K - 12 Schools
Initiatives are available to analyze school district facilities, upgrade inefficient equipment and buildings, and evaluate progress. Programs are also available for alternative-fuel vehicles to modernize bus fleets. Technical assistance and financial incentives support the success of these energy-saving projects.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) 
- NYSERDA's Focus on Schools Program
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
