Greetings from your E$C Coordinator, Diana Pangestu:
Brrrr.... October is getting chilly, but we're just warming up as Solar One commences its second year of delivering you NYSERDA Program information through the Energy $mart Communities Program. As a refresher, we've included a section on what exactly the Energy $mart Communities Program is so that you can be better informed.
More important, NYSERDA has updated some of its programs. To find out what programs have changed and what those changes are, please refer to the news below.
Also, for those of you considering installing solar PV systems on your commercial roof, Solar One's YouTube video explains the process.
The
Energy $mart Communities eNewsletter disseminates information on NYSERDA
programs and incentives, energy efficiency projects, contractor and
building owner trainings, and partner news and events. |
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The Energy $mart Communities Program - What Is It, and Why Solar One?
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"Hello, my name is Diana Pangestu, and I am the Energy $mart Communities Coordinator for the Downstate South Region (Manhattan and Staten Island)."
What
is the Energy $mart Communities Program?
The Energy $mart Communities (E$C) Program offers local, convenient,
community-based access to the New York State Energy Research and Development
Authority's (NYSERDA's) energy-efficiency and R&D programs. NYSERDA works
with 10 Community Coordinators, strategically located throughout the State, to
outreach NYSERDA's programs to residential, commercial, institutional,
municipal, and industrial customers.
Why Solar One?
Through the E$C Program, Solar One serves as NYSERDA's representative in the
Downstate South region (Manhattan and Staten Island), one of the 10 regions covering
all of NYS with the exception of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
What Does the Energy $mart Communities Coordinator Do For You?
As the E$C Coordinator at Solar One, my responsibilities include:
* Educating and providing assistance to New York City's homeowners, community
leaders, business owners, and the general public on energy efficiency and
renewable resources using community-based outreach, energy education forums,
and one-on-one consulting to energy-related businesses and entrepreneurs.
* Matching energy project needs with the available NYSERDA funding
opportunities and other economic development resources, including utility
incentives, government tax credits and abatements, financing options, and other
local resources.
* Helping organizations and businesses create jobs by providing access to job
training and recruitment opportunities.
* Creating partnerships to encourage the development and implementation of
local energy initiatives. Initiatives to date include the Green Small
Businesses and Green Bodegas with the Manhattan Borough President's Office Go
Green Committee, the Green from the Ground Up for Multifamily Buildings Traveling
Workshop, and the LED Holiday Lighting Campaign.
* Building a network of local organizations and agencies, such as local
government entities, non-profits, building owners and managers, energy service
companies, professional associations, building trade unions, and other parties
interested in contributing to the adoption of energy efficiency and renewable
energy.
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A Brief Summary of Recent NYSERDA Program Changes
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The following is a brief summary of recent program changes to the more common NYSERDA Programs. For a list of other NYSERDA program opportunities, click here to go to the NYSERDA Funding Opportunities webpage.
PON4:
Energy Conservation Study
Funds have been fully allocated and the PON was closed on September 17, 2009.
Home Performance with ENERGY STARŪ Program (HPwES)The HPwES Standard
Incentives are in effect for the five New York City Boroughs and Westchester County through December 31st, 2009. The
Enhanced Incentives ceased September 31, 2009.
Existing Facilities Program (EFP)
The Con Edison Gas Program under EFP officially closed on October 8, 2009.
PON 1050: PV Incentive Program
As of October 14, 2009, NYSERDA changed
the incentives for the PV Incentive Program. The following incentive structure
will now be in effect:
Residential - $2.50 per watt up to the first 4 kW and $1.50 per watt after the
first 4 kW up to a maximum of 8 kW per site/meter, and not to exceed 50% of the
total installed system costs.
Commercial - $2.50 per watt up to the first 40 kW and $1.50 per watt after the
first 40 kW up to a maximum of 80 kW per site/meter, and not to exceed 50% of
the total installed system costs.
Not-For-Profit - $4.00 per watt up to a maximum of 25 kW per site/meter, and
not to exceed 50% of the total installed system costs.
New York State ENERGY STARŪ
Homes and Building Integrated PV systems are still eligible for an additional
$.50 per watt addition to the above incentives.
