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Small-Medium Business Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Choose your contractor(s) from our list of approved participating contractors. If you would like to work with a contractor that is not on our list, they can register with us. See how.

If you have any questions or need any help, please submit an interest form and someone from Willdan will be in contact.

Willdan Energy Solutions (Willdan) is our Program Implementation partner for the Small Business & Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program. Willdan helps with day-to-day program activities and is the direct point of contact for our network of Participating Contractors that work with small businesses and nonprofits. If you would like to reach out to Willdan, please email.

The Small Business & Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program is designed to help customers once they’ve identified the types of upgrades that they would like to make. Your selected Participating Contractor(s) can help make detailed recommendations based on their expertise/area of focus.

If you don’t know where to begin, subsidized energy studies are available through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

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On average, we cover up to 70% of the cost of upgrades. The exact incentives for your project will be based on the equipment installed, building type, overall project cost, and whether you’re eligible for any bonus incentives that may be available at the time your application is submitted.

In many cases, the incentive is based on the projected energy savings that your upgrade will yield, requiring energy calculations. Your Participating Contractor will perform these calculations and help estimate your incentive amount.

Choose your contractor(s) from our list of approved participating contractors. If you would like to work with a contractor that is not on our list, they can register with us. 

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We want to make things as simple and seamless as possible, so we will pay incentives directly to the Participating Contractor. The contractor will then pass the savings onto you in the form of a discount.

If you would like to receive the incentive directly, that arrangement can be accommodated.

  • Reduce energy use/costs and maintenance costs
  • Free up capital for expansion and improvement of your business
  • Show your customers your commitment to the environment
  • Since 2009, over 30,000+ businesses and non-profits in NYC and Westchester have participated – join them!
Simply put, it’s a win-win. By helping business owners and nonprofits save money on energy efficiency upgrades, we reduce strain on the energy grid and move one step closer to achieving our Clean Energy Commitment.

Con Edison’s energy efficiency and electrification programs, including the Small Business & Nonprofit Program, are authorized by the New York State Public Service Commission to help reduce buildings’ energy usage. The cost associated with the program is collected through Con Edison’s rates.

  • Upgrade to energy-efficient appliances, HVAC, lighting, and more!
  • You can use our energy efficiency programs/incentives to offset upfront installation costs for these upgrades—which can also help decrease your monthly bill
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