Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals
Funds demonstration projects to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in existing New York State hospitals through scalable, innovative low-carbon building solutions.
Funder: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Due Dates: August 14, 2025 (Round 1) | September 15, 2026 (Round 2, by 3:00 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5 million per project (max 75% of total project cost); additional $50,000 possible for operations & maintenance training.
Summary: Supports demonstration projects to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in existing New York State hospital buildings via scalable, replicable low-carbon solutions.
Key Information: Only existing, licensed hospital buildings in New York State are eligible; feasibility study required before proposal.
Description
The Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals program funds demonstration projects that advance innovative, scalable, and replicable solutions for achieving significant energy and carbon reductions in existing hospital buildings across New York State. The goal is to accelerate the adoption of efficient, low-carbon building systems—such as electrification, electrification readiness, and comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades—while generating proven models for decarbonization in the healthcare sector. Projects must be completed within three years of award and are expected to serve as blueprints for similar efforts statewide.
