Stand-Alone Clean Energy Initiative (SCEI) Program
This grant funds affordable housing in New York to replace fossil fuel heating with high-efficiency electric systems and on-site solar, supporting state climate goals for building decarbonization.
Funder: Homes and Community Renewal
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted until funds are expended or program ends)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000/unit for electrification | Up to $7,000/unit for enabling upgrades | Up to $5,000/unit for on-site solar PV | Grant, not a loan
Summary: Supports regulated affordable housing in New York with grants for decarbonization, electrification, and on-site solar to advance state climate goals.
Key Information: Requires pre-application meeting and compliance with HCR Sustainability Guidelines (2025).
Description
The Stand-Alone Clean Energy Initiative (SCEI) Program, administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), provides mid-cycle grant funding to regulated affordable housing developments pursuing decarbonization in alignment with New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The program funds capital projects to replace inefficient space and domestic hot water heating systems with all-electric, high-efficiency heat pumps, and offers additional support for electrification-enabling upgrades and on-site solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and help achieve New York’s target of zero emissions by mid-century.
