Consulting and Engineering Services

Support and guidance for energy use and management—energy audits, benchmarking, retro-commissioning, and more

If you do not see a program related to an energy upgrade you would like to make, contact your utility provider. Many utilities offer custom energy efficiency programs and incentives.

New York State Programs & Incentives

C&I Carbon Challenge—Competition for large businesses to unlock highly cost-effective carbon reduction opportunities. The C&I Carbon Challenge is part of the state's Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) , administered by the Regional Economic Development Councils. Learn more about the C&I Carbon Challenge. 

Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program—Financial support for completing an energy study to identify and evaluate opportunities to reduce energy costs and incorporate clean energy into capital planning. Eligible study areas can include energy efficiency technical analyses, creation of a long-term energy plan, investigation of distributed energy resources, and more. Learn more about the Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program.

Strategic Energy Management Program—Funding for industrial manufacturing and water resource recovery facilities to complete a strategic energy management training program. Participants will learn to measure and track energy use, drive managerial and corporate behavior changes around energy, and more. Learn more about the Strategic Energy Management Program.

On-site Energy Manager Program—NYSERDA will cost-share a percentage of fees for hiring a dedicated on-site energy manager to assess and reduce energy usage. Projects may include preventive maintenance plans, process improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, and more. Commercial and industrial facilities or campuses that do not already have a dedicated full-time on-site energy manager are eligible. Learn more about the On-Site Energy Manager Program.

Workforce Development Program—Multiple programs offering funding to help clean energy businesses train and grow their workforce. Note that employers can choose to leverage multiple programs to upskill or grow their team, or choose to participate in an individual program, based on their needs. Learn more about the Workforce Development Program.

National Grid Programs & Incentives

Multifamily Program (Upstate)—National Grid offers Upstate multifamily customers a free energy evaluation, incentives for weatherization measure, rebates and incentives for LED lighting, and free installation of low-flow showerhead, faucet aerators, and wraps for hot water piping and tanks. Learn more about the Multifamily Program (Upstate).