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Program Announcement

OTDA Funding and HEAP Award Letters

To: Participating Contractors
Regarding Programs: AHP and EmPower New York
Summary: OTDA Funding and HEAP Award Letters
Contact:support.residential@nyserda.ny.gov or reach out to your account manager

As you know, the EmPower New York (EmPower) program administers funds that are made available through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to provide energy efficiency and weatherization services for HEAP recipients. To qualify for these funds, clients must demonstrate that they have received a HEAP benefit during the HEAP program year. Currently, HEAP award letters may be used to determine categorical income eligibility for Tier 1(of EmPower). NYSERDA expects that the 2022-2023 HEAP program year to begin on November 1, 2022, at which point clients will be able to apply for a HEAP benefit through their Local Department of Social Service or online through mybenefits.ny.gov. Details on funding available specifically for HEAP clients will be provided by NYSERDA in the near future. Please note that while HEAP funding can only be applied to HEAP recipients, all income-eligible residents are able to qualify for services under EmPower. If you are working with a client that has not received HEAP but may qualify for no-cost services, please have them apply for EmPower.

For any questions, please reach out to your account manager or support.residential@nyserda.ny.gov.

NYSERDA Single Family Programs Update

To: Contractors
Regarding Programs: EmPower New York & Assisted Home Performance
Summary: Monthly Contractor Check-in
Contact: hpwes@nyserda.ny.gov

NYSERDA Single Family Programs Update

Friday, November 4, 2022

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET

Event number: 2593 334 4931

Event password: Energy1

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:

November 4 NYSERDA Single Family Program Update Webinar

All webinars are recorded and links to the recordings are available on the Contractor Support site.

NYSERDA Single Family Programs Update

To: EmPower/AHP Contractors, Stakeholders, & CR
Regarding Programs: EmPower New York & Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
Summary: NYSERDA Single Family Programs Update
Contact: Support.residential@nyserda.ny.gov

Date and TopicRegistration Link/Info
Friday, October 7, 2022 8:30 a.m. ET

Assisted Home Performance/EmPower New York Check-in,
Stakeholder Discussion, and Updates
Registration Link for Assisted Home Performance/EmPower New York Check-in, Stakeholder Discussion, and Updates

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.

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: HomeAudits@nyserda.ny.gov

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

Date and TopicWebinar Link
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

8:30 to 9:30 a.m. ET

Online Office Hours (open for Q&A)
WebEx: REA Online Office Hours Webinar Link   

Audio only: Call  (415) 655-0003   Access code    924 360 023 
Thursday, October 20, 2022       

10:30 am to 12:00 p.m. ET

Program Overview and New User Training:
WebEx: REA Program Overview and New User Training Webinar Link   

Audio only: Call  (415)655-003 Access code  924 360 023
Friday, October 28, 2022 
           
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET

Changes in this release of REA tool 
WebEx: REA Changes in this release of REA tool Webinar Link   

Audio only: Call  (415)655-003 Access code  924 360 023

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

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