1. Goal of HRES
Our goal is to empower our clients to establish positive relationships with real estate agents, landlords or Social Services Agencies to feel more confident and knowledgeable to take advantage of the programs PathStone offers.
“Affordable housing brings stability, economic diversity, and improves the physical quality of neighborhoods”

2. Office Staff
Scott Oliver – Deputy for Energy Programs (585) Ext 204 Gloria Molina – Case Manager (585) Ext 214 Courtney Klee – Outreach Coordinator (585) Ext 213 Christine Gockley – Program Information Coordinator Rochester (585) Ext. 202

3. NYSERDA Grant & PathStone
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),
public benefit corporation that offers objective information and analysis
innovative programs
technical expertise
funding to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels
PathStone is the Constituency-Based Organization (CBO) operating in the Finger Lakes Region
Monroe County
Orleans County
Genesee County
Wyoming County
Livingston County
Wayne County
Ontario County
Yates County
Seneca County

4. NYSERDA Grant & PathStone
PathStones Role:
Free consultation for homeowners
Customer support
Assistance with NYSERDA programs:
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program- income based loans
Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program- 50% matching subsidy
EmPower NY- free electrical reduction and insulation
Help evaluating options and financing
(585) or

5. NYSERDA Overview
Free assessments for those who make less than $134,000 a year.
Program is household size and Income based
50/50 Matching subsidies of up to $4,000 for homeowners
$8,000 for landlords and based on occupants income.
Low interest loans with rates as low as 3.49%.
Who qualifies?
1-4 unit residential properties; primary residence and/or rental property
All heating fuel types (Electric, gas, oil, propane, etc.)
Structure must be in New York State
Customers of major utilities (RG&E, National Grid, NYSEG)
Must use BPI-accredited contractors participating in Program

6. NYSERDA Income Guidelines
Empower % Subsidy Loans
(Free Work)

7. Eligible Measures Prequalified Measures: Items not covered:
• 95% Efficient Gas Furnaces, 85% Efficient oil furnaces
• Programmable Thermostats
• Insulation where levels fall below current program minimum levels
• Air sealing
• Water pipe Insulation
• ENERGY STAR certified Refrigerators, Freezer, Dehumidifier
• CFL and LED light bulbs that are ENERGY STAR certified
• Most on demand and power vented water heaters
Measures which must pass cost-effectiveness screenings:
• Central Air Conditioners
• Windows, Storm Windows, Doors
Items not covered:
• Roofs, painting, structural or cosmetic improvements

8. Ways to Finance
Customers decide what payment strategy works best for them
PathStone offers customer support navigating financing options:
• Savings
• On-Bill Financing
• Smart Energy Loan
• PathStone Revolving Loan Fund
• Other
Energy Finance Solutions-

9. City Grants PathStone Administers
Rochester City Lead Grant
Eligible for City Residents only
1-4 unit residential structures
Available to both landlords and homeowners
Priority given to homes where children under the age of 6 reside
Program is household size and income based
*PathStone process paperwork only*

10. Rochester City Lead Grant
How the Program Works:
Complete application
Must be up to date on City/County Taxes and Mortgage
After eligibility approval City schedules risk assessment of property.
Identify lead hazards and how should be best addressed.
City helps find contractor to remediate lead
After work is complete City test property to make sure fits safety measures.

11. Rochester City Lead Grant
What is provided:
City provides lead hazard control assistance for 1-4 unit structures, Landlords are required to contribute 10% of the project cost and assistance is available to homeowners without repayment. Typical work activities include:
Windows
Entry doors
Porch repairs or replacement
Paint stabilization
Bare soil treatment
General rehabilitaion

12. Other City Programs PathStone also administers:
The City’s Emergency Assistance Repair Program (EARP)
The City of Canandaigua Rehab Grant
RESHI Grant
Window Grant
Neighborhood Specific Grants
(EMMA and Holy Rosary Grant)
Soon to come…
Rochester City Roof Grant (this is a lottery)

13. Summary
PathStone HRES Department wants to help connect our residents to as many programs as possible.
Having access to so many programs and access to financing options in one location helps take the burden off our clients and other agencies during the referral process

14. ***Grants are first come, first serve with no guarantee of availability***
Questions?