Condo and Co-op Energy Checkup
Get resources and support to better understand your building while improving comfort, controlling energy costs, and reducing your carbon emissions.
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Do you have a shortlist of vendors with specific solutions for my unit?
What is the range of project costs and payback from the RTEM System?
What are the top Energy Conservation Measures for Multifamily buildings?
Can you perform an independent review of this vendor I'm interested in using?
Benefits of RTEM
RTEM is a cost-effective solution available today. It can help owners take action to reduce exposure to upcoming Local Law 97 fines and can help against rising energy costs. RTEM can help:
- Decrease the number of hot/cold calls to your building Super
- Reduce energy waste
- Allow more predictable utility bills
- Extend the life of your energy equipment
- Avoid unexpected building maintenance issues
Frequently Asked Questions
What are RTEM Qualified Vendors?
NYSERDA has 120 RTEM Qualified Vendors who are experts in delivering the highest-quality RTEM service for residential spaces. Our partnered vendors offer advice and support throughout the project—from installation to continued monitoring and optimization.
Since 2017, NYSERDA has supported the installation of RTEM platforms in over 1,200 buildings – including 300+ Multifamily sites – representing nearly 300 million square feet of property in New York.
As a key condition of participation in the program, NYSERDA required that vendors were qualified through a rigorous, independent review process, which stress-tested claimed system capabilities and features, along with a vendor’s documented track record of performance on previous projects. While over 450+ vendor applications were evaluated over the course of the program, the NYSERDA team found that only ~125 met the minimum set of required functionality and service reporting standards.
Amongst these vendors, NYSERDA issued two types of qualification: System and Service
System Vendors: Responsible for the underlying data collection and control platform – the hardware & software located within the four walls of your building connected to equipment which extracts the real-time data and makes it available, along with automatic insights, in the cloud.
Service Vendors: Experienced with analyzing real-time data from RTEM Systems and working to optimize building system operation. Responsible for generating an in-depth set of insights on equipment operation on a recurring basis to drive adoption of data-based Energy Conservation measures.
The qualified vendors offer advice and support throughout the project — from installation to ongoing monitoring and optimization. While all vendors have met the same minimum bar for qualification, some System or Service offerings may be more or less applicable to your specific building type or systems.
If you have questions on which of the companies on our Qualified Vendor list may be a best fit for your facility type or equipment, we encourage you to reach out to us through the link above and we can help generate options!
What is Local Law 97?
Local Law 97 (LL97) is part of New York City’s ambitious plan to address carbon emissions and make NYC carbon neutral by 2050. Once enacted, most buildings over 25,000 gross square feet that exceed emissions limits will face annual fines beginning in 2025.
Learn more about LL 97 from NYC Accelerator.
RTEM Resources for Condo and Coop Buildings
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Building Energy Exchange Building Envelope
Learn MoreA guide to building envelope solutions that improve comfort, marketability, and energy efficiency.
Read more about Building Energy Exchange Building Envelope
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NYCA's Building Energy Snapshot
Enter a building address to learn about its energy use and Local Law 97 compliance status.Learn MoreRead more about NYCA's Building Energy Snapshot
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Building Energy Exchange LL97 Carbon Emissions Calculator
This calculator estimates a building's carbon penalty as a result of NYC LL97.Learn MoreRead more about Building Energy Exchange LL97 Carbon Emissions Calculator
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RTEM Informational Video
Quick video on how building management systems work, the advancements made in smart building management technology, and the benefits these solutions provide.Learn MoreRead more about RTEM Informational Video
Vendor Highlights
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Bright Power Case Study
Check out how we brought energy technology to Selfhelp Community ServicesLearn MoreRead more about Bright Power Case Study
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Parity Case Study
We love what we do and it shows in our work, and on the faces of our employees.Learn MoreRead more about Parity Case Study
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Dual Fuel Case Study
Explore how RTEM provided benefits beyond energy savings for this multifamily building.Learn MoreRead more about Dual Fuel Case Study
You might also be interested in these programs:
- Low Carbon Capital Planning Support for Multifamily Buildings – Provides a 75% cost-share towards an energy study to help owners develop a step-by-step capital plan for their Multifamily property or portfolio to integrate low carbon retrofits at their own pace.
- Low Carbon Pathways for Multifamily Buildings – NYSERDA provides incentives of $700-$5,000+ per unit for the installation of low carbon energy-saving upgrade packages for existing market-rate and affordable multifamily buildings, including incentives for upgrades to the building envelope, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, and domestic hot water (DHW) systems.
- Building Operations and Maintenance Workforce Development Training Program – NYSERDA will share up to 50 percent of the cost, up to $400,000, to help employers and building owners develop training projects that create the educational strategy, on-site training framework, and tools needed to advance the skills of building operations and maintenance workers
- Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program – Financial support for completing an energy study to identify and evaluate opportunities to reduce energy costs and incorporate clean energy into capital planning.