Empire Building Challenge Funds 10 Multifamily Retrofit Projects
Through the Empire Building Challenge (EBC) program, NYSERDA has awarded nearly $28 million to support 10 retrofit projects that will bring energy efficiency and electrification upgrades to multifamily housing across New York State. Spanning more than 123 million square feet of real estate and 123,000 residential units, including 13,000 affordable housing units, these projects are poised to drive more than $150 million in private investment and attract cutting-edge solution providers to the region. Each project demonstrates practical strategies to sharply cut fossil fuel use, enhance resident comfort, and lower operating expenses for building owners. With 22 showcase buildings, 17 of which are located in disadvantaged communities, these projects further highlight how decarbonization can deliver healthier, more sustainable housing while providing a scalable roadmap for the broader market.
Explore these projects and their decarbonization plans on the resource library.
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Announcing Additional NYSERDA Heat Recovery Funding Opportunities
NYSERDA’s Heat Recovery Project Development Program has added two new categories of funded activities to accelerate heat recovery retrofit projects in New York. The new funding opportunities include:
Category 3: Heat Recovery Demonstration – Competitive implementation funding up to $2 million for heat recovery demonstration projects that are impactful, scalable, and cost-effective in New York State. Round 1 proposals are due Thursday, November 7th, 2024 by 3:00PM E.T and must meet these requirements.
Category 4: Manufacturer Growth Initiative – Open enrollment funding for solution providers qualified under NYSERDA’s RFQL 5217 – Heat Recovery Solutions. Applicants can receive up to 75% of costs, up to $100,000, to support growth initiative tasks such as market research and adaptation, regulatory compliance, supply chain and logistics, sales and marketing, and business development assistance. Applications from eligible applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Learn more about NYSERDA’s Heat Recovery Project Development Program below.
