Current Funding Opportunities, PONs, RFPs, and RFQs

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks statements of qualifications from lending institutions to provide financing and program support services to borrowers that seek to finance energy efficient home improvements through NYSERDA's Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program.

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), as administrator of the New York Energy $mart Program, requests applications for incentives for effective, energy-efficient lighting projects performed by participants in the Commercial Lighting Program (Program). These incentives are offered to encourage promotion, design, and implementation of effective, energy-efficient lighting in commercial buildings or spaces. Applications will be accepted from lighting contractors, distributors, designers, architects, engineers, energy services companies (ESCOs), interior designers, manufacturer representatives, and other lighting decision makers.

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, peak-load reduction studies, energy procurement analysis, and development of peak-load curtailment plans (PLCPs) of their existing facilities as well as combined heat & power (CHP) and renewable generation feasibility studies. 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.

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.

05/31/2012

REVISED ON:
08/23/2011

PON 2058A
New York City Private Fleet Diesel Retrofit Program

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), announce the New York City Private Fleet Diesel Retrofit Program ("Program"). This public-private partnership is designed to encourage the use of diesel emission controls by private-sector companies and non-profit entities operating diesel vehicles in New York City.

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.

Technical questions:
Amanda Stevens 
Phone: Ext. 3325

Contractual questions:
Nancy Marucci
Phone: Ext. 3335

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

Kathleen O'Connor
Phone: Ext. 3422

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.org

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 2309
2011 New York ENERGY STAR® Homes

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers the New York ENERGY STAR Homes Program to encourage voluntary adoption of progressive building practices among professional homebuilders and developers while stimulating permanent consumer demand for dwellings that are significantly more energy-efficient than code-built homes. The objectives are to utilize sound building science principles to cost-effectively reduce energy consumption, while simultaneously addressing health issues pertaining to indoor air pollutants (focusing on carbon monoxide and others associated with combustion appliances) as well as appropriate ventilation and moisture control in newly constructed low-rise residential structures.

New York ENERGY STAR Homes Program questions can be submitted to

Patrick Fitzgerald
Ext. 3385

Project-specific questions should be submitted to:

Conservation Services Group

Specific incentive payments should be submitted to

New York State Builders Association – Research & Energy Foundation

12/31/2011

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

PON 2422
Agriculture Disaster Energy Efficiency Program

The Agriculture Disaster Energy Efficiency Program is available to assist farms and on-farm producers in New York State damaged by Hurricane Irene and/or Tropical Storm Lee. Many New York State farms sustained significant damage by the recent storms and existing aid is primarily focused on crops and soil conservation. Under this program, $4,175,000 is available to provide financial assistance toward projects replacing and installing a farm's electric and natural gas distribution and use equipment and systems damaged during the storms in non-residential facilities.

Technical questions:
Jessica Zweig
Phone: Ext: 3346
jlz@nyserda.org

Program questions:
EnSave, Inc.
800-732-1399

04/30/2012 or until funds are exhausted

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