1. NYSERDA
Green Jobs – Green New York
Program Outline
Michael D’Arcy
RUPCO Outreach Coordinator
Delaware & Sullivan Counties
BPI Certified Regional Energy Coach
Municipal Outreach Coordinator

2. Introduction

3. Mid Hudson Valley Regional Energy Coach
Building Performance Institute Inc (BPI)
Certified Professional
• Building Analyst
Perform comprehensive, whole-home
assessments, identify problems at the root cause
and prescribe and prioritize solutions based on
building science.
• Envelope Professional
Quantify performance and prescribe
improvements to help tighten the building
envelope (shell), stop uncontrolled air leakage
and optimize comfort, durability and HV/AC
performance.

4. Rural Ulster Preservation Company
Strengthening homes,
communities, and lives!

5. About RUPCO
• RUPCO is a not-for-profit agency
• CBO Constituency Based Organization
• Established in 1981
Independent Contractor to the
New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA)

6. About NYSERDA
• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
• Established by the New York State Legislature in 1975
• NYSERDA is tasked to address the State’s energy and environmental challenges
Mission:
Advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New
York’s economy and environment.

7. About Green Jobs – Green New York
Green Jobs/Green NY is a statewide initiative established
by the NYS Legislature in 2009 to:
•
Promote energy efficiency, energy conservation and clean
technologies
•
Reduce energy consumption and costs
•
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
•
Support sustainable community development
•
Create green job opportunities, including for emerging, unemployed and displaced
workforce

8. Types of Residential Programs
• HOME PERFORMANCE WITH ENERGY
S TA R ® ( H P w E S )
• ASSISTED HPwES
• EmPower NY
 Free or Reduced Cost Home Energy Audit
 Cash Incentives & Low Interest – Low Cost Financing
 Income Eligible Assistance

9. Program Incentives
Incentives based on Area Median Income (AMI)
• 10% Cash Back for eligible high energy
efficiency measures
• ≤ 80% AMI Households: NYSERDA pays 50%
of the cost of eligible measures up to $5,000
for single-family homes or $10,000 for 2-4
family homes
• ≤ 60% SMI Households: EmPower New YorkSM
delivers energy savings at no cost
Example:
<80% AMI Family of 4
$65,507
<60% SMI Family of 4
$50,184
 Cost effective electric reduction measures such as high efficiency lighting
refrigerator replacements, insulation and air sealing, and education
and

10. Property Eligibility
• 1-4 unit residential properties; primary
residence and/or rental property
• All heating fuel types (Electric, gas, oil,
propane, etc)
• Structure must be in New York State

11. Is it Worth it?

12. Property Eligibility
• 1-4 unit residential properties; primary
residence and/or rental property
• All heating fuel types (Electric, gas, oil,
propane, etc)
• Structure must be in New York State

13. Comprehensive Home energy Assessments or Energy Audit
92% on All New Yorkers Qualify for
a
Energy Audit
If you make less then $123,000 in Delaware County then
your Audit is FREE

14. The HPwES Audit Application

15. Free or Reduced Cost Guide
GJGNY Area Median Family Income (AMI):
Sulivan COUNTY
(Other counties see income chart on
HPwES application)
100%
200%
250%
300%
350%
400%
AMI
$61,500
≤ $123,000
≤ $153,750
≤ $184,500
≤ $216,300
≤ $ 246,000
Single Unit
Audit;
≤ 3,500 SF
Free Audit
$50
$100
$150
$200
2 - 4 Units
Audit;
Single Unit
≥ 3,500 SF
Free Audit
$80
$160
$240
$320

16. What is an Energy Audit?
• A “whole house” approach to home
energy improvement
– Requires understanding of the
dynamic interaction among home
systems
• Heating and cooling systems
• Water heaters and other
combustion appliances
• Ventilation
• Shell features

17. What is an Energy Audit?
Focus is on much more than
energy efficiency!
• Health and safety
• Comfort
• Durability and long-term
value of housing
• Environmental benefits

18. What is Home Performance?

19. Combustion Health and Safety Testing

20. Finding Leaks with a Blower Door

21. Checking Insulation

22. Appliances and Lighting

23. Ventilation

24. Michael D'Arcy
Outreach Coordinator GJ/GNY
Regional Energy Coach
RUPCO
289 Fair St. Kingston NY 12401
Main (845)331-2140 ext:261 CELL (845)705-7883