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Program Announcement

Residential Market Engagement Platform

NYSERDA is excited to implement a new platform called the Residential Market Engagement Platform (RMES). This online platform will replace the EmPCalc and the contractor portal (Uplight) used by the EmPower New York, Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, and Residential Energy Assessment Programs. RMES will be launching in March of 2023. Starting now, monthly updates will be posted in Program Announcements and will occur in the Monthly Stakeholder Webinars.

Contractors, CLEAResult, and NYSERDA will use the RMES platform for many tasks, including contractor assignments, project acceptance, work scope submissions, screenings, approvals, reviews, final project submissions, funding allocations, invoice reporting, and real-time program and measure updates. 

Key Dates

  • Take part in the RMES Overview Webinar October 7, 2022
  • Attend the RMES Platform Demo Webinar December 2, 2022
  • Look for details about trainings in January 2023
  • Complete training in March 2023
  • Be ready to use RMES end of March 2023

Resource Documents

NYSERDA Single Family Programs Update

To: EmPower/AHP Contractors, Stakeholders, NYSERDA & CR
Regarding Programs: EmPower New York & Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
Summary: NYSERDA Single Family Programs Update

Assisted Home Performance/EmPower New York Contractor Check-in

Date and time:Friday, October 7, 2022 8:30 a.m. ET
Event number:2591 467 8973
Event password:Energy1
Call-In Number:  +1-415-655-0003

All attendees must register prior to joining the event. This process will allow you to add the meeting to your calendar and provides each individual with a custom link to join the meeting. Please do not share your link with anyone.

To register, click the link below:

 
https://nyserdany.webex.com/nyserdany/onstage/g.php?MTID=ecb801faf0b73f8bc7f32494e7fb627c2
All webinars are recorded and links to the recordings are available on the Contractor Support site.

Upcoming Program Trainings

To: All Participating Contractors
Regarding Programs: Residential Energy Assessment Program
Summary: Upcoming Program Trainings
Contact:[email protected]

The following training opportunities are available for the Residential Energy Assessment Program.

Date and TopicWebinar Link
Tuesday, September 27, 2022     

3:30 to 4:30pm

Webinar Focus:  Changes in this release of REA tool 		WebEx: https://nyserdany.webex.com/meet/keith.bohling   
Audio only: Call  (415) 655-0003   Access code    924 360 023 
Friday, October 28, 2022             

1:00 to 2:00pm

Webinar Focus:  Changes in this release of REA tool 		WebEx: https://nyserdany.webex.com/meet/keith.bohling   
Audio only: Call  (415) 655-0003   Access code    924 360 023 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

8:30 to 9:30am

Online Office Hours (open for Q&A)		WebEx: https://nyserdany.webex.com/meet/keith.bohling   
Audio only: Call  (415) 655-0003   Access code    924 360 023
Thursday, October 20, 2022       

10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Program Overview and New User Training:		WebEx: https://nyserdany.webex.com/meet/keith.bohling   
Audio only: Call  (415) 655-0003   Access code    924 360 023

Quarter 3 Residential Market Advisory Group

To: All stakeholders and program participants
Regarding Programs: Residential Market Advisory Group
Summary: Quarter 3 Residential Market Advisory Group  Meeting to be held September 27, 2022
Contact:[email protected]

Residential Market Advisory Group Quarterly Meeting
Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET

Register for Meeting


About RMAG
The Residential Market Advisory Group is open to energy efficiency and clean energy solution providers working in the residential market segment, including, but not limited to: residential building contractors; residential energy-related product manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and software developers; insurers; realtors, appraisers, inspectors; financiers and mortgage lenders; policy and advocacy groups; trade associations, standards organizations, trainers, and credentialing bodies; utilities and other energy providers; researchers and consultants; and government entities.

We hope you will participate in these meetings and advancing New York’s clean energy goals. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

ACH Requirements for heat pump installations in manufactured/mobile homes

To: All Contractors
Regarding Programs: EmPower & AHPwES
Summary: ACH Requirements for heat pump installations in manufactured/mobile homes
Contact: [email protected]

After careful consideration, the Program team has determined that the current Air Changes Per Hour (ACH) requirement for heat pump installation in manufactured/mobile homes is increased from 7 ACH to 12 ACH. This is an interim solution while NYSERDA does additional research to determine insulation levels and air tightness parameters for a variety of housing types in New York’s different climate zones.

Participating Contractors who had previous manufactured/mobile home projects denied because they could not meet the 7 ACH threshold are encouraged to resubmit those projects for reconsideration if they can meet the 12 ACH requirement. Please note, to be approved, these projects will need show utility bill savings for the household.

For questions, please reach out to your account manager or contact [email protected].