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Clean Energy for Homes Conference

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To: Everyone
Regarding Programs: Clean Energy for Homes Conference
Summary: Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show, February 13-14, 2024, Saratoga Springs.
Contact: https://building-performance.org/events/regional/clean-energy/

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!

Identifying Available Employment Opportunities for Asylum Seekers

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To: Participating EmPower+, REA and Comfort Home contractors
Regarding Programs: Workforce Development & Training
Summary: Contractor Recruitment
Contact: Wfinfo@nyserda.ny.gov 

Workforce Development & Training

Identifying Available Employment

Opportunities for Asylum Seekers

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Governor Hochul recently announced a program that will greatly expand the State’s ability to help asylum seekers quickly gain lawful employment with buisnesses looking to hire. New York State Department of Labor (DOL) career experts are working with individuals to asses skills, work history, education, career interests and more so they can begin working immediately after obtaining federal work authorization. Meanwhile, businesses can access a new portal to inform the State they would welcome newly-authorized individuals into their workforce.

For additional information or if you have any questions, please
contact Wfinfo@nyserda.ny.gov.

Sincerely,
NYSERDA’s Workforce Development and Training Team

Free Online Building Electrification Training

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To: All Residential Contractors or Other Relevant Stakeholders
Regarding Programs: Building Electrification Training Series 
Summary: Free Online Building Electrification Training sponsored by NYSERDA
Contact: wfinfo@nyserda.ny.gov

NYSERDA is offering free online Building Electrification Training through the Steven Winter Associates’ SWA Academy, a user-paced learning platform. There are three standalone courses on topics related to the electrification of space heating in residential buildings. 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for each training.  

Who Should Take These Courses:  
Contractors | Architects | Engineers | Developers | Consultants | Building Operators | Researchers | Policy Professionals | Students | Other Industry Professionals 

These courses are free of charge for New York State residents and employees of New York State businesses (fees may apply if you are a non-resident). The first step is to register for the training series, using the “NYSERDA Enrollment” link on the website, found here:  Register Today 

These training courses are available to be taken on-demand to offer flexibility to fit your schedule. Use the link above to read more about courses and the training content.  

Addressing Common Proforma Issues/Errors

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To: Participating EmPower+, REA and Comfort Home contractors 
Regarding Programs: GJGNY Web Proformas 
Summary: Addressing Common Proforma Issues/Errors 
Contact: residential.financing@nyserda.ny.gov 

Hello, 

It’s been nearly one year using GJGNY Web ProForma. After reviewing many submitted Web ProFormas, there are several common issues/errors that occur: 

  • Incorrect customer loan application date. The customer’s actual loan application date must be entered.  The application date can be found in Slipstream’s VelocityGo system or by looking at the application number (230907-XXXX).  Entering incorrect application dates can impact the Web ProForma results. 
  • Using incorrect energy assessment tools for EmPower+ and Market Rate. All EmPower+ and Market Rate loans with application dates of 7/28/2023 or later should be using the new Invoice ProForma Report (downloaded from the New York Home Energy Portal) to build out the savings within and be attached to the ProForma.  EmPCalcs and the Res assessment tool are no longer accepted. 
  • Using correct energy assessment tools for Comfort Home and NYS Clean Heat.  The Resources for Participating Contractors page tells you what savings tool needs to be used for a loan based on its project type.  The correct energy assessment tool must be used based on the project type (i.e. if the loan is for a Comfort Home project it must have a Comfort Home Energy Savings Calculator completed for it and attached to the Web ProForma). 
  • Not including measures in Project Measures section.  All measures listed on the Invoice ProForma Report, except direct installs for EmPower+, must be included in the Web ProForma inputs regardless of whether they are part of the GJGNY loan or being paid by another funding source (i.e. incentives/rebates).   
  • Not entering total measure/project costs.  Total or gross measure/project costs (before incentives are factored in) need to be entered when completing the Project Measures section.  
  • Matching dollar and energy savings values. The dollar and energy savings values that are entered into the Web ProForma need to match exactly what is shown for the loan in its attached savings file – including entering negative values for MWh savings (if applicable).  Do not round values when entering them into the Web ProForma.  For ASHP/GSHP/Comfort Home projects, make sure that they are coming from the tab in the savings file labeled “Web ProForma Inputs.” 

Web ProFormas with missing or incorrect data entered will not be accepted and may result in the delay of issuing loan documents to your customers or release of loan funds. 

We appreciate your continued support of the GJGNY Financing Program and working with us through this past year as we try to improve the experience of accessing GJGNY Financing for your customers.  If you have any questions, please email residential.financing@nyserda.ny.gov. 

Thank you, 

The Residential Financing Team 

REA Website Updates

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To: Participating Contractors
Regarding Programs: Residential Energy Assessment Program (REA)
Summary: REA Website Updates
Contact:homeaudits@nyserda.ny.gov

In coordination with the launch of the NY Home Energy Portal (NYHEP), all REA contractors are encouraged to review the new documents available July 10, 2023 on the REA Contractor Website including:

Program Manual – updated to reflect NYHEP adjustments.

REA Workflow User Guide – Full NYHEP walkthroughs and links to Knowledge Base.

Customer Report Mapping – Identifies data modeled in NYHEP used to populate the Customer Report.

REA Photo Template – Opportunity to provide a photo report to customers.

Please reach out to homeaudits@nyserda.ny.gov with any questions or concerns.