City of Port Jervis NY NYSERDA GJGNY Presentation by Michael D'Arcy and Meridith Nierenberg from RUPCO in Kingston NY.

1. City Of Port Jervis NY
Presentation on
NYSERDA Green Jobs- Green New York Program and
RUPCO Municipal Partnership Pact Resolution
Presented by
Michael D’Arcy
RUPCO Outreach Coordinator
Delaware & Sullivan Counties
BPI Certified Regional Energy Coach
Municipal Outreach Coordinator
Meridith Nierenberg
RUPCO Outreach Coordinator
Orange & Rockland Counties
Regional Customer Care Coordinator

2. Thank you for having us!
• Mayor: Kelly Decker
Common Council Members
Alderman at Large: DAVID W. BAVOSO
Ward 1: Carl Hendrick - Kevin Cunningham
Ward 2: Robert Ritchie
Ward 3: Gerald Oney Jr. - Robert Waligroski
Ward 4: Frank D. Bell - Stanley Siegel

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

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. Is it Worth it?

9. 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

10. Comprehensive Home energy Assessments or Energy Audit
92% on All New Yorkers Qualify for
a
Energy Audit
If you make less then $174,400 in Port Orange County then
your Audit is FREE

11. The HPwES Audit Application

12. What is Home Performance?

13. Whole House Assessment
• Combustion Saftey
• Finding Air leaks
• Checking Insulation
• Lighting and Appliances
• Ventilation

14. Much More Than Energy Efficiency
• Health and safety
• Comfort
• Durability and long-term value of housing
• Environmental benefits

15. 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

16. Low-Interest Financing
Property owner determines optimal financing
strategy based on projected energy savings!
 On-Bill Recovery Loan Program
 GJGNY $mart Energy Loan

17. Michael D'Arcy - Meridith Nierenberg
Outreach Coordinators GJ/GNY
RUPCO
289 Fair St. Kingston NY 12401
Main (845)331-2140 ext:261 & ext:267