Agricultural Energy Efficiency Program (New York)

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	New York
Name	Agricultural Energy Efficiency Program (New York)
Incentive Type	State Rebate Program
Applicable Sector	Agricultural
Eligible Technologies	Agricultural Equipment, Boilers, Chillers, Custom/Others pending approval, Dishwasher, Furnaces, Heat pumps, Heat recovery, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Motor VFDs, Motors, Water Heaters, Commercial Cooking Equipment, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment, Food Service Equipment
Active Incentive	Yes
Implementing Sector	State/Territory
Energy Category	Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs
Amount	General: 75% of project costs Energy Audits: up to $2,500 (cost share may be required for audit costs exceeding this amount)
Equipment Requirements	Equipment must meet Energy Star minimum efficiency requirements (where applicable)
Expiration Date	2015-12-01 (or until funding is exhausted)
Funding Source	System Benefits Charge (SBC)
Installation Requirements	Improvements in farm residences are not eligible for incentives
Maximum Incentive	$250,000 per farm
Program Administrator	New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Website	http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Funding-Opportunities/Current-Funding-Opportunities/PON-2644-Agriculture-Energy-Efficiency-Program.aspx
References	Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)

Summary

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers incentives for electric and natural gas efficiency improvements made on farms and by farm producers. This includes, but is not limited to: orchards, dairies, greenhouses, vegetable growers, vineyards, grain dryers, and poultry/egg operations. The program is only available to customers that pay the System Benefits Charge (SBC) on their natural gas or electricity bills. It will only support improvements related to farm operations; energy efficiency measures in on-farm residences are not eligible for incentives.

The program is based on customized approach where the subject property undergoes an energy audit to identify potential improvements, then receives incentives based on the cost of making improvements identified in the audit. The eligible technologies listed above are only examples of some types of measures that may be supported by the program. Energy audits costing less than $2,500 are provided at no cost, but cost sharing may be required for more complex energy audits that cost more than $2,500. In order to qualify for incentives, a project must have a simple payback from 6 months to 18 years. For qualifying projects, the incentive is set at 75% of the cost of the improvements, up to a maximum of $250,000. A minimum cost share of 25% is required on the part of the applicant, and any other grants or incentives received in connection with the project do not count towards this cost share. The cost of the project is considered to be the total invoice cost, excluding any internal labor costs. The program will not support projects completed prior to an application; projects involving renewable energy installations; fuel switching; or those oriented around power quality or power factor improvements.

The program will accept applications through December 1, 2015 or until funding is exhausted. For further information, interested applicants may visit the program web site or contact the program administrator.

Incentive Contact

Contact Name	Jessica Zweig (Technical Contact)
Department	New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Address	17 Columbia Circle
Place	Albany, New York
Zip/Postal Code	12203-6399
Phone	(518) 862-1090 Ext.3346
Phone 2	(866) 697-3732
Email	jlz@nyserda.ny.gov
Website	http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/

Contact Name	Program Information - Application Requests and Assistance
Department	EnSave Inc.
Phone	(800) 732-1399
Email	aeep@nyserda.ny.gov

• Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.