Clean Energy Communities
Energize NY Financing
Energize NY Finance, also known as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing, is a program adopted by an eligible local government that allows property owners to pay back clean energy upgrade costs to their commercial or non-profit property through a special charge on their property tax bill. The Energize NY Finance program enables eligible commercially-owned buildings in New York State to secure funding for energy upgrades and renewable energy projects. Financing is available through the Energy Improvement Corporation (EIC) for permanent improvement projects that reduce energy costs in existing buildings. Within the Finger Lakes Region eligible local governments include Counties and Cities with qualifying bond ratings. As your regional Clean Energy Coordinator, please email G/FLRPC at dave.zorn@gflrpc.org or if you have been in touch with other Finger Lakes Region Clean Energy Communities Coordinators at G/FLRPC, email them directly for help completing this action item.
The steps to get Energize NY Finance certification by NYSERDA are outlined below.
Step 1: Pass a Local Law
Sample legislation can be found here.
Step 2: Sign the EIC/Municipal Agreement
Sample agreement can be found here.
Step 3: Send a Letter to Energize NY Board formally requesting membership
Sample letter for cities and be found here. Sample letter for counties can be found here.
Step 4: Get certified by NYSERDA
Submit copies of the executed agreement, official letter, and legislation to NYSERDA through the following portal: https://nyserda-site.secure.force.com/CEC_HighImpact_Action_Item_Document_Page
Energize NY Finance webinar
Additional information can be found online at: http://commercial.energizeny.org/energize-ny-finance or by contacting Joseph M. Del Sindaco, PACE Advisor to the Energy Improvement Corporation, 267-465-7542
The steps to get Energize NY Finance certification by NYSERDA are outlined below.
Step 1: Pass a Local Law
Sample legislation can be found here.
Step 2: Sign the EIC/Municipal Agreement
Sample agreement can be found here.
Step 3: Send a Letter to Energize NY Board formally requesting membership
Sample letter for cities and be found here. Sample letter for counties can be found here.
Step 4: Get certified by NYSERDA
Submit copies of the executed agreement, official letter, and legislation to NYSERDA through the following portal: https://nyserda-site.secure.force.com/CEC_HighImpact_Action_Item_Document_Page
Energize NY Finance webinar
Additional information can be found online at: http://commercial.energizeny.org/energize-ny-finance or by contacting Joseph M. Del Sindaco, PACE Advisor to the Energy Improvement Corporation, 267-465-7542