New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Focus on Local Government
Presented by:
Stephanie Simons
POC for the Western, Central and Capital District regions
October 7, 2010
Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center
Smart Management for Small Communities
What is NYSERDA?
• New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority
• Established in 1975 by State Legislature
• Mission: To advance innovative energy
solutions in ways that improve New York’s
economy and environment.
How Can NYSERDA Help?
• Cost-Sharing for Energy Studies:
– Energy Audit, FlexTech
• Financial Incentives to Support Energy Project
Implementation
– Existing Facilities, New Construction, PV/Small Wind,
Alternative Fuel Vehicle
• Outreach / Application Support Services
– Focus on Local Government, Focus on Municipal
Water and Wastewater
Focus on Local Government
Program Goals:
• Improve municipal awareness of the benefits
of energy efficiency and NYSERDA programs
• Encourage and facilitate municipal
identification and implementation of energy
projects.
Focus on Local Government
• Provides assistance on a regional basis through
designated “Points of Contact” (or POCs)
• POCs can help your municipality by:
– Facilitating participation in NYSERDA programs
• Navigating you through NYSERDA program offerings
• Completing the applications for you
– Identifying and prioritizing opportunities for energy
savings
– Assisting with implementation of energy projects
Focus on Local Government
General Questions:
Amy Santos (Project Manager)
[email protected]
Toll-free: (877) 717-6841
Regions 1 & 3:
Stephanie Simons
[email protected]
[email protected]
Region 2: Ann Heidenreich
[email protected]
Region 4: Meridith Nierenberg
[email protected]
Focus on Local Government
• Focus supports the New York State Climate Smart
Communities Program, a State and local partnership to
encourage climate protection
• POCs can support Climate Smart Communities by:
– Assisting with municipal completion of an inventory of
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
– Supporting municipal efforts to develop and implement a “local
action plan” to reduce GHG emissions and save energy
– Facilitating participation in NYSERDA programs
– Providing assistance with municipal benchmarking efforts to
monitor progress
NYSERDA Program Highlights
• NYSERDA to provide direct support for
municipalities taking the Climate Smart
Communities pledge
– WHAT’S NEW: This Program!
– Anticipated to be a pilot program
– May provide hands-on assistance with completion
of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and local
action plans, among other services
NYSERDA Program Highlights
• Revolving Loan Fund for Small Commercial
and Non-Profit Entities
– WHAT’S NEW: This Program!
– Anticipated to be launched soon
– Will assist small municipalities with financing
energy projects
NYSERDA Program Highlights
• Energy Audit Program
– Provides low-cost energy audits for buildings with
an annual electric cost of less than $75,000
• $100 per building (if annual energy costs < $25,000)
• $400 per building (if annual energy costs > $25,000)
– WHAT’S NEW
• Anticipated that Program will no longer be restricted to
entities paying the Systems Benefit Charge (SBC)
NYSERDA Program Highlights
• Existing Facilities Program
– Offers Pre-Qualified Incentives and PerformanceBased Incentives
• Pre-Qualified Incentives on specific energy efficient products
such as Lighting, HVAC, Motors, etc.
• Performance-Based Incentives for large-scale projects
– WHAT’S NEW:
• Anticipated that Program will offer Gas Incentives
• Anticipated that Program will offer Operational Incentives
Questions? Contact Us!
Focus on Local Government services
are provided at no cost for your municipality
Toll-Free: (877) 717-6841
[email protected]
Stephanie Simons
Direct: (716) 408-7477