Innovation for Affordable Building Electrification
NYSERDA funds projects that commercialize scalable innovations for electrification, energy efficiency, and load management to reduce emissions and improve New York building performance.
Funder: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Due Dates: July 23, 2026 (Full proposal, by 3:00 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000,000 total available; no predefined award size or number of awards; project duration up to 36 months; minimum 40% cost share required.
Summary: Supports commercialization of scalable, affordable innovations for electrification, energy efficiency, and load management in New York buildings to reduce emissions and improve building performance.
Key Information: Projects must be demonstrated at committed New York State sites and provide direct benefits to NY ratepayers.
Description
This opportunity from NYSERDA aims to accelerate the commercialization of innovative, affordable solutions that can be rapidly scaled to enable building electrification, reduce peak energy loads, and improve the efficiency of New York State's building stock. Projects must focus on one or more of the following areas: energy efficiency, electrification, or load management. Solutions should demonstrate strong potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, increase affordability, and enhance resiliency, especially in existing residential, multifamily, and small/medium commercial buildings. Preference is given to projects benefiting low- to moderate-income households and disadvantaged communities. All funded projects must include a demonstration at a committed New York State site.
