New York Energy Smart

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announces a program to support the research and development of innovative heating, cooling, and domestic hot water (DHW) technologies for residential and commercial buildings. Proposed projects should encompass emerging technologies or substantial improvements to existing technologies, achieve increased energy efficiency or environmental performance, and support the middle phases of product development. Projects emphasizing initial and final phases of product development, such as, but not limited to, feasibility studies and market rollout plans, will not be eligible. Projects investigating the performance of emerging/innovative heating, cooling, and DHW system implementation strategies will be considered.

The expected solicitation funding is $1,400,000 and all, none, or some of the total funding may be awarded. The maximum project award amount is $300,000.

All proposals must be cost-shared. Proposals for proprietary, product development and testing by private firms are preferred to be cost-shared at 50% or above. Proposals for non-proprietary, laboratory testing and field demonstrations whose results will be published into the public domain are preferred to be cost-shared at 25% or above. Cost sharing may include cash, labor, materials, or other allowable expenses.

Proposal submission: Proposers must submit one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy (where the completed proposal is one (1) pdf file) on a compact disc (CD), including the completed Proposal Checklist with original signature attached to the front. Proposals must be clearly labeled and submitted to: