Resilient & Equitable Decarbonization Initiative (REDi)

Resilient & Equitable Decarbonization Initiative (REDi) is sponsored by New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Provides funding to build capacity and scale up equitable decarbonization, beneficial electrification, and resiliency within the HPD development pipeline.

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gov websites Resilient & Equitable Decarbonization Initiative (REDi) Overview: To reach New York City and New York State’s ambitious climate targets and to reduce the barriers to decarbonizing affordable housing, HPD’s REDi program provides funding to build capacity and scale up equitable decarbonization, beneficial electrification, and resiliency within the HPD development pipeline and as outlined in HPD’s Design Guidelines.

The REDi program is a long-term joint HPD-NYSERDA initiative that builds on HPD’s highly successful Retrofit Electrification Pilot and other joint programs and is an innovative model for streamlining access to financial and technical assistance from New York State. HPD multi-family (5+ units) retrofit projects receiving city subsidy through an HPD Program are eligible to apply for REDi funding.

REDi funds will be provided on a first come, first served basis until funds are exhausted. Note that buildings receiving REDi funds may not also receive funding from certain other sources, as noted in the program term sheets.

Note that all REDi projects are encouraged to seek NYSERDA&rsquo;s Flextech funding to cover up to 75% of the cost for a targeted study to produce an objective, site-specific, and targeted study on how best to implement clean energy and/or energy efficiency technologies for their project. Buildings < 50,000 should consider applying to NYERDA&rsquo;s SAMES program . These funds can also help offset the energy portion of an IPNA.

The REDi initiative includes the programs described below : REDi: Existing Buildings (REDi: EB) The REDi: EB program funds will offset the incremental cost of electrification of domestic hot water (DHW) and space heating/ cooling as well as electrical upgrades, enhanced envelope and ventilation. Supported Scopes: Projects will implement one, two or all three of the pre-defined REDi: EB scopes.

The borrower&rsquo;s project team will work closely with a dedicated REDi Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) to design and scope the project. The TAP will also participate in monitoring the construction of the REDi: EB Scope, and work with the contractor to train building residents and staff on system use and maintenance.

Projects will be required to comply with all requirements as outlined in the REDi: EB Program Term Sheet , including all applicable Technical Requirements. Funding: Funding is available to cover the incremental construction costs required to electrify DHW and space heating and to improve envelope performance. Funding will be provided on a first come, first served basis, and will be used to offset the REDi scope items.

REDi: EB funding matches HPD subsidy and will be placed in the project&rsquo;s servicing account alongside all other sources and may be drawn down during construction through the normal requisitions process as outlined in the REDi: EB Participation Agreement . Details and program requirements are provided in the REDi: EB Program Term Sheet.

REDi: EB Funding is sourced from the utility System Benefit Charges (SBC) and as a result, buildings funded with REDi: EB funds must be served by Con Edison. As of April 2025, funds from the Affordable Housing Reinvestment Fund (&ldquo;AHRF&rdquo;) Offset Program will flow through the REDi: EB program. Buildings funded with AHRF funds are subject to the same requirements as REDi: EB, but do not have to be Con Edison customers.

However, buildings subject to LL97 emissions limits (under Article 320 of LL97) are not eligible for AHRF Offset funds.

Program Priorities: The REDi : EB program prioritizes projects where electrification is most beneficial and cost effective, which includes: Buildings currently using oil or electric resistance for heating/ hot water; Full heating systems requiring replacement that are cost effective when factoring in incentives Domestic Hot Water systems requiring replacement in buildings < 7 stories that use oil or electric resistance Electrification of buildings facing flood risk to protect heating and hot water equipment from flooding Additional details can be found here REDi: EB Program Term Sheet.

REDi: Deep Energy Retrofits ( REDi: DE EP ) p rovidies federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to projects in HPD&rsquo;s existing building pipeline to support HPD Sub or Gut Rehab projects pursuing deep energy retrofits and/or designing to Passive House performance standards.

Supported Scopes: Project must achieve 35% or more modeled site energy savings with respect to existing conditions, and scope must include significant envelope work beyond air-sealing, roof work and window replacement. Project teams will be required to work with an approved Multifamily Residential Energy Pathways Participating Contractor.

