Building Operations and Maintenance Training

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking applications for its Building Operations and Maintenance Workforce Training Program, which aims to reduce energy use and associated carbon emissions while saving building operators and owners money. The program will provide funding for training activities such as creation of on-site training laboratories, curriculum development, in-person and virtual training, coaching/mentorships, and training trainers within a company. Eligible applicants include building owners, facility managers, property management companies, business associations/trade groups, and organized labor associations. The program will provide funding of up to 90% with a cap of $500,000 per application for projects that meet certain criteria, and up to 70% with a cap of $500,000 per application for other projects. • Eligible cost share includes the training provider/facility’s employees’ wages while working on tasks defined in the Statement of Work, the training provider/facility’s employees’ wages during training hours, equipment that will be used exclusively for training purposes, and training fees offset by a third party. • Examples of eligible training initiatives include developing and delivering customized building O&M training, developing and implementing a new New York State-registered apprenticeship program, and developing and constructing a hands-on training lab at a building site. • The program will prioritize projects that optimize the use of available funding to achieve NYSERDA’s overall programmatic and portfolio objectives, directly address NYSERDA’s mission and strategic goals, and promote diversity and equity.