What kind of projects does NYSERDA fund?
NYSERDA’s various programs (such as residential, commercial, transportation, environmental) outline broad energy and environmental challenges, and then publicly request proposals, from any private or institutional entity, to submit project plans addressing those issues. These are known as Program Opportunity Notices (PONs), and are posted year-round and cover the complete range of energy and related environmental topics, often focusing on a certain segment. For instance, a PON might offer funding for the development of specific kind of fuel, such as ethanol, from New York farm-grown corn; or, development of wind or other alternative power system within the State; or, delivery of an energy efficiency services program to a certain type of residential electric customer. NYSERDA also monitors energy supply, consumption and emissions in the State and provides periodic reviews of this data to government and the public.
