Description
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking multifamily building owners, managers, or operators in New York climate zones 5 or 6 to serve as demonstration host sites for Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHPs) under the Clean Heat for All program. Qualified sites will receive a no‑cost PTHP installation (equipment, design, engineering, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service) in exchange for providing a 12‑month field‑demonstration, data collection, and cooperation with the awarded manufacturers. The program aims to generate real‑world performance data, improve indoor air quality, and support LL‑97 emissions‑reduction targets.
• Eligibility: ≥ 5 dwelling units, existing through‑wall openings that fit standard PTAC, hydronic PTAC, or TTWAC sleeves, located in NY climate zones 5 or 6.
• Scope of Work for the building owner: make‑ready preparation, permitting, allowing installation, providing access for monitoring, and maintaining the units for at least one heating and one cooling season.
• Funding: Demonstration costs are covered by the manufacturers (PON 5907); the building owner incurs no direct NYSERDA cost.
• Timeline: Application deadline October 29, 2026 3 PM ET; sites may begin installations as early as October/November 2025 and must be ready by December 2026 for a 12‑month demonstration.