New York is making $15 million available for new building technologies designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and lower operating costs in residential and commercial properties statewide, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.
The funding will support the state’s Innovation for Affordable Building Electrification program, which focuses on technologies that can be scaled in existing buildings to improve energy performance, electrification, and load management.
State officials said the initiative is aimed at helping building owners adopt newer technologies that reduce energy use while improving reliability, indoor air quality, and affordability.
The program, administered by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, will fund projects tied to three major categories: energy efficiency, electrification, and load management.
Eligible projects could include building envelope improvements, ventilation upgrades, heat pump systems, electric load management systems, battery storage integration, and other technologies designed to reduce stress on the electric grid.
Hochul said the initiative is intended to help modernize buildings across the state while balancing energy reliability with affordability and comfort for consumers.
NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said the state is seeking partnerships with researchers, manufacturers, building owners, educational institutions, and industry groups to accelerate the adoption of next-generation building technology.
Projects benefiting low- and moderate-income households or disadvantaged communities will receive priority consideration under the program.
Applications are due July 23, with an optional letter of intent process available through July 2. NYSERDA will also host a webinar June 3 outlining application requirements and project details.
The announcement comes as New York continues broader efforts tied to its climate agenda and long-term emissions reduction goals. State officials said buildings remain one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions statewide.
The funding is supported through a 2025 order from the New York State Public Service Commission that finances statewide clean energy innovation and research programs through 2030.
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