Through EmPower+, eligible New Yorkers can receive: ➡️ A FREE comprehensive home energy assessment to pinpoint where energy and dollars are being wasted and a customized plan to lower energy usage. ➡️ FREE minor improvement and health and safety items, identified during the assessment that you can install yourself. ➡️ Funding toward the cost of energy efficiency improvements, including air sealing, insulation, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and electrical service and wiring upgrades. The program is open to income-eligible owners and renters of one- to- four-family households. 🏠 🔗 nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/…

The Energy Infrastructure Development Plan (EIDP) will integrate with the New York State Energy Plan. Here is what’s new: ➡️ The New York State Energy Plan previously demonstrated what could happen in the future to guide policy development. ➡️ The Energy Infrastructure Development Plan (EIDP) will show what should happen to steer electricity and gas system investments over the coming decades. Learn more at the New York State Energy Planning Board Meeting on December 9, at 2 p.m. in Albany. Register here: bit.ly/4zKLoJh

As part of our focus on ensuring disadvantaged communities are included in the clean energy transition, NYSERDA helped fund the project Peace Bridge Place in Buffalo. The battery energy storage system installed at the apartment building alongside the interactive energy management system, will store excess energy when it’s plentiful and power the building when the grid is strained and electricity is costly. 🔋 Peace Bridge Place will get paid by the utility for not drawing from the grid and for sending power back if needed. This helps lower the complex’s overall electricity costs, which benefits residents. 🔋The building can use the system during power outages, too. NYSERDA President and CEO, @Doreen_M_Harris, joined @JenMcDermottAP of @AP to discuss how the Peace Bridge Place project and smart energy management can strengthen multifamily building resilience while improving grid reliability: 🔗 apnews.com/article/batteries…

From research to market, NYSERDA can help you get there. ✅ Funding at Every Stage From early R&D grants to later-stage commercialization support, NYSERDA invests in energy technologies across the full journey from lab to market. That means, you don't have to find a new partner every time you level up. ✅ A Partner, Not Just a Funder NYSERDA brings technical expertise, market knowledge, and stakeholder connections to every project we support. You won’t have to navigate New York's cleantech landscape alone. ✅ Access to New York's Full Energy Innovation Ecosystem Tap into a statewide network of research institutions, industry partners, investors, and commercialization programs built to help clean energy technologies find their market. 🔗 nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/…

Spooky Season Checklist: 🧟 Pick a costume 🍬 Stock up on your favorite fall treats 🎃 Carve a pumpkin 🍎 Go apple picking 👻 Add energy-saving LEDs to your Halloween decorations 💨 Seal drafts before the chilly weather creeps in[L(6.1] A few simple steps can help make your Halloween a little greener. What’s still left on your list? 👇

📢 NYSERDA’s Board & Committees will hold meetings TOMORROW (10/21), beginning at 10 a.m. The public can join virtually or in person. Two locations: 📍 NYSERDA, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 📍 NY Green Bank, 1333 Broadway, New York, NY 📋 Meeting agendas, itineraries, and information on how to participate virtually & in-person are available here: 🔗 nyserda.ny.gov/About/Board-G…

The cold weather months are quickly approaching and NYSERDA is working together with our State partners to extend support and resources to New Yorkers to offset rising energy costs. Weatherizing your home and making upgrades to improve its efficiency can reduce energy loss. A simple first step homeowners and renters can take is to visit the MyEnergy Portal which can help them to navigate these important home modernization programs.

Tired of spending so much time 🍳 cooking and 🧼 cleaning? Switch to induction cooking, cut your kitchen time in half, and spend more time doing what you love. Induction stoves give you fast cook times🕙, precise temperature control 🌡️, easy clean up🧽, and improved indoor air quality and safety! Learn the ins and outs of induction cooking, how the technology works, its benefits, and what to consider when comparing induction cooktops: bit.ly/4zBbuy8

Did you know? Yellow and orange pigments are in many leaves all year, they’re simply masked by green chlorophyll until autumn. 🍂 Sunny days and cool nights can make red fall colors even more vibrant! Check out the I ❤️ NY Fall Foliage Report, plan a scenic adventure, and get outside to experience one of NY’s most colorful seasons: iloveny.com/things-to-do/fal…

The Multiple Intervenors Annual Meeting brought together some of New York’s largest energy users to discuss the state’s energy future. Continued engagement with industry provides valuable insights to help advance clean energy adoption and strengthen partnerships across New York State.

