Become a NYSERDA Qualified Contractor
NYSERDA is working to rapidly transition to a clean energy economy and decarbonize New York State’s buildings, transportation system, and power generation. To advance these ambitious goals, NYSERDA works with a variety of partners, including contractors, to offer solutions that can help reduce energy usage and costs and raise awareness of clean energy products and services.
NYSERDA qualified contractors encompass a range of professions offering clean energy and energy efficiency solutions, equipment, and technical expertise, including:
- Installers
- Energy auditors
- Consultants
- Engineers
- Appliance vendors
- Service providers
Why Become a Qualified Contractor?
By becoming a NYSERDA qualified contractor, you’ll join a select network of professionals and firms offering in-demand energy efficiency services and clean energy equipment. As a qualified contractor, you can grow your customer base and access financial incentives through NYSERDA to increase your competitiveness.
Depending on the program, contractors could receive:
- Project and customer leads
- Ability to offer rebates and incentives to customers
- Access to customized sales and/or installation trainings
- Marketing materials
- Rewards and recognition
- Ability to participate in the low-interest Green Jobs Green New York Financing program
- Invitations to round-table discussions to help develop policies, shape future program development, and provide insights and feedback
- Access to cost-sharing through the Cooperative Advertising and Training for Clean Energy Partners program
NYSERDA is seeking qualified contractors offering the clean energy equipment and services required to transform New York for a greener future.
Explore Partner Opportunities
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Clean Heating and Cooling
Read More Clean Heating and Cooling (opens in new window)Become a NYS Clean Heat contractor to offer your customers rebates and low-interest financing on air source and ground source heat pumps, and heat pump water heaters.
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Commercial Energy Planning and Studies
Read More Commercial Energy Planning and StudiesProvide customized technical assistance, such as site-specific energy studies to inform clean energy management and investment decisions, for commercial, industrial, and multifamily facilities.
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Energy Storage
Read More Energy StorageBecome an Energy Storage participating contractor to offer incentives for retail storage projects and contract directly with commercial customers.
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New Construction – Primary Energy Consultant
Read More New Construction – Primary Energy ConsultantDeliver energy consulting services to building owners, developers, and leaseholders on projects supported by NYSERDA’s new construction initiatives.
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Multifamily Energy Pathways Contractor Network
Read More Multifamily Energy Pathways Contractor NetworkAccess a growing client base of multifamily building customers participating in an increasing list of programs administered by NYSERDA, utilities, and affordable housing agencies.
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Residential Appliance Vendor
Read More Residential Appliance VendorGain access to residential customers participating in EmPower+ New York to deliver and install energy-efficient refrigerators and freezers as a participating contractor.
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Residential Energy Efficiency
Read More Residential Energy EfficiencyTap into a residential customer base taking part in NYSERDA programs and receive compensation from NYSERDA for providing no-cost energy assessments as a participating contractor.
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Residential Financing
Read More Residential FinancingOffer competitive customer financing through the Green Jobs – Green New York Residential Financing Program to help finance energy assessments, energy efficiency improvements, and renewable energy installations.
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Solar Electric (PV)
Read More Solar Electric (PV)Gain access to the NY-Sun incentive program to offer benefits to residential or commercial customers.
Contractor Resources
- Workforce Development and Training: Explore on-the-job training, internship funding, and other opportunities for business looking to grow and/or train their teams for success in New York’s growing clean energy economy.
- Doing Business with NYSERDA: Review basic guidelines, policies, and opportunities for working with NYSERDA.
- Code of Conduct for NYSERDA Contractors [PDF]: See what is expected of contractors to ensure a business relationship with NYSERDA that is consistent with ethical business practices.
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