Multifamily Building Programs
Futureproof Your Multifamily Property While Boosting Comfort and Energy Savings
NYSERDA has incentives and technical assistance available to support owners and managers of multifamily buildings, depending on your property’s needs or where you’re at in your energy management journey. Explore the available programs, incentives, and resources below or download NYSERDA's Multifamily Program Menu [PDF].
Benefits of making energy-efficient upgrades and managing energy at your properties include:
- Lower operating and maintenance costs
- Extend the lifespan of your equipment
- Increased resident satisfaction by improving the aesthetics and comfort of spaces
- Mitigated risk and resident complaints by avoiding unexpected building maintenance issues
- Increased value and marketability of your properties
- Avoid potential fines by planning for NYC Local Law 97 compliance
Understanding Your Building & Plan Improvements
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Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program
Read More Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) ProgramCost-share support to complete an energy study that identifies and evaluates opportunities to reduce energy and incorporate clean energy into capital planning.
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Multifamily Residential Energy Pathways Contractor Network
Read More Multifamily Residential Energy Pathways Contractor NetworkNetwork of recognized, quality contractors that provide energy efficiency services to existing multifamily buildings.
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Small Affordable Multifamily Energy Studies
Read More Small Affordable Multifamily Energy StudiesSupport for small- to medium-sized multifamily properties to assess energy performance and plan for upgrades.
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Integrated Physical Needs Assessment
Read More Integrated Physical Needs AssessmentThis property evaluation tool helps assess a building’s existing conditions and often must be completed to access NYS housing preservation programs.
Support for Energy Improvement Projects
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Affordable Multifamily Program Upstate
Read More Affordable Multifamily Program UpstateFlexible incentive program for building owner’s looking to make energy efficiency upgrades to multifamily buildings.
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NYS Affordable Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program (AMEEP)
Read More NYS Affordable Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program (AMEEP)Incentives for energy efficiency improvements at affordable multifamily building with five or more residential units.
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Multifamily Financing Opportunities
Read More Multifamily Financing OpportunitiesAffordable and flexible financing opportunities to help make cost-effective energy improvements to multifamily buildings.
Continuous Improvement and Energy Management
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On-site Energy Manager
Read More On-site Energy ManagerCost-share support to hire a dedicated full- or part-time on-site energy manager for multifamily buildings.
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Submetering
Read More SubmeteringConvert master-metered buildings into individually submetered units, giving residents more visibility and control of energy use.
Renewables & Clean Technology Options
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Clean Heating and Cooling
Read More Clean Heating and CoolingHeat pumps are the cleaner, safer, and more efficient option for keeping tenants comfortable year-round.
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Charge Ready NY 2.0
Read More Charge Ready NY 2.0Electric vehicle charging stations can attract and retain residents at your multifamily property.
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Energy Storage
Read More Energy StorageBattery storage systems can offer a continuous, reliable energy supply and store power produced by on-site renewables.
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Solar Energy
Read More Solar EnergyOn-site solar or community solar can reduce energy costs for your multifamily building.
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Packaged Terminal Heat Pump Program
Read More Packaged Terminal Heat Pump ProgramMultifamily buildings can become a demonstration site for implementing new PTHP products and decarbonize their heating and cooling systems.
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Heat Recovery Program
Read More Heat Recovery ProgramFunding for existing multifamily building to assess heat recovery options or develop heat recovery systems.
Explore Articles that Open a Door to a Carbon-Neutral Future
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Navigating Building Decarbonization in NYS
Read More Navigating Building Decarbonization in NYSLearn how multifamily properties can start building value today through energy efficiency and strategic electrification.
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Unlocking Building Heat Recovery
Read More Unlocking Building Heat RecoveryDiscover how recovery systems work, plus how to develop a heat recovery strategy to cut energy costs and decarbonize buildings.
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Funding Your Decarbonization Project
Read More Funding Your Decarbonization ProjectFind out how to develop a funding strategy to plug gaps in the capital needed for building decarbonization projects.
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How NYS Is Helping Building Owners Go Electric
Read More How NYS Is Helping Building Owners Go ElectricAccess resources to incorporate low carbon upgrades into your building plans.
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How One NYC Co-Op Is Making a Low-Carbon Future Possible
See how a low-carbon future for New York’s Condo & Co-op community is possible.Read More How One NYC Co-Op Is Making a Low-Carbon Future Possible -
Comfort, Electrified: How Building Electrification Improves Resident Comfort
Read More Comfort, Electrified: How Building Electrification Improves Resident ComfortLearn how lowering emissions benefits overall resident comfort and quality of life.
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