Capture low- and no-cost efficiency savings that build momentum and free up budget.
Work through these substeps in order. Progress tracking arrives in a later phase.
The same grid used in the Decarbonization Roadmap deck: each substep of stop 2 is a column, with Service Providers and Rebates, Incentives & Financing as the two resource rows. Listings are potential matches — verify eligibility and vet providers before hiring.
| Resources | 2.aImplement (Low/No-Cost) Lighting Upgrades | 2.bImplement (Low/No-Cost) Plug-Load Upgrades | 2.cImplement (Low/No-Cost) Refrigeration Upgrades | 2.dImplement (Low/No-Cost) Commissioning Upgrades | 2.eNote & track energy events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Providers | |||||
| Rebates, Incentives & Financing | No tagged program yet | No tagged program yet | No tagged program yet |
7 active programs from the NYC Accelerator tracker relate to this stop. Treat each as a potential match until eligibility is confirmed.
National Grid provides customers with annual whole building aggregated usage information and uploads the data onto the Energy Star Portfolio Manager platform.
Program offers rebates for envelope measures such as windows, doors, wall/roof insulation, air sleaing, weather stripping and more. $11/therm custom rebate.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) requires certain industrial facilities to obtain a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharge from industrial activities. Through the I/C Program, DEP inspects MSGP facilities and takes enforcement actions if necessary. DEP also assesses unpermitted facilities to determine if their stormwater contributions fall under the State Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit Program.
The Leak Forgiveness Program is designed to provide financial relief to customers (50% of high bill amount, but final amount not <150% of typical bill) while also incentivizing water conservation.
The Multi-Family Conservation Program (MCP) provides qualified multiple-family housing of four or more dwelling units with billing based on a fixed charge per unit in lieu of billing based on metered charges. The program objective is to promote water conservation in multiple-family housing, while giving customers control over their water and wastewater costs. At the discretion of the DEP Commissioner, buildings with substantial increases in water consumption caused by unaddressed leaks or waste may be expelled from the program. The MCP requires participants to implement certain conservation measures in order to remain on flat-rate billing. Properties must have an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) compatible contemporary meter and an AMR device installed, and high-efficiency water-using fixtures installed in 70% of all units. Toilets installed as a part of DEP’s original 1994 to 1997 Toilet Rebate Program will count towards this requirement.
Offers a voluntary water and sewer service line protection program through American Water Resources (AWR). This voluntary program is designed to protect New York City homeowners from unexpected service line repair costs. For water line protection, the rate is $66.84 per year and for sewer line protection, the rate is $114.60 per year. The New York City Water Board adopts the annual rates for the programs along with regular water and sewer service charges. These charges will be included in your DEP water and sewer bill and must be paid to remain eligible. Enrolled customers will have unlimited protection for covered repairs with no service fees or deductibles. In the event of a break, customers should contact AWR directly to coordinate the repair.
The Water Conservation and Reuse Grant Pilot Program provides commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential property owners with incentives to install fixture retrofits and other water efficiency technologies, such as on-site water reuse systems, totaling $50,000 or more on a single private property.
33 providers in the NYC Accelerator directory list services that serve this stop. Listing only — vet before hiring.
Sustainable architecture and building envelope efficiency: energy-efficient design, resilience planning, LL97 compliance; assessments, energy audits, design, project management, and implementation of sustainability measures; also mechanical/MEP, LL84, LL87.
Energy-efficient equipment and service-oriented solution provider specializing in commercial/industrial HVAC systems since 1997; chillers 30-3300 tons used in 80+ countries; absorption chillers in CHP applications; NYC service team holds a GC license for design-build MEP work.
Award-winning energy efficiency contracting firm; helps owners/managers of large buildings (multifamily, commercial, industrial, institutional) save money by saving energy.
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