NYSERDA for Entrepreneurs

Jeffrey DomanskiNYSERDA Regional Outreach Contractor

Mid-Hudson Valley646-483-1338

[email protected]

NYSERDA for EntrepreneursiCAN-Global Entrepreneurs Breakfast Forum

November 13, 2013SUNY Rockland

Suffern, NY

• About NYSERDA

• NYSERDA Programs– Economic Development Growth Extension (EDGE)– Energy Programs– Cleaner, Greener Communities– Energy Innovation and Business Development– Emerging Technologies Accelerated

Commercialization– Research & Development

Agenda

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

• Public benefit corporation created in 1975 under the State Public Authorities Law

• Mission: – Reduce energy consumption, promote renewable

energy, protect environment– EDGE: spur investment and job growth and promote

sustainability and resiliency

• Funded by rate payers through System Benefits Charge (SBC)

• Program Staff and Program Contractors

NYSERDA

Sectors:• Clean tech• Higher Education• Economic Development

• Services: • - Marketing communications and outreach• - Technology events management

- Grant writing / business plans - Research and analysis

Courtney Strong Inc.

Economic Development Growth Extension

• FREE Outreach and Support for all NYSERDA Programs

• Match projects with funding

• Support Regional Economic Development Council

• Partnerships

• CFA assistance

EDGE Program

SOURCE: www.nyserda.ny.gov/BusinessAreas/Energy-Efficiency-and-Renewable-Programs/Commercial-and-Industrial.aspx

NYSERDA Energy Programs

• Energy analysis

• Incentives for equipment, standards

• Financing

• Sustainability planning and support

Programs: New Construction, Existing Facilities, Flex Tech/Industrial Process Efficiency, Small Commercial Energy Assessment, …

Energy Programs Overview

Cleaner, Greener Communities“Protect Environment … Secure a Clean Energy Future”

PON 2721 empowers regions to create more sustainable communities by funding smart growth practices that align with Regional Goals

Category 3 - Sustainability projects between $1-5 million $25 million available in 2013 Round (closed August 12)

$60 million for 2014 and 2015

Cleaner, Greener Communities

The CFA

http://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/

Round 3: $760,000,000 (closed August 12, 2013)

http://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/

SOURCE: www.nyserda.ny.gov/BusinessAreas/Energy-Efficiency-and-Renewable-Programs/Commercial-and-Industrial.aspx

NYSERDA Programs

Innovation & Business Development

https://www.cleantechnyconnect.com/

NYSERDA supports business and technology growth essentials.• The Cleantech Executives program:

– Introduce experienced executives and entrepreneurs to NYS opportunities in the clean energy industry

– Graduates connect to early-stage clean energy technology companies or business opportunities

• Mentoring programs include:– Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) program at High Tech

Rochester– Pre-seed Workshops– Six clean energy business incubators (e.g., iCAN-NY, NYC

ACRE)

I&BD Entrepreneur Support

ETAC-CIEmerging Technologies

and Accelerated Commercialization

“commercially available … underutilized.”

“energy efficiency, load-reducing technologies/strategies”

Research & Development

R&D Buildings Programs (examples)Program Opportunity NoticesPON 2606 - Advanced BuildingsPON 2846 - Innovations in Data Centers and Information Tech & Comm

Target: Thought Leaders, Innovative NYS Companies (young/old), Academic Researchers Must have R&D value. Not kwh incentive. No double dipping. Propose projects to competitive solicitation Typical Project $100k to $500K, 6 month to 2 years Proposal to start - about 6 months

R&D Case Studies

• Energy Programs

• Cleaner, Greener Communities

• Energy Innovation and Business Development

• Emerging Technologies Accelerated Commercialization

• Research & Development

Courtney Strong “Did you know…?” webinars

• November 19 – Municipal Opportunities

• December 17 – Solar and Lighting programs

• January 21 – Emerging Technologies

• Register: http://courtneystrong.com/2013/10/many-programs-many-benefits/

Conference: "Getting to the Bottom Line: Real-World Strategies To Save Dollars & Energy"

• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Financing Strategies

• March 2014

• Information / registration: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e8br1uzp6113af4d&oseq=&c=&ch=

Upcoming Events

ContactDutchess, Ulster, Orange, Sullivan, Putnam, and Rockland

WestchesterMelissa Lopez

[email protected]

@WestchesterEDGE

www.courtneystrong.comwww.nyserda.ny.gov

Jeffrey [email protected]

646-483-1338@MidHudsonEDGE

Patrice Courtney [email protected]

845-331-2238@PatriceCourtney

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