Board Governance

NYSERDA's Board Members, management and staff are committed to transacting business in an open, transparent and ethical manner.

NYSERDA’s program principles reinforce its commitment to open and deliberative processes:

• NYSERDA uses an open, stakeholder-driven planning process to develop and implement its programs.
• NYSERDA issues competitive solicitations to attract the best ideas and talent.
• NYSERDA relies on peer reviews and performance measures in its selection of projects. Technical evaluation panels made up of experts outside the Authority and experts within the Authority review proposed projects. The composition of these panels requires either equal or greater representation by outside experts.
• NYSERDA uses a comprehensive evaluation process in its decision-making process. Program results are analyzed for effectiveness by staff not involved in program administration and also by outside evaluation contractors. In addition, when required by regulatory orders, certain programs are subject to evaluations that test the cost effectiveness of the programs by independent evaluation contractors.

This emphasis on collaboration, expertise, thorough and iterative internal review processes, and internal and external evaluation has allowed NYSERDA to achieve its objectives and to maintain a well-respected reputation in the field of energy research, development and demonstration, and energy efficiency deployment.

The links below are to various documents that demonstrate NYSERDA's commitment to good governance and accountability in pursuing its operations.

BOARD STRUCTURE

• Board Duties and Responsibilities
• Board Members Listing
• Board Committees and Charters
  • Audit and Finance Committee Charter
  • Governance Committee Charter
  • Program Planning Committee Charter
  • Waste and Facilities Management Committee Charter
• By-Laws

BOARD MEETINGS

• Notice of meetings, Meeting Agendas and Minutes, Meeting Webcast Archives
• Schedule of meetings

BOARD POLICIES

• Internal Control Manual
• Code of Conduct
• Code of Conduct for NYSERDA Contractors
• Procurement Guidelines
• Guidelines for Property Disposal
• Investment Guidelines

MANAGEMENT

• Organizational Chart

click here for financial and statutory reports

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