State Government
Energy benchmarking is available for all New York State buildings. New York State programs provide assistance in the areas of alternative fuel vehicles and energy-efficient products as well. The following agencies can help identify appropriate equipment, offer technical assistance, or co-fund the purchase and implementation of key energy-efficient products or technologies.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) 
- NYSERDA's Focus on State Facilities
and Vehicles
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
