Manhattan Chamber of Commerce – Greener NY Manhattan Chamber of Commerce – Greener NY Harris SchaerHarris Schaer

March 27, 2009March 27, 2009

About NYSERDAAbout NYSERDA

• Public Benefit Corporation Established in 1975 by the New York State Legislature

• SBC funding since 1996

• Providing financial as well as technical assistance

• Focus on market transformation

• Forge public/private partnerships with stakeholders

“To identify solutions to New York State’s energy challenges in ways that benefit the State’s economy and environment.”

Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency ProgramsPrograms

Commercial/Industrial• New Construction Program• FlexTech, Technical Assistance & Energy Audit Programs• Existing Facilities Program• Business Partners Program

Residential• Multifamily Performance Program• Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®

Energy Audit ProgramEnergy Audit ProgramEligibility: < $75,000 in Annual ELECTRIC BillsOffer • Fuel-neutral energy walk-throughCost

Annual Electric Bills Energy Audit Fee< $25,000 $100

$25,000 - $75,000 $400

Note: Audit Fee is refundable if audit-recommended measures are implemented

Sample Description Cost Savings Payback

Upgrade Lighting $2.861 $683 4.2

Improve Programmable Thermostats 230 722 0.3

Install High Efficiency Motors 8,738 1,378 6.3

Install LED Exit Signs 400 103 3.9

Total $12,229 $2,886 4.2

Existing FacilitiesExisting Facilities

Pre-qualified Incentives:• Applicants can receive incentives ($/unit) for pre-qualified energy-

efficiency and conservation measures• Projects can receive up to $30,000 of funding• Straightforward participation process• 9 equipment categories• http://www.nyserda.org/Programs/Existing_Facilities/

• Lighting • Motors • Commercial Kitchen Equipment & Washers

• HVAC • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs / VSDs)

• Interval Meters

• Chillers • Commercial Refrigeration

• Gas Efficiency (Con Edison only)

Further NYSERDA Further NYSERDA AssistanceAssistance

Website: www.nyserda.orgToll Free: 1-866-NYSERDANYC Office: (212) 971-5342

Program Staff– Energy Audit: Clararose Voigt, x3007 / cfv@nyserda.org– Existing Facilities: Harris Schaer, x3021 /

hms@nyserda.org– New Construction: Allison Leighton, x3015 / asl@nyserda.org

Questions?