Statewide Programs

Small businesses and not-for-profits are eligible for a free audit. State and local governments are eligible for an audit on a cost-shared basis, with a fee determined by number of employees. All facilities must have an average electric demand of 100kW or less.

Learn more about the Energy Audit Program

NYSERDA’s FlexTech Program assists New York State commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and not-for-profit sectors with energy, load and cost reduction analysis to help customers make informed decisions.

Learn more about the FlexTech Program

NYSERDA's New Construction Program can provide assistance when incorporating energy-efficiency measures into the design, construction, and operation of new and substantially renovated buildings.

Learn more about the New Construction Program

Existing Facilities Program offers incentives for a variety of energy projects including Pre-Qualified Measures and Performance-Based Incentives.

Pre-Qualified incentives are available on a $/unit basis for Pre-Qualified energy efficiency measures, such as Lighting, HVAC, Chillers, Motors, Refrigeration, Kitchen and Gas efficiency equipments.

Performance-Based incentives are available on a $/kWh, $/MMBtu or $/kW reductions to customers or ESCO's who are working on large-scale energy efficiency projects.

Learn more about the Existing Facilities Program

NYSERDA has Incentives for Grid Connected Solar and Wind Electricity Generation Systems:

Solar Photovoltaic Incentives
Wind Generation Incentives

NYSERDA also has Incentive for Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems

Solar Thermal Water Heating Incentives

NYSERDA's Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Program provides assistance to encourage fleets to purchase alternative-fuel vehicles and install fueling facilities or charging stations. Vehicles powered by natural gas, propane, and electricity, including certain hybrid-electric vehicles, are eligible. Incentives are also available to encourage the use of bio-fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. Additionally, NYSERDA also has programs to encourage the use of emission reduction technologies and anti-idling technologies for diesel vehicles.

Learn more about the Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Program

Utility Programs

Learn More about the Commercial and Industrial Rebate Program Learn More about the Small Business Energy Efficiency Program Sponsor Get free energy efficient lighting assessments & 70% OFF of recommended lighting upgrades! Learn More Now! View Recorded Program Overview Webinar

Learn More about the Large Business Energy Efficiency Program Learn More about the Small Business Energy Efficiency Program

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) provides energy conservation programs that can cut a facility’s energy bills by up to 25 percent.
  K12 Schools
  College & Universities
  Local Government
  State Government
  Water & Waste Treatment
  Healthcare
  Not For Profit

  Energy Efficiency Audits & Overhauls
  The Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Initiative
  Electric Drive Vehicles

To get started, email us at Energy2011@nypa.gov or call NYPA's Energy Hotline 866.314.4110. Learn More about NYPA Energy Services

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Energy Suppliers

You have a choice to stay with the traditional utility or switch to an Energy Services Company (ESCO) offering more competitive prices.
Your Energy...Your Choice
Find an ESCO from the PSC Directory

You can choose to purchase your energy through a service company that sells electricity generated with renewable fuels (such as wind, small hydro, biomass, solar, etc.) Here is a list of energy suppliers offering "green" energy products:

NY PSC Green Energy Suppliers

Sterling Planet Options

Utility customers may select to purchase clean renewable generated electricity and pay for it on their monthly utility bill.

NYSEG NewWind Energy® options

NationalGrid GreenUp Options

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Need Help?

Still confused with all the assistance and incentive programs! Contact an Expert to ask questions. Send an email to ask@RenewOswego.org or submit a question using our online contact us form.

Federal Incentives

Federal Energy Efficiency Commercial Building Tax Deduction
State Tax Credits for Green Building, Alternative and Clean Fuels

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Energy Savings Toolbox

Improving the energy efficiency of our workplace will saves energy and helps the bottom line by lowering utility costs.
Explore and learn how you can fight climate change while at work!



EPA offers a proven strategy and guidelines for energy management at work places that will improve a facility's energy and financial performance while distinguishing your organization as an environmental leader.
Guidelines for Energy Management

A great first step for many facilities is to rate the facilities energy performance on a scale of 1–100 relative to similar buildings nationwide. This benchmarking rating can be very helpful in understanding the urgency of energy improvement upgrades.
Learn More about Energy Performance Benchmarking

By using "Target Finder", a free on-line tool, Architects and building owners can set energy targets and scores the energy performance of projects during the design process. Target Finder will provides the annual energy use associated with the score for the project.
Learn More about Target Finder

• ENERGY STAR Guide for Small Business
• Energy Efficienct Lighting Technical Guide
• Electric Motor Load & Efficiency
• Switch to Premium Efficiency Motors
• Use a Programmable Thermostat
• ENERGY STAR Tools & Resources

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Find a Contractor / Consultant

Choose a Contractor that are trained and certified to take a "whole-house" approach when identifying comfort, safety and energy efficiency improvements for your home.

Additionally, look for Contractors that has been prequalified by the incentives programs to perform the eligible work.

Start with the lists below when looking for qualified Contractors servicing Oswego County:
NYSERDA FlexTech Consultants
Solar PV Installers
Wind Turbine Installers
Solar Thermal Water Heater Installers

By completing a simple request form we can have the right Contractors contact you:
Contractor Request Form