Programs: EmPower+, Residential Energy Assessments, Comfort Home To: Contractors Summary: NYHEP Updates Contact with Questions:If there are any questions on this, please reach out to contractor support at 1-800-284-9069.
Thank you for your feedback for the NY Home Energy Portal (NYHEP). NYSERDA and our developers are working to make the requested improvements and release enhancements on a monthly cadence. NYHEP will be updated on March 14, 2024, with the following changes:
All users: Ability to choose multiple document types when uploading a file
NYSERDA/Implementation users: Enhanced Implementation/Contractor profile features and management tools
Numerous back-end data exchange enhancements to streamline reporting and other bug fixes.
Programs: EmPower+, Residential Energy Assessments, Comfort Home To: Contractors Summary: BPI Training and Certificates Contact with Questions:ngrid.com/bpicertified or email wfinfo@nyserda.ny.gov
NYSERDA and National Grid are offering significantly discounted Building Performance Institute (BPI) training and certifications for qualifying individuals and businesses.
Eligible BPI training and certification pathways offered at a special discounted rate of $150 include:
• Building Science Principles
• Building Analyst Technician
• Building Analyst Professional
• Multifamily Building Analyst
• Air Leakage Control Installer
• Infiltration and Duct Leakage
This special offer is open to individuals who live in:
2) National Grid electric or natural gas utility service territory (Long Island, NYC Metro, or Upstate NY).
Businesses that are Woman-owned, Minority-owned, Indigenous-owned, or Veteran-owned businesses are eligible to have any employees receive training at the discounted rate. Applications can be submitted online .
Programs: EmPower+, Residential Energy Assessments, Comfort Home To: Participating Contractors Summary: Monthly Contractor Update Contact with Questions:Empower.residential@nyserda.ny.gov
NYSERDA Single Family Programs Update
Friday, June 21, 2024 (This is rescheduled from June 14th)
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET
Webinar number 2534 278 7341
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, please click here.
All webinars are recorded and links to the recordings are available on the Contractor Support site.
To: Comfort Home Contractors Regarding Programs: Comfort Home Summary: Updated Customer Utility Release Form Contact:ComfortHome@nyserda.ny.gov
NYSERDA has released an updated customer utility release form for use with Comfort Home. A copy was emailed on February 8th and is available from the Comfort Home SharePoint site. The workflow remains the same, a copy of the signed form still needs to be uploaded to SharePoint.
This form includes the following updates:
Utility account number and POD number length and format information appears at the bottom of page 1.
Minor updates to permissions were added to include required data sharing with the Department of Public Service as they regulate the work that NYSERDA does and the U.S. Department of Energy in preparation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding.
This file, dated 2/8/24, may be used starting immediately. All customer signatures dated March 1, 2024 and beyond must use the new form.
Join us for The Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show, hosted February 13-14, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, New York. This two-day event, offered by the Building Performance Association, provides regional education for those working in the state of New York and in surrounding states.
Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from allied organizations when you attend conference sessions and workshops. Continuing education credits can be accredited through our allied organizations, including BPI (including QCI, HHE, and EA), InterNACHI, NARI, and NATE.
Both days of the conference feature a trade show, giving you a look at ways to expand your business, show off new technology and products, and make new connections. Plus, you’ll meet other attendees who understand the work you do every day.
NYSERDA, the Host Sponsor, is offering a $100 discount for New York State businesses and residents for the first 200 registrations. Use the code NYSTATE100 to apply the discount. You must use the discount code at time of registration to be receive the discount.
Additional discounts are available for both first-time attendees and registrants that are part of or serve disadvantaged communities. Contact resmarket@nyserda.ny.gov for more details.
The number of available discounts are limited. Register today to secure your discounted rate!