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Pick a topic, get updates! (opens in new window) Find a Program Find A Contractor About Language Print this page back to top Back to All Programs Energy Management and Modernization for Hospitals and Health Systems Hospitals and health systems are among New York’s most energy-intensive buildings—and face growing pressure from rising energy costs, aging infrastructure, and regulations like NYC’s Local Law 97. NYSERDA offers funding, technical assistance, and strategic support designed to work within the realities of hospital operations, helping facilities reduce energy use, lower emissions, and build long-term resilience without compromising patient care. Programs for Hospitals Explore the programs below to find the right starting point for your facility, whether you’re ready to hire dedicated energy management staff, build a decarbonization strategy, or fund a major capital project. Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals Get funding from the Empire Building Challenge (EBC): Hospitals Program for innovative energy efficiency and clean energy projects that can be replicated across New York. Read More Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program Hospitals are eligible for a 50% cost-share from NYSERDA for completing an energy study on an individual building or campus. Work with a consultant to develop a customized study. Read More Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program On-site Energy Manager (OsEM) Hire an on-site energy manager with 75% cost-share support from NYSERDA to improve your hospital’s energy use and identify cost-saving improvements to facilities and systems. Read More On-site Energy Manager (OsEM) Hospital Success Stories Mount Sinai Hospital Case Study Discover how a full-time on-site energy manager facilitated energy efficiency measures to curb energy consumption by 10% in two years at Mount Sinai Hospital. Read More Mount Sinai Hospital Case Study Albany Medical Center Case Study Learn how Albany Medical Center’s campus achieved significant energy savings across 17 sites with guidance from on-site energy manager. Read More Albany Medical Center Case Study Have Questions? Reach out to our team at [email protected] and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact Us