Jeffrey Domanski, Mid-Hudson Regional Outreach Contractor for the NYSERDA EDGE Program at Courtney Strong, Inc., discusses NYSERDA's Economic Development Growth Extension (EDGE) Program. The EDGE Program serves as a portal and catalyst for use of NYSERDA's energy efficiency, R&D, jobs creation, and clean-tech business incubation programs.

1. NYSERDA for Entrepreneurs
iCAN-Global Entrepreneurs Breakfast Forum
November 13, 2013
SUNY Rockland
Suffern, NY
Jeffrey Domanski
NYSERDA Regional Outreach Contractor
Mid-Hudson Valley
646-483-1338
Jeff.Domanski@courtneystrong.com

2. Agenda
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About NYSERDA
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NYSERDA Programs
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Economic Development Growth Extension (EDGE)
Energy Programs
Cleaner, Greener Communities
Energy Innovation and Business Development
Emerging Technologies Accelerated Commercialization
Research & Development

3. NYSERDA
New York State
Energy Research and Development Authority
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Public benefit corporation created in 1975 under the State Public
Authorities Law
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Mission:
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Reduce energy consumption, promote renewable energy, protect
environment
EDGE: spur investment and job growth and promote sustainability
and resiliency
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Funded by rate payers through System Benefits Charge (SBC)
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Program Staff and Program Contractors

4. Courtney Strong Inc.
Sectors:
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Clean tech
Higher Education
Economic Development
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- Marketing communications and outreach
- Technology events management
- Grant writing / business plans
- Research and analysis

5. EDGE Program
Economic Development Growth Extension
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FREE Outreach and Support for all NYSERDA Programs
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Match projects with funding
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Support Regional Economic Development Council
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Partnerships
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CFA assistance

6. NYSERDA Energy Programs
SOURCE: www.nyserda.ny.gov/BusinessAreas/Energy-Efficiency-and-Renewable-Programs/Commercial-and-Industrial.aspx

7. Energy Programs Overview
• Energy analysis
• Incentives for equipment, standards
• Financing
• Sustainability planning and support
Programs: New Construction, Existing Facilities, Flex Tech/Industrial
Process Efficiency, Small Commercial Energy Assessment, …

8. Cleaner, Greener Communities
“Protect Environment … Secure a Clean Energy Future”

9. Cleaner, Greener Communities
PON 2721 empowers regions to
create more sustainable
communities by funding smart
growth practices that align with
Regional Goals
Category 3 - Sustainability
projects between $1-5 million
$25 million available in 2013
Round (closed August 12)
$60 million for 2014 and 2015

10. The CFA
http://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/
Round 3: $760,000,000 (closed August 12, 2013)

11. NYSERDA Programs
SOURCE: www.nyserda.ny.gov/BusinessAreas/Energy-Efficiency-and-Renewable-Programs/Commercial-and-Industrial.aspx

12. Innovation & Business Development
https://www.cleantechnyconnect.com/

13. I&BD Entrepreneur Support
NYSERDA supports business and technology growth essentials.
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The Cleantech Executives program:
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Introduce experienced executives and entrepreneurs to NYS
opportunities in the clean energy industry
Graduates connect to early-stage clean energy technology
companies or business opportunities
Mentoring programs include:
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Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) program at High Tech
Rochester
Pre-seed Workshops
Six clean energy business incubators (e.g., iCAN-NY, NYC
ACRE)

14. ETAC-CI
Emerging Technologies and
Accelerated
Commercialization
“commercially available …
underutilized.”
“energy efficiency, loadreducing
technologies/strategies”

15. Research & Development

16. R&D Buildings Programs (examples)
Program Opportunity Notices
PON 2606 - Advanced Buildings
PON 2846 - Innovations in Data Centers and Information Tech & Comm
Target: Thought Leaders, Innovative NYS Companies
(young/old), Academic Researchers
 Must have R&D value. Not kwh incentive. No
double dipping.
 Propose projects to competitive solicitation
 Typical Project $100k to $500K, 6 month to 2 years
 Proposal to start - about 6 months
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17. R&D Case Studies

18. • Energy Programs
• Cleaner, Greener Communities
• Energy Innovation and Business Development
• Emerging Technologies Accelerated Commercialization
• Research & Development

19. Upcoming Events
Courtney Strong “Did you know…?” webinars
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November 19 – Municipal Opportunities
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December 17 – Solar and Lighting programs
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January 21 – Emerging Technologies
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Register: http://courtneystrong.com/2013/10/many-programs-many-benefits/
Conference: "Getting to the Bottom Line: Real-World Strategies To
Save Dollars & Energy"
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Financing Strategies
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March 2014
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Information / registration:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e8br1uzp6113af4d&oseq=&c=&ch=

20. Contact
Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Sullivan, Putnam, and Rockland
Jeffrey Domanski
Jeff.Domanski@courtneystrong.com
Patrice Courtney Strong
Pat@courtneystrong.com
646-483-1338
845-331-2238
@MidHudsonEDGE
@PatriceCourtney
Westchester
Melissa Lopez
Melissa.Lopez@courtneystrong.com
917-329-7917
@WestchesterEDGE
www.courtneystrong.com
www.nyserda.ny.gov