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Green Jobs - Green NY
What is Green Jobs - Green NY?
Green Jobs - Green NY is a statewide program to promote energy efficiency
and the installation of clean technologies to reduce energy costs and reduce greenhouse
gas emissions. The program will support sustainable community development and create
opportunities for green jobs. This program will be administered by the New York State
Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
The Program at a Glance
- Provides $112 million in funds, part of which will be used for a revolving loan fund to finance eligible projects.
- Authorizes NYSERDA to establish a program for the performance of energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits or improvements for residential, small business, and not-for-profit property owners.
- Requires the selection of outreach, enrollment, and other related Program support services through a competitive process.
- Establishes an Advisory Council to advise NYSERDA on program design and implementation.
Program Features
- The program will provide energy audits to eligible applicants based on a sliding scale where audit fees are waived for residential applicants whose demonstrated income is less than two times the median county household income.
- Energy efficiency improvements eligible for funding will include, but not be limited to: weather stripping; caulking; testing; repairing and replacing heating or cooling systems; thermostat upgrades; water heater repair and replacement; health and safety issues; repair and replacement of storm windows, permanent windows and exterior doors; repair or replacement of major household appliances; installation of thermal solar heat or hot water systems; insulation; replacement of inefficient light bulbs and fixtures and; fuel switching to convert an electrically-heated building to a more efficient heating.
- NYSERDA will work closely with the NYS Department of Labor and partner with community-based organizations, workforce development organizations, and labor organizations to provide the necessary workforce training to support the Program, including, but not limited to entry-level, occupational, continuing education and advanced training, and apprenticeships.
When will the Program be available in New York
- The program will be implemented in the Spring of 2010.
Legislation
Related Information
Web:
For more information on green jobs, training, and workforce development in New York State, visit the “GreenCareersNY” Web site, developed in partnership with Department of Labor, located at:
For more information on standards for providing services in New York visit:
Phone:
For questions on green jobs, training, and workforce development opportunities in New York State, call:
Updates and Events :
Visit the calendar of events for important dates regarding the Green Jobs - Green NY program.
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