2019-2020 Contractor Resource Manual This manual has been developed for the intended use of contractors participating in the NY Residential Existing Homes Programs, including Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) and EmPower New York. The manual contains vital information regarding program rules, processes, forms and resources.  The purpose of this manual is to help contractors [...]

This manual has been developed for the intended use of contractors participating in the NY Residential Existing Homes Programs, including Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) and EmPower New York. The manual contains vital information regarding program rules, processes, forms and resources.  The purpose of this manual is to help contractors understand and navigate the [...]

New energy modeling software is approved for use in the Program. Continue reading to learn more about your options. On July 7, 2015, NYSERDA approved four HPXML-compliant modeling tools for use in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. You now have the option to use any one of these approved tools to submit home [...]

Important Links: Program Announcements Table of Contents → 12.16.2020 Archived Program Announcements (6/29/2020 and older) Dear Participating Home Performance Contractors, NYSERDA is pleased to announce… 05/06/2021 Residential Program Updates 5/06/2021 Notice for Single Family Programs Update webinar on May 7th, Guidance regarding changes to maximum funding allowed per Contractor for the Heat Pump Demonstration Study, [...]

1. How to Become a Participating Contractor in the NYSERDA HPwES Program 2. Welcome to the NYSERDA HPwES Program! 3. Getting Started 4. Setting Your Business Up For Success 5. Incentives and Financing Options 6. During the Comprehensive Home Assessment 7. After the Comprehensive Home Assessment 8. Truing Up Your Project 9. Sold! Your NYSERDA HPwES Contracted Project 10. Project [...]

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program documents can be found in the 2019-2020 Contractor Resource Manual in Section 8 – Operational Forms. Section 8  – Operational Forms includes all Contract Submission and Completion documents. Additional Program Documents: AHPwES ProForma Financial Worksbook → rev. 02.08.2021 This may be used as a pre-screening tool to determine Financing [...]