Energy Efficiency

Overview

The first step in your clean energy plan should be energy efficiency improvements. NYPA can help maximize energy savings and reduce upfront cost.

NYPA brings world-class expertise to capital projects. We help clients manage the sometimes complex process of developing energy projects to save energy, reduce costs and manage your carbon footprint.

We manage every step from site audits through to contracting, installation and maintenance. NYPA’s energy efficiency services cover all technologies, including HVAC upgrades, boiler replacements, LED lighting, wastewater systems, elevator improvements, and more.

We know energy and we know New York. We are up-to-date on clean energy incentives and can help you meet state mandates.

Contact us to learn about how NYPA can support your Energy Efficiency initiatives.

If you are a State Agency or Authority, we can help you achieve your New Efficiency: New York goals through NYPA's BuildSmart 2025 program.

Review our FAQs & Eligibility below. To discover more about this topic and related news search the NYPA Media Room.

Energy Efficiency By The Numbers

2,800+

Clean energy projects

7,500+

Facilities upgraded

$35M+

Annual O&M savings

Why NYPA?

NYPA provides end-to-end solutions for your energy efficiency upgrades:

End-to-end management of the details

End-to-end project management including capex and opex planning and installation for all your clean energy projects and upgrades.

A simpler path to procurement

NYPA offers a vast network of pre-vetted service contractors through a simple process overseen by skilled engineers and project managers.

Transparency and NY State expertise

NYPA has 60+ years of expertise managing clean energy projects for government entities and businesses. We offer fully transparent, objective solutions that meet state mandates.

Services

Site evaluation

Planning studies

Procurement and contracts strategy

Design

Design-build

Design-bid-build

Program management

Construction management

Compliance

Peer review

Case Study

NYC’s largest bus depot needed a 21st century clean energy upgrade. NYPA did the job

The 640,000 square foot Michael J. Quills Bus Depot operates 24/7 with 375 buses moving through it every day. NYPA’s job was to recommend energy efficiency solutions to upgrade the facility. We did that and more.

From cost-benefit analysis to site evaluation, contractor selection and installation, NYPA led the process, while also identifying incentives from NYSERDA and other state sources, helping the MTA reach CLCPA goals.

The upgrade included LED lighting conversion with Smart features, wireless dimmers, and upgrades of their hot water pumps, HVAC system, chillers, DCV, BMS, boiler systems and air compressors.

The Result: Total CO2 reduction of 4000+ tons per year, and over $1 million annually in energy savings.

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HOSPITAL SAVES $1M+ ANNUALLY

FAQs

Eligible organizations include government entities, businesses, and not-for-profits in New York State. These include local governments, municipalities, state agencies, hospitals, K-12 schools, and universities. We can work with your business on energy efficiency projects if you are a power supply customer (such as a customer of WNY, ReCharge NY, or Preservation Power).

NYPA provides services including upgrades and retrofits of LED lighting, HVAC systems, boilers and chillers, air handling systems, wastewater treatment, and elevator improvements. We provide turnkey expert support ranging from strategic planning and advisory to site audits and installation. Our team can also develop a financing strategy to meet your needs.

With NYPA, you get an objective turnkey solution supported by NYPA’s strong technical experts. We are a true partner - working on your behalf to identify and implement the best solution for your specific needs.

Yes. We structure each project to meet your financial needs. We have capital investment structures with no upfront cost, and opportunities to provide on-bill financing. We are up-to-date on State and Federal incentives and grants, and can help you develop your clean energy project with full financial transparency.

NYPA continuously searches for opportunities to achieve savings for you.

NYPA offers grants to eligible businesses. Learn more about our grant services and programs.

Yes. NYPA can provide energy efficiency support for business if you are currently purchasing power from NYPA through any of our low cost hydropower programs (WNY, ReCharge NY, or Preservation Power). NYPA generally works on projects that are over $500,000 where the technical expertise of NYPA, and access to on-bill financing, makes a difference.

NYPA enters into a Master Cost Recovery Agreement that specifies the pricing for energy efficiency. Our pricing is based on the complexity of the project.

Yes. State Agencies in New York State are moving towards BuildSmart NY goals. For these state agencies, we can identify and implement the projects that will provide the most impactful energy savings that qualify towards BuildSmart NY.

Contact us to learn more about energy efficiency services or send an email to energysolutions@nypa.gov.