Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals
NYSERDA's Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals funds innovative, scalable demonstration projects to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in existing New York State hospital buildings.
Funder: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Due Dates: August 14, 2025 (Round 1) | September 15, 2026 (Round 2, 3:00 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5 million per project (max 75% of total project costs); additional $50,000 possible for O&M training
Summary: Supports demonstration projects that deliver scalable, innovative energy and carbon reductions in existing New York State hospital buildings.
Key Information: Only licensed hospitals with existing NYS buildings are eligible; feasibility study required before applying.
Description
The Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals, administered by NYSERDA, aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative, scalable, low-carbon retrofit solutions in existing hospital buildings across New York State. The program funds demonstration projects that reduce energy use and carbon emissions through electrification, electrification readiness, and comprehensive energy efficiency measures. Projects should be replicable and designed to drive meaningful, long-term decarbonization in the healthcare sector.
