New Star Energy Services presents the NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program was developed to encourage building owners and developers with INCENTIVES to design, implement and install energy efficient measures in both New Construction and Existing Buildings.

1. Multifamily Performance Program
March 25, 2009 - Webinar

2. What is NYSERDA?
The New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority
 A public benefit corporation established by law in 1975.
 Funded by the System Benefits Charge (SBC), derived from utility
customers across New York State.
 Headquartered in Albany with local offices in New York City,
Buffalo and West Valley.
 Promotes energy awareness, efficiency, & alternative resources.

3. What is the SBC?
 The System Benefits Charge – a small fee paid by most
electric customer in the state.
 Established by the Public Services Commission in 1996 to
fund initiatives not adequately addressed in the transition
to competitive electric markets.
 Energy efficiency, R&D, Affordability

4. Who pays into the SBC?
New York Energy $mart SM programs are available
to all electricity customers of the following
utilities:
 Central Hudson
 Con Edison
 New York State Electric & Gas
 National Grid
 Rochester Gas and Electric
 Orange and Rockland

5. Multifamily Performance Program
A New York Energy $martSM Program

6. About the MPP
New program (May 2007)
Integration of all former NYSERDA Multifamily
Programs
Existing Buildings and New Construction
Market Rate and Affordable

7. Program Goals
 Provide incentives for energy and energy-related improvements
 Save energy; strong emphasis on low- to moderate-income
residents
 Promote a whole building approach & ENERGY STAR® Label
 Reduce system peak demand
 Promote Economic Development & Market Transformation

8. Eligibility
1. Existing building of 5 units or more
2. Building must pay into the System Benefit
Charge Fund

9. Incentives
Paid directly to building owners to improve
the performance of their buildings
 Supplements funding for services &
improvements
 Owner pays Partner’s fee

10. Incentives (cont.)

11. The Process
1. Hire a Multifamily Performance Partner.
2. Complete a Program Application and Participation
Agreement.
3. Benchmark your project.
4. Develop an Energy Reduction Plan.
5. Implement the Energy Reduction Plan.
6. Confirm achievement of the target.
THE GOAL: Reduce your project’s energy usage by 20%.

12. The Lobby Display
 Buildings that engage the
Program will receive a display
for their building indicating
their participation and outlining
their energy reduction target.
 The lobby display includes
brochures for residents that
explains the work being done to
the building.

13. New York Energy $martSM Label
Buildings that
successfully achieve
their target will be
awarded a plaque and
designated a “New
York Energy $martSM
Building”.

14. Multifamily Program
Step by Step
YOUR LOGO

15. Stream Lining the Process
1 Develop the Energy Reduction Plan – Payment #1
Plan the implementation and order equipment – Payment #2
2
3 Commission the project – Payment #3
4 Verify the savings – Payment #4

16. Energy Reduction Plan – Payment 1
Reduce consumption by 20%
Summary
 Survey the facility
 Analyze 23 core measures
 Lighting
 HVAC
 Elevators
 Envelope
 Analyze custom measures
 Project Energy Savings
 Develop a Budget
 Secure NYSERDA commitment and
other funding

17. Plan and Begin Implementation – Payment 2
Summary
 Take the draft ERP to general
contractors and engineers
 Provide the Owner with overall
budget to implement the ERP
 Assist in developing bids, project
schedules and equipment selection
as needed

18. Project Commissioning and Verification – Payment 3
Summary
 Verify proper equipment operation
 Prepare submittals to NYSERDA
 Assist Owner in developing punch-
list items for contractors

19. Measurement and Verification – Payment 4
Summary
 Verify 20% energy savings after 1
year of operation
 Assist Owner in obtaining Fuel
Release Forms
 Prepare submittals to NYSERDA

20. Stream Lining the Process - Conclusion
1 Develop the Energy Reduction Plan – Payment #1
Plan the implementation and order equipment – Payment #2
2
3 Commission the project – Payment #3
4 Verify the savings – Payment #4

21. The New York Energy $martSM Loan Fund

22. Loan Amount
Multi-Family & Commercial Buildings (New Construction): Up to
$1,000,000 per borrower plus an additional maximum of $500,000 for “green
building” improvements where the building is registered LEED - NC
Existing Multifamily Buildings: $5,000 per unit up to $2,500,000 plus an
additional maximum of $2,500,000 for projects that include advanced meters
(see program materials for details)

23. Do You Have
Any Questions?
Jason Smithwick
646-290-5400
jsmithwick@newstarenergyservices.com