📢 NYSERDA’s Board & committees will hold meetings on Wednesday, October 21 beginning at 10 a.m. The public can join virtually or in person. Two locations: 📍 NYSERDA, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 📍 NY Green Bank, 1333 Broadway, New York, NY 📋 Meeting agendas, itineraries, and information on how to participate virtually & in-person are available here: 🔗 nyserda.ny.gov/About/Board-G…

New York is taking a new approach to planning for the energy infrastructure needed to support our future. New Yorkers depend on reliable electricity to run critical infrastructure, keep the lights on and homes and workplaces comfortable, and power the economy. The new Energy Infrastructure Development Plan (EIDP) process will steer cost-effective investments, from distributed solar to utility-scale generation, transmission, and grid modernization. The New York State Energy Planning Board will discuss the EIDP on December 9, 2026, at 2 p.m. in Albany. The meeting is open to the public for listening, both in person and virtually. Registration is required to attend in person, due to limited capacity. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/47N22M4

🆕 Framework for the deployment of $200 million through the State's Sustainable Future Program to expand access to affordable solar energy in communities across New York. The funding is expected to support more than 565 megawatts of new solar, enough to power over 90,000 homes, and deliver energy bill savings for low- and moderate-income households. The funding includes: ➡️ Large commercial and community solar ➡️ Midsize rooftop solar ➡️ Residential solar for low- and moderate-income households ➡️ Flexible market funding NYSERDA President and CEO @Doreen_M_Harris: “With @GovKathyHochul’s ongoing commitment, NY-Sun continues to be a national model for growing distributed solar in a way that is affordable and reliable for all New Yorkers. This funding delivers bill relief to the households that need it most and helps businesses lower their energy costs with rooftop projects that also strengthen the grid – providing power during peak load.” Learn more 🔗nyserda.ny.gov/About/Newsroo…

NYSERDA President and CEO @Doreen_M_Harris: “NYSERDA is proud to support commercialization services that provide clean energy startups and entrepreneurs with the tools to grow and advance business models which will build upon New York’s strong energy innovation ecosystem. This updated program reflects Governor Hochul's ongoing commitment to the clean energy transition and complements existing State and local resources to help bring forward innovative clean energy deployment and economic growth.” on.ny.gov/4evlctH

🆕 @GovKathyHochul announces more than $37 million to advance innovative clean energy technologies in New York State. NYSERDA is accepting proposals through the first round of funding from eligible for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and research organizations located in New York and will select two separate program administrators for the following stages: ✅(1) Pre-seed: up to $8.4M to establish and administer an accelerator focused on early-stage development. ✅ (2) Series A-B: up to $11.6M to establish and administer an accelerator focused on go-to-market strategies and first commercial pilot projects.  Funding for this program is provided through the @NYSDPS Commission’s 2025 Innovation and Research Order, which funds statewide clean energy innovation and research programs from 2026 through 2030. on.ny.gov/4evlctH

📍 Mark your calendars and register to attend the State Energy Plan Board meeting, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 9 at the Albany Capital Center, Meeting Room 2B/2C at 55 Eagle Street, Albany, New York. The meeting is open to the public for listening, both virtually and in-person. bit.ly/47N22M4

Stay warm for less this fall! 🍂🔥 Heat pumps are a more efficient way to heat (and cool) your home year-round, without using electric baseboards, or fossil fuels like oil, propane, and natural gas. That means comfort in chilly fall weather while using less energy! ⚡ To top it all off, NYS and energy providers offer rebates, financing options, and tax credits that can help lower the upfront cost of making the switch! 💵 Heat pumps are a smarter way to stay comfortable, and a step toward a clean energy future. 🔗 on.ny.gov/4enTpfA