NYSERDAGreen Jobs – Green New York

Program Outline

Michael D’ArcyRUPCO Outreach Coordinator

Delaware & Sullivan Counties

BPI Certified Regional Energy Coach

Municipal Outreach Coordinator

Introduction

Mid Hudson Valley Regional Energy Coach

• Building Analyst

• Envelope Professional

Perform comprehensive, whole-home assessments, identify problems at the root cause and prescribe and prioritize solutions based on building science.

Quantify performance and prescribe improvements to help tighten the building envelope (shell), stop uncontrolled air leakage and optimize comfort, durability and HV/AC performance.

Building Performance Institute Inc (BPI)Certified Professional

Rural Ulster Preservation Company

Strengthening homes, communities, and lives!

About RUPCO

• RUPCO is a not-for-profit agency

• CBO Constituency Based Organization

• Established in 1981

Independent Contractor to the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA)

About NYSERDA

• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

• Established by the New York State Legislature in 1975

• NYSERDA is tasked to address the State’s energy and environmental challenges

Mission:

Advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York’s economy and environment.

About Green Jobs – Green New York

Green Jobs/Green NY is a statewide initiative established by the NYS Legislature in 2009 to:

• Promote energy efficiency, energy conservation and clean technologies

• Reduce energy consumption and costs

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• Support sustainable community development

• Create green job opportunities, including for emerging, unemployed and displaced workforce

Types of Residential Programs• H O M E P E R F O R M A N C E W I T H E N E R GY

S TA R ® ( H P w E S )

• A S S I S T E D H P w E S

• E m Po w e r N Y

Free or Reduced Cost Home Energy Audit

Cash Incentives & Low Interest – Low Cost Financing

Income Eligible Assistance

• 10% Cash Back for eligible high energy efficiency measures

• ≤ 80% AMI Households: NYSERDA pays 50% of the cost of eligible measures up to $5,000 for single-family homes or $10,000 for 2-4 family homes

• ≤ 60% SMI Households: EmPower New YorkSM

delivers energy savings at no cost

Incentives based on Area Median Income (AMI)

Cost effective electric reduction measures such as high efficiency lighting and refrigerator replacements, insulation and air sealing, and education

Example:<80% AMI Family of 4

$65,507

<60% SMI Family of 4$50,184

Program Incentives

Property Eligibility

• 1-4 unit residential properties; primary residence and/or rental property

• All heating fuel types (Electric, gas, oil, propane, etc)

• Structure must be in New York State

Is it Worth it?

Property Eligibility

• 1-4 unit residential properties; primary residence and/or rental property

• All heating fuel types (Electric, gas, oil, propane, etc)

• Structure must be in New York State

Comprehensive Home energy Assessments or Energy Audit

92% on All New Yorkers Qualify for a Energy Audit

If you make less then $123,000 in Delaware County then your Audit is FREE

The HPwES Audit Application

Free or Reduced Cost GuideGJGNY Area Median Family Income (AMI):

Sulivan COUNTY(Other counties see income chart on HPwES application)

100% 200% 250% 300% 350% 400%

AMI$61,500 ≤ $123,000 ≤ $153,750 ≤ $184,500 ≤ $216,300 ≤ $ 246,000

Single Unit Audit;

≤ 3,500 SFFree Audit $50 $100 $150 $200

2 - 4 Units Audit;

Single Unit ≥ 3,500 SF

Free Audit $80 $160 $240 $320

What is an Energy Audit?

• A “whole house” approach to home energy improvement

– Requires understanding of the dynamic interaction among home systems

• Heating and cooling systems

• Water heaters and other combustion appliances

• Ventilation

• Shell features

Focus is on much more than energy efficiency!

• Health and safety• Comfort• Durability and long-term

value of housing• Environmental benefits

What is an Energy Audit?

What is Home Performance?

Combustion Health and Safety Testing

Finding Leaks with a Blower Door

Checking Insulation

Appliances and Lighting

Ventilation

Michael D'ArcyOutreach Coordinator GJ/GNYRegional Energy CoachRUPCO289 Fair St. Kingston NY 12401Main (845)331-2140 ext:261 CELL (845)705-7883