Projects will be required comply with all requirements as outlined in the REDi: DEEP Program Term Sheet, including all applicable Technical Requirements. Funding is available to cover the cost of high-performance construction and will be used to offset the REDi scope items.

Funding will be delivered to owner during construction t hrough the normal requisitions process based on milestones as outlined in the REDi: DEEP Participation Agreement. Cost share of 75%, up to $25,000, will be provided by NYSERDA for design funding (scope development and energy audit development) Projects must provide household income verification that can prove at least 50% of the units are under 80% AMI .

The full list of acceptable federal programs is below. Program Priorities: Large projects where fund i ng is more favorable than REDi: EB , electrification-agnostic projects pursuing deep efficiency, and buildings that do not pay into the Systems Benefits charge. Additional details, including energy modeling requirements, can be found here: REDi: DEEP Program Term Sheet.

To Apply to REDi Programs Prior to the Design Consultation (as early as possible in the scoping process), the Project Team submits REDi Cost & Scoping Tool to HPD Sustainability, along with the IPNA and utility bills. Teams may also apply using the HPD Workbook including the completed Intake Tab and the completed REDi Application Tab.

Team is strongly encouraged to evaluate scopes and costs using the REDi Cost & Scoping Tool to identify the optimal scope. Projects must apply to REDi prior to HPD Design Consultation and require a minimum 4 months to get through the REDi application and review process. Questions and documents should be sent to HPD Sustainability, at sustainability@hpd.

nyc. gov , with 'REDi Application' in the subject, for further review and approval.

REDi: EB Participation Agreement REDi: EB Construction Rider DRAF (owner-paid utilities) DRAF (resident-paid utilities) Con Edison Authorization Form REDi: EB Construction Milestones Checklist REDi: DEEP Participation Agreement Home Energy Rebate Administrative and Legal Requirements Document IRA Home Energy Rebates: Data and Tools Requirements Guide Federal Programs Approved for Categorical Eligibility for DOE Home Energy Rebates HPD Preservation Design Guidelines Underwriting Electric and High-Performance Buildings - HPD (nyc.

gov) HPD Electric Heating Policy (nyc.

gov) HPD Technical Requirements- Split System Heat Pump for Space Heating HPD Technical Requirements- Room Heat Pump HPD Technical Requirements- Heat Pump Water Heater Clean Heat Program Manual HPD VRF and Split System Maintenance Plan HPD Maintenance Service Contract Checklist PTHP Maintenance Plan & Service Overview LL97 Compliance Planning Tool R410-A Variance Completion Issues Memo R410-A Variance Request Impact Worksheet HPD A2L Presentation Webinar Recording HPD A2L Presentation Webinar slides HPD A2L Presentation Webinar FAQs VRF Convening Public Summary FAQ: Selecting Heat Pumps for Multifamily Buildings FAQ: Metering Heat Pumps for Multifamily Buildings FAQ: Energy Apportionment FAQ: Heat Pump System Design Best Practices FAQ: Partial Load DHW Design (coming soon) FAQ: Roof Considerations for Heat Pumps Large VRFs versus Small Mini/Multi Split Heat Pumps: a Comparison Case Study: Oil to Electric Gut Rehab Case Study: Supportive Housing Electrification Design Professional Guidance-Code and Zoning DOB: Design Professional Requirements - Mechanical (information about codes and zoning around mechanical equipment) DOB: Registrant Project Requirements - Mechanical Work and Inspections DOB Now: Build Mechanical Systems (MS) Resources DEP: Noise Control for Building Exterior Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditional Guidance Sheet Mandatory Resident Resource Packet: Residential User Tips for Air Source Heat Pumps NYC's Utility Assistance Programs Electrification 101 for Residents FAQ: What Is a Room Heat Pump FAQ: What is a Heat Pump for Hot Water Have questions about your bills?

Reach out to the Utility Consumer Advocate. Other Incentives & Resources NYS Clean Heat: Information for Contractors New York State Affordable Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program (AMEEP) Find a FlexTech Consultant - NYSERDA Small Affordable Multifamily Energy Studies Offering - NYSERDA For additional information about the program, please contact us at sustainability@hpd. nyc.

gov or redideep@nyserda. ny. gov