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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 Find a Program Green Jobs – Green New York The Green Jobs – Green New York