Stand-Alone Clean Energy Initiative (SCEI) Program
The Stand-Alone Clean Energy Initiative (SCEI) Program by Homes and Community Renewal funds electrification and solar upgrades to decarbonize affordable multifamily housing in New York State.
Funder: Homes and Community Renewal
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000/unit for electrification | Up to $7,000/unit for enabling upgrades | Up to $5,000/unit for solar PV | Max $10,000,000/project | Up to 20% for soft costs
Summary: Supports decarbonization and electrification upgrades in regulated affordable multifamily housing across New York State.
Key Information: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted; pre-application meeting required.
Description
The Stand-Alone Clean Energy Initiative (SCEI) Program provides capital funding to support regulated affordable multifamily housing developments in New York State as they decarbonize and modernize building systems. The program’s primary focus is on replacing inefficient space heating and domestic hot water systems with all-electric, high-efficiency heat pumps, as well as supporting electrification-enabling upgrades and on-site solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. SCEI aims to advance the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving building performance in the affordable housing sector.
