HPD-NYSERDA Retrofit Electrification Pilot

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HPD-NYSERDA Retrofit Electrification Pilot


HPD-NYSERDA Retrofit Electrification Pilot

As of August 1st 2024, this program is closed. Preservation projects seeking funding for electrification, should consider applying to the Resilient & Equitable Decarbonization Initiative Existing Buildings (REDi:EB) program which can be found on the REDi webpage.

Grant funding is available to eligible building owners seeking HPD financing for rehabilitations of multifamily buildings to cover the incremental construction cost to electrify domestic hot water heating (DHW) and/or space heating & cooling systems. Grant funding will be provided on a first come, first served basis, and will be additional to HPD’s maximum term sheet funding. Funding will be paid to the project by NYSERDA during the construction phase and in conjunction with HPD and private (if applicable) loan funds. This pilot will be open for three years, beginning in 2022, or until funding is exhausted. Because funding for this pilot is limited, grant funding may be capped on a per-project basis. Maximum funding on any project is limited to $1 million. For multi-building projects comprised of oil-fueled buildings, NYSERDA and HPD may award up to $2 million. Please see Program Requirements for additional information.

Program Requirements

HPD/NYSERDA Retrofit Electrification Pilot: Program Requirements

Program Documents

Technical Requirements - Split System Heat Pump for Space Heating

Technical Requirements - Heat Pump Water Heater

Technical Requirements - Room Heat Pump

Owner's Participation Agreement (sample)

Electrification Rider to Contract (sample)

Incentive Award Letter (sample)

Incentive Eligibility Letter (sample)

Final Incentive Checklist

Assignment of Incentive: If needed, NYSERDA can work with lender to assign incentive to leader in the event of default. Please work with NYSERDA directly.

Pilot Resources

Pilot Process Steps: Application through Closing

Pilot Process Presentation for Owners and Lenders

Pilot Lender and Attorney Letter

Pilot Itemizing the Electrification Scope

Pilot Electrification Requisition Formatting

FAQ: What is a Heat Pump

FAQ: What is a Heat Pump for Hot Water

FAQ: Roof Considerations for Heat Pumps

FAQ: Heat Pump System Design

FAQ: Heat Pumps and Billing

FAQ: What Is a Room Heat Pump

FAQ: Metering Heat Pumps for Multifamily Buildlings

FAQ: Pilot Payment Process

FAQ: Energy Apportionment

Video: Lessons Learned on an HDFC Heat Pump Project

Large VRFs versus Small Mini/Multi Split Heat Pumps: a Comparison

VRF and Split System Maintenance Plan

Maintenance Service Contract Checklist

ConEd Load Letter

Resident Resources

Electrification 101 for Residents

Residential User Tips for Air Source Heat Pumps

NYC's Utility Assistane Programs

Community Solar (coming soon)

Additional Resources

DOB Resources:

Design Professional Requirements: Mechanical (information about codes and zoning around mechanical equipment)

Registrant Project Requirements: Mechanical Work and Inspections

DOB Now: Build Mechanical Systems (MS) Resources

2020 Energy Conservation Code

New York City Construction Codes

Zoning Resources:

Zoning Resolution

Design Professional Guidance-Code and Zoning

DEP Resources:

Noise Control for Building Exterior Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditional Guidance Sheet

NYS Clean Heat Program

About the NYS Clean Heat Program

Miscellaneous Forms and Documents

DRAF (owner-paid utilities)

DRAF (resident-paid utilities)

Con Edison Authorization Form

Contact Us

For additional information about the pilot, please contact us at: electrificationpilot@hpd.nyc.gov