City Of Port Jervis NYPresentation on
NYSERDA Green Jobs- Green New York Program and
RUPCO Municipal Partnership Pact Resolution
Presented byMichael D’ArcyRUPCO Outreach CoordinatorDelaware & Sullivan CountiesBPI Certified Regional Energy CoachMunicipal Outreach Coordinator
Meridith NierenbergRUPCO Outreach CoordinatorOrange & Rockland Counties
Regional Customer Care Coordinator
Thank you for having us!
•Mayor: Kelly Decker
Common Council MembersAlderman at Large: DAVID W. BAVOSO
Ward 1: Carl Hendrick - Kevin CunninghamWard 2: Robert Ritchie
Ward 3: Gerald Oney Jr. - Robert WaligroskiWard 4: Frank D. Bell - Stanley Siegel
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)
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.
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
Types of Residential Programs• H O M E P E R F O R M A N C E W I T H E N E R GY
S TA R ® ( H P w E S )
• A S S I S T E D H P w E S
• E m Po w e r N Y
Free or Reduced Cost Home Energy Audit Cash Incentives & Low Interest – Low Cost Financing
Income Eligible Assistance
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
Comprehensive Home energy Assessments or Energy Audit
92% on All New Yorkers Qualify for a FREE Energy Audit
If you make less then $174,400 in Port Orange County then your Audit is FREE
Whole House Assessment
• Combustion Saftey
• Finding Air leaks
• Checking Insulation
• Lighting and Appliances
• Ventilation
Much More Than Energy Efficiency
• Health and safety
• Comfort
• Durability and long-term value of housing
• Environmental benefits
Program Incentives
• 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
Incentives based on Area Median Income (AMI)
Cost effective electric reduction measures such as high efficiency lighting and refrigerator replacements, insulation and air sealing, and education
Example:<80% AMI Family of 4
$65,507
<60% SMI Family of 4$50,184
Low-Interest Financing
On-Bill Recovery Loan Program
GJGNY $mart Energy Loan
Property owner determines optimal financing strategy based on projected
energy savings!