ARRA Funding Opportunities through NYSERDA
$24,000,000 available through Competitive Solicitation
Proposals Due:
February 17, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
This Request for Proposals (RFP) provides statewide funding for the implementation of energy conservation measures including: energy efficiency, renewable energy, efficient transportation systems, material conservation, and energy conservation personnel. This RFP is part of NYSERDA's administration of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Eligible Proposers are small municipal governments of New York State that did not receive a direct EECBG allocation from Department of Energy (those not listed in this chart)
$49.9 million available for Round 2 - Competitive Solicitation administered with up to four selection rounds, or until funds are fully committed, whichever occurs first.
Proposals Due:
The first two due dates for proposals were August 24, 2009 and November 23, 2009. Additional due dates pending remaining funding availability:
- Round 3 – March 22, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Round 4 – To Be Determined
Eligibility
Municipal governments, public K-12 schools, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES); public universities or colleges (including SUNY, SUNY community colleges, CUNY, and CUNY community colleges), public and private hospitals, and not-for-profits (defined as a Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) qualifying organization) incorporated prior to February 17, 2009.
Status
NYSERDA has developed this Request for Proposals (RFP) through which $74 million of New York’s allocation of ARRA SEP funds will be awarded for eligible energy conservation projects on a competitive basis. Funds are to be used to implement the following types of energy conservation projects: energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean fleet.
The deadline for the first two rounds of funding have passed, please visit Projects Awarded through NYSERDA Administered ARRA Funding Opportunities to view a listing of the awarded projects from Round 1. NYSERDA is in the process of reviewing the proposals from the second round. Proposals for the third round of funding are due March, 22, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The updated funding levels available for Round 3 will be announced once the review process has been completed for the second round.
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
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State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
Status
NYSERDA submitted a Comprehensive Application [PDF 1.1MB] for the State Energy Appliance Rebate Program to the DOE on October 15, 2009. The plan was approved by the DOE on December 1, 2009. NYSERDA plans to launch the program in mid-February, during President's Week. For more information, please visit the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program page.
Closed Opportunities
- PON 4 - Energy Conservation Study
- RFP 1621 - Energy Code Training and Support Services
- RFP 1656 - Impact Evaluation for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
- PON 1686 – Capacity Based Incentive Program
- RFP 1720 – Energy Code Compliance Assessment
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