NYSERDA Press Releases

NYSERDA Announces the New York Energy $mart^SM Small Commercial Lighting Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Tom Collins, NYSERDA
(518) 862-1090, ext. 3250

ALBANY, NY – The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) working with ICF Consulting, announces the New York Energy $mart^SM Small Commercial Lighting Program. The program promotes effective and efficient lighting solutions that result in better lit spaces, which allow people to see more easily and cost less to operate. The new program will help lighting contractors, product distributors, and other lighting decision makers design and implement these lighting improvements in small commercial spaces.

The Small Commercial Lighting Program offers:

• Tools and resources that give guidance on designing and installing effective, energy- efficient lighting that meets specific needs and provides better illumination;
• Training sessions for distributors and contractors on effective lighting design and implementation with web-based follow-up;
• Cash awards for program competitions based on superior lighting designs and number of small commercial spaces upgraded with effective lighting; and
• Demonstration projects of exemplary lighting designs in small commercial spaces.

Additional benefits for participants include: incentives to help offset any added costs associated with lighting upgrades, lighting design support, technical training and assistance, and incentives for professional lighting certification.

Small commercial spaces located in most New York State utility distribution company service territories are eligible. Small commercial spaces are defined as those measuring between 1,000 and 10,000 square feet.

To learn how you can participate, contact Adam Holmes of ICF Consulting at (518) 452- 0097 or send an e-mail to adamholmes@icfconsulting.com.

NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation, supports projects in New York State that develop and promote technologies that save energy and reduce emissions. Funding for NYSERDA’s New York Energy $mart^SM program is derived from a Systems Benefits Charge; established by the New York State Public Service Commission to ensure that important research and development and energy efficiency programs continue during the utilities’ transition to competition.

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