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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA’s) Focus on Colleges and Universities (C&U) identifies incentives for public and private institutions to reduce their energy usage. In an age of rising energy costs and increased calls for reducing greenhouse gases, energy efficiency is a high priority. How does an institution formulate and fund a practical and effective plan that fits its philosophy and its budget? Through practical, technical assistance and financial incentives, Focus on C&U is designed to help New York State colleges and universities fund their energy and environmental objectives and maintain a healthy bottom line.
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"NYSERDA funds have been instrumental in helping to maintain the leadership Columbia University has developed through the years in its innovative and common sense approach to keeping energy use and cost as low as possible, while at the same time meeting the heating and cooling comfort needs of its student, faculty and program constituents."
– Joseph Ienuso
Executive Vice President
Columbia University Facilities
Energy Efficiency Can Be Financially Beneficial
NYSERDA has funding available for energy efficiency improvements on college and university campuses for new construction, renovations, or equipment upgrades. Focus on C&U will work to identify the range of NYSERDA incentives available for all qualified improvements. Additional funding could also be identified from city, State, federal, and non-governmental sources. For more information, email Focus on C&U at HigherEd@nyserda.org.
NYSERDA Program Opportunity Notices (PONs), and other
forms of assistance
available for eligible
Colleges & Universities
Technical Assistance Programs:
>FlexTech - Use a prequalified consultant
>Technical Assistance - Use your own consultant
Financial Incentive Programs:
>Existing Facilities Program
New Construction Assistance:
>New Construction Program
Renewable Energy Programs:
>Power...Naturally
How Can Focus on C&U Help Implement Energy Efficiency Measures
- Prioritize Buildings
- Identify Opportunities for Energy Savings
- Evaluate Return on Investment
- Develop and Implement an Energy Efficiency Action Plan
- Measure Identification and Implementation Assistance
Supporting Energy Efficiency Through Incentives
- Technical Assistance cost-sharing is available to help identify improvements on campus.
- Financial incentives are available for new energy-efficient equipment and equipment replacement projects.
Other Potential State Assistance
Securing Your Financial Incentives
Assistance is available from EYP, the implementation contractor for NYSERDA’s Focus on Colleges and Universities Program. Professional staff are available for one-on-one meetings, to offer guidance, and to identify available incentives.
For more information, email Focus on C&U at HigherEd@nyserda.org
or please call our Focus on Colleges and Universities hotline at 1-866-330-7317
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