New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $15 million is now available to advance innovative building solutions in New York State through the Innovation for Affordable Building Electrification program. The initiative supports the adoption of technologies that can be scaled in existing buildings to improve energy efficiency, electrification or load management to enhance building performance and reduce costs.
Funding for this program is provided through the New York State Public Service Commission’s 2025 Innovation and Research Order, which funds statewide clean energy innovation and research programs from 2026 through 2030.
“New York State is a leader in advancing scalable building solutions and making the latest efficiency solutions more accessible to building owners,” Hochu said. “Through the Innovation for Affordable Building Electrification program, we are ensuring that modern building solutions work in harmony to make energy go further while balancing reliability with comfort and affordability.”
The Innovation for Affordable Building Electrification program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), provides funding to develop and demonstrate a new or improved product or solution to better control energy use, increase load flexibility, lower emissions and improve indoor air quality in existing residential and commercial buildings. Eligible applicants include but are not limited to researchers, educational institutions, manufacturers, labs, building owners and managers, or trade associations, among others. Solutions that benefit low- to moderate-income or disadvantaged communities, as identified by New York’s Climate Justice Working Group, will be prioritized.
“NYSERDA is interested in partnering with innovators and industry leaders to accelerate the development and adoption of next generation building technologies that can deliver real value and benefits for New Yorkers,” said NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris. “By investing in solutions that support building electrification and improve energy performance, we are accelerating the delivery of cutting-edge technologies to market that help manage energy demand, reduce strain on the grid and lower costs for occupants and building owners alike.”
Proposals must address one of three energy topic areas that improve building performance:
- Efficiency – permanent load reduction solutions including, but not limited to, building envelope components or materials, ventilation and air sealing.
- Electrification – clean and affordable heating and cooling solutions including, but not limited to, heat pump systems for space conditioning and domestic hot water.
- Load Management – grid-interactive building solutions including, but not limited to, electric load and energy asset management, electrification-enabling equipment and integration of storage.
Proposals are due on July 23, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. ET.
