Large-Scale Thermal Program

Supporting Replicable Solutions to Building Decarbonization

To help advance technically and economically feasible projects to the design stage, NYSERDA launched the Large-Scale Thermal Program (PON 5614) to support the design of systems for single building projects and multiple building projects, using either a networked or non-networked approach.

The Large-Scale Thermal program supports the design of large-scale thermal system projects that serve as replicable examples for significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from heating, cooling, and hot water in buildings, using approaches that are clean and resilient, minimize energy consumption, maximize energy recovery, and offer an equitable approach to building decarbonization.

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Benefits of Large-Scale Thermal

• Reduces heating and cooling costs with a non-fossil fuel source
• Requires minimal maintenance and has a longer life span
• Creates a more comfortable environment for working, living, and learning with quiet, even heating and cooling
• Enables temperature customization and control for different spaces in your building
• Reduces your environmental impact with no combustion of fossil fuels, fuel storage, or carbon monoxide emissions 

Program Eligibility and Resources

Eligibility requirements and program rules for PON 5614 are available on the Current Funding Opportunities page .

A pre-bid webinar was held on July 11th describing the program opportunities and how to submit proposals.

• PON 5614 Webinar Recording
• PON 5614 Webinar Q&A [PDF]

A list of solution providers who have self-identified as being active in the large-scale thermal marketplace, and references to some of their projects, is available. Customers are not required to use these solution providers for participation in PON 5614:

• Large-scale thermal solution providers list [xlsx] (note that this may be updated periodically)
• Solution providers can request to be added to the list by sending an email to [email protected]

Solution providers and project sites interested in evaluating the feasibility of large-scale thermal systems may continue to submit applications to the FlexTech Program for a cost-shared feasibility study.