Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare organizations can access funding and program support to become more informed about energy efficiency and sustainability by working with the following agencies. Many programs highlight specific areas for improvement and provide technical assistance implementation. Financial assistance may be available for new construction projects, renovations, equipment upgrades, and energy studies.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) 
- NYSERDA's Focus on Healthcare
provides a one-stop for sector specific information on NYSERDA programs - Power...Naturally has incentives and contractors for solar and wind installations
- Technical Assistance provides cost-sharing to work with your energy engineer/expert
- Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) provides cost-sharing to work with a prequalified consultant
- Existing Facilities Program offers incentives for energy-efficiency improvements to existing buildings
- New Construction Program offers incentives for energy-efficiency design in new construction and substaintial renovations
- Green Buildings Program assists buildings in obtaining LEED certification
- Retrocommissioning optimizes how building equipment and systems operate
- Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Program provides incentives and technical information to encourage fleets to purchase alternative-fueled vehicles
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 
- Energy Conservation Study - PON 4 provides funding to complete Energy Conservation Studies, which can be used to support applications to upcoming project implementation funding opportunities
- State Energy Program: Project Implementation Funding Project Implementation Funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and initiatives
New York Power Authority (NYPA)
- Energy services, renewable technologies, and clean transportation programs
such as lighting upgrades, high-efficiency motors for heating and ventilation, replacement or renovation of boilers and chillers, lighting occupancy sensors, insulation and energy management systems
Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)
- Efficiency programs
to upgrade equipment, renovate, or reduce energy use
Incentives and Rebates for Installation of Energy Efficiency Measures
- Audits
provide quick, easy, and free customized cost-savings recommendations
- Lighting
rebates on ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs
- Retrofitting equipment
provides financial incentives to developers to install qualified energy-efficient equipment in buildings under construction or renovation
- Construction
incentives for qualifying measures including lighting and HVAC to help offset costs
- Clean renewable technologies
such as solar, wind, and geothermal systems
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY)
Construction
- All-green only-green policy applies to all DASNY construction projects. New additions or significant renovations must register in a LEED system, set goals, and document progress. All other projects must set specific sustainable goals (without third party review process).
Public Finance
- Tax-Exempt Equipment Leasing Program (TELP) provides financing for the leasing of various types of equipment, including energy-efficiency equipment, ranging from computer or phone systems to major health diagnostic equipment
- Power of Two Partnership provides complementary services and financing options to customers eligible for DASNY and NYSERDA assistance in New York State
- Energy Performance Contracting and Shared Savings Initiative provides financing for energy saving projects on a tax-exempt basis and guarantees savings on energy costs
