RAND Joins NYSERDA’s Multifamily Building Solutions Network
RAND is a NYSERDA Multifamily Building Solutions Network (MFBSN) Provider, a group of qualified professionals experienced in helping building owners and facility managers identify and integrate energy saving solutions into comprehensive building improvement plans.
By partnering with RAND, clients gain access to a range of incentive programs administered by NYSERDA, New York electric/gas utilities, and affordable housing agencies through the MFBSN program.
Our services include:
- Incentive Procurement: Guiding clients to access available incentives and rebates to maximize savings.
- Energy Audits: Conducting in-depth energy audits to pinpoint areas of energy wastage and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Retro-commissioning: Optimizing existing building systems and operations to enhance energy efficiency.
- Energy Efficiency Recommendations: Tailoring recommendations for energy-efficient upgrades and enhancements, including lighting upgrades, HVAC system optimization, insulation and sealing, water efficiency measures, renewable energy integration, window and door upgrades, smart building technology, and more.
- Financial Analysis and Guidance: Providing financial assessments to gauge the cost-effectiveness of energy-saving projects and offering expert guidance on available financing options.
- Project Implementation: Overseeing the entire lifecycle of energy-efficient projects, from initial planning to successful execution.
- Compliance Assistance: Assist clients in meeting energy efficiency standards and regulations, including Carbon Emissions Reduction Compliance (LL97), Benchmarking (LL84 & 133), Energy Audits, Commissioning, Retro-commissioning (LL87), Lighting Upgrades, Submetering (LL88), Electrification Law (LL154), and Solar and Green Roofs (LL92 & 94).
NYSERDA FlexTech Program Independent Service Provider
RAND also provides cost-shared energy studies for New York State’s eligible commercial, industrial, and multifamily facilities as an independent service provider of NYSERDA’s Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program. Eligible study areas can include:
- Energy efficiency technical analyses
- Investigation of an advanced technology or system
- Creation of a long-term energy plan
- Investigation of energy savings
- Investigation of Clean Heating and Cooling Systems including Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Variable Refrigerant Flow, and Solar Heating and Cooling
- Investigation of distributed energy resources
Our objective studies help clients reduce energy costs and integrate clean energy solutions into their capital planning.
Local Law 97 of 2019 Compliance
With Local Law 97’s carbon emissions reduction deadline looming, our services in New York City focus on guiding buildings through compliance pathways. Our holistic approach encompasses energy audits, retro-commissioning, and a suite of energy-efficient upgrades, designed to assist clients in navigating the requirements of LL97 effectively and mitigate the risk of potential substantial penalties.
About NYSERDA
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation that advances innovative energy solutions to improve New York State’s economy and environment. NYSERDA offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.