New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Focus on Local GovernmentPresented by:

Stephanie SimonsPOC for the Western, Central and Capital District regions

October 7, 2010Syracuse 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 GovernmentProgram 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 GovernmentGeneral Questions:Amy Santos (Project Manager)localgovernment@nyserda.org

Toll-free: (877) 717-6841

Regions 1 & 3:Stephanie Simonsregion1POC@nyserda.orgregion3POC@nyserda.org

Region 2: Ann Heidenreichregion2POC@nyserda.org

Region 4: Meridith Nierenbergregion4POC@nyserda.org

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 Performance-

Based 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) 717-6841localgovernment@nyserda.org

Stephanie SimonsDirect: (716) 408-7477