businesses providing energy efficiency services to multifamily buildings to participate in NYSERDA's "Multifamily Performance 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.

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.

12/11/2012

REVISED ON: 5/23/2011

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.

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.

$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. 3505

Contractual questions: 
Venice W. Forbes
Ext. 3507

PON 1606
Residential Loan Fund

Residential 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%.

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.

The New York Energy Research and Development Authority is seeking applications from individuals and eligible training entities to accomplish workforce development and training goals in energy efficiency. The Program goal is to significantly strengthen the energy efficiency infrastructure that serves the needs of the portfolio of programs funded through the Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) and Green Jobs-Green New York (GJGNY), and increase the number of credentialed individuals and contractors supporting these programs.

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.

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.

12/31/2012

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.

07/1/2013

REVISED ON:
05/2012

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.

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.

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.

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 or

Steve Hoyt
Phone: Ext. 3587

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.

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

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.

Round 1
12/14/2011

Round 2
07/25/2012

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. 3273

Contractual Questions:
Elsyda Ahmed
Ext. 3232

6/30/2013

RFP 2413
Accelerating Commercialization of Industrial Technologies

The goal of this RFP is to accelerate commercialization of industrial process technologies through multiple full-scale demonstrations. Technologies must have received NYSERDA-R&D support previously, must have been demonstrated successfully previously, and must have business and marketing plans, but are not yet widely accepted by or deployed in the marketplace.

Technical Questions
Miriam Pye
Ext. 3370
Ashley Cox
Ext. 3448

Contractual Questions
Nancy Marucci
Ext. 3335

06/06/2012

REVISED on:
5/11/2012

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. 3370

Contractual 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.

06/20/2012

RFP 2435
Facilitation Services In Support of the West Valley Citizen Task Force

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking proposals for facilitation services to support the West Valley Citizen Task Force near the Western New York Nuclear Service Center in West Valley, NY. The Task Force has been meeting for fourteen years, providing advice to NYSERDA and DOE regarding cleanup and long-term management of facilities located at the Center. Continued success of the CTF will be, in part, dependent on securing the services of a highly-qualified, professional facilitator with experience in group facilitation.

05/15/2012

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 2454
New York State Biofuel Distributor Program

The objective of The New York State Biofuel Distributor Program (“the Program”), is to increase the number of petroleum terminals in New York State that offer renewable Biofuels such as ethanol or biodiesel (“Biofuels”) to retail refueling stations and fleets throughout New York. PON 2454 solicits proposals for funds to purchase and install equipment for bulk storage, handling and blending of Biofuels by petroleum terminals in New York. It is estimated approximately five (5) new Biofuel terminals will be operational as a result of this PON.

Patrick Bolton
Phone: Ext: 3322 or

6/12/2012

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 or

Wendy 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 or

Jennifer Harvey
Phone: Ext: 3264

Richard 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. 3317

Michael Razanousky
Ext. 3245

Round 1 - 5/22/2012
Round 2 - 10/17/2012

PON 2484
Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Customer-Sited Tier Regional Program

In accordance with the New York State Public Service Commission’s Order Authorizing Customer-Sited Tier Program Through 2015 and Resolving Geographic Balance and Other Issues Pertaining to the RPS Program (Order), issued and effective April 2, 2010, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) invites proposals for the installation of customer-sited solar photovoltaic (PV) and renewable biogas fueled electric generation projects in New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Zones G, H, I and J.

Paul Vainauskas
Ext. 3554

Edward Kear
Ext. 3269

5/24/2012

RFP 2495
Low-Income Forum on Energy (LIFE) Program Implementation

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals from interested parties to provide implementation services for the Low-Income Forum on Energy (LIFE), a unique outreach and education initiative that encourages an interactive exchange of information and collaboration among the programs and resources that assist low-income energy consumers. The selected contractor will provide the following services in support of the LIFE program: Steering Committee support; conference management; and content development, including the production of newsletters and webinars.

Christopher Coll
Ext. 3425

5/16/2012

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

PON 2571
Regional Economic Development and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program

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

7/16/2012