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Multifamily Building Performance Program - New Construction

Make your new high-rise residential building more valuable—before construction begins. Starting with the schematic design, New York Energy $mart^SM Performance Partners will work with the design team to incorporate potential energy efficiency options into the building’s design to ensure ENERGY STAR guidelines are fulfilled. The use of the Performance Partner as a member of the design team allows the developer to retain a level of flexibility to achieve the ENERGY STAR goals while addressing the other concerns of the project. After completion, tests and inspections of the building will confirm that the final project matches the energy efficient design.

Key Benefits

• Lower energy bills - A New York ENERGY STAR^® Multifamily Building uses at least 20 percent less energy than a building constructed to ASHRAE code.
• Better building performance - Buildings are "performance tested" to confirm that they meet or exceed the New York ENERGY STAR^® Multifamily Building standard.
• Improved health and safety - Indoor air quality testing is done to ensure a healthier more comfortable living environment.

Where Do The Savings Come From?

Savings come from a variety of energy-saving features, including:

• Increased insulation
• High-efficiency heating and cooling systems
• Energy-saving appliances and lighting
• High-performance windows and doors
• Innovative technologies such as advanced meters, renewable energy, and combined heat and power systems

Find out if you are eligible and what incentives are available to you!
Click here to learn how to participate in this program.