Green Jobs/Green NY Bill (A8901)
The purpose of this new bill is to establish a "Green Jobs/Green New
York" program administered by NYSERDA with a goal of making 1,000,000
homes, businesses, and not-for-profits in New York more energy efficient while
creating thousands of new green jobs and training the workers to fill
them. For more information, click here. |
Going Solar in NYC: Commercial Properties
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This short video, produced by Chris Neidl of Solar One, provides an overview of the requirements, process and costs of investing in solar photovoltaics for commercial property owners in New York City. To see the video, click here.
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Upcoming Low Cost No Cost Green Events
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CLICK ON LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Wednesday, October 21, 6pm to 8pm. High Performance Green Building Salon: NYC Street Design Manual Presentation. Knoll Showroom, 76 9th Avenue, 11th Floor.
Urban Green Members: $10, Nonmembers: $15, students with valid ID: $10. Join
Margaret Newman, Chief of Staff to NYC Transportation Commissioner Janette
Sadik Khan, as she introduces the recently released New York City Street Design
Manual. This design balances the city's transportation needs with the city's
community and environmental needs.
Thursday, October 22, 6:30pm to 9pm. Solar in the City: Episode III We're in Hot Water. New York University, Stern
School of Business, 44 W 4th Street, Room 170 in the Henry Kaufman Management
Center. Suggested Donation: NYSES members: $10 for non members $15. Join us as
our expert panel thoroughly explores Solar Hot Water, the misunderstood cousin
of Solar PV. Gain insight on available technologies, costs and finance options.
Saturday October 24, 12pm to 3pm. Coleman Park Composting Site Open House. Pike Street and Cherry Street. Free
Admission. Join the Lower East Side Ecology Center for an open house of their
new compost processing site at Coleman Park. There will be tours of the site,
compost giveaways and activities for the whole family. Come learn exactly how
your food and scraps get turned into natural fertilizer.
Wednesday October 28, 8:30am to 11:30am. Liquid Assets Capitalizing on the Water and Energy Nexus. The William and Anita Newman Conference Center
Room 750, 151 East 25th Street, Free Admission. What would cost effective,
ecologically sound management of water and energy look like? Join us as our
expert panel discusses how wastewater and storm water can be captured, treated,
stored and reused. Also learn about the NYC waste water treatment and sewer
systems and what improvements they need
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NYSERDA's Energy $mart
Communities program provides information and support to
individuals and businesses interested in energy efficiency and
alternative energy. Energy
$mart Communities encourages decision-makers and community members to adopt
energy efficiency as a means of economic and community growth.
Contact your Downstate South (Manhattan and Staten Island) E$C
Coordinator, Diana Pangestu, by phone at 212-785-0734 or email at
diana@solar1.org if you are interested in:- Co-programming an event
- Receiving informational sessions on NYSERDA programs
- Creating an energy-efficiency project for your building
- Becoming a contractor partner with NYSERDA
- Any other questions or comments
All New York Energy $martSM Programs are funded by a System Benefits
Charge (SBC) paid by electric distribution customers of Central Hudson
Gas & Electric, Con Edison, NYSEG, National Grid, Orange &
Rockland, and Rochester Gas & Electric. NYSERDA, a public benefit
corporation established by law in 1975, administers SBC funds and
programs under an agreement with the Public Service Commission.
www.getenergysmart.org
www.nyserda.org
www.powernaturally.org
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Energy Tip!
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PHANTOM LOAD
Instead of just turning your electronics off it is better to unplug them because even when they're "off" they still draw electricity from the outlet - something known as a "phantom load." |
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Get certified by BPI to do energy efficiency work! NYSERDA offers reimbursements for most trainings.To see a calendar of all upcoming trainings including Solar PV, Geothermal, and Energy Modeling Training, click here.
Building Analyst Trainings November 22 in Manhattan through the Bronx Community CollegeThis six day training
program prepares students wishing to pursue Building Analyst certification
through the Building Performance Institute. Building Analyst certification is
required of participating Home Performance with ENERGY STARŪ
contractors. Envelope ProfessionalNovember 5 in Brooklyn through the Bronx Community CollegeThis
training, which includes both classroom sessions and field experience,
will help you prepare for the Building Performance Institute's Envelope Professional written and field exams.
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Some of NYSERDA's Programs
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