EdVANTAGE Blog

A few weeks back we posted an item about the availability of funding for energy conservation studies through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

Now NYSERDA asks that we pass along notice of availability of more substantial funding to support implementation of energy conservation initiatives.

Below is the notice NYSERDA provided:

NYSERDA announces the availability of $74 million through RFP 1613, Project Implementation for State Energy Program.

RFP 1613 has a competitive application process and funds will be awarded based on the value of the project. Selection criteria include cost effectiveness, leveraging of funds, benchmarking, and compliance with New York State Energy Conservation Code.

Eligible applicants include municipal governments, public K-12 schools, public universities or colleges (including SUNY, SUNY community colleges, CUNY, CUNY community colleges), hospitals and non-profit organizations (defined as a Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) qualifying organization formed prior to February 17, 2009).

Each proposed project must fall into one of the following categories: energy efficiency; renewable energy; or alternative fuel vehicles.

Each applicant will be eligible to receive funding up to 100% of the project cost with a limit of $1,000,000 per applicant.

The RFP application can be viewed here http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1613rfp.asp .

We have been advised that $30 million is specifically available to support school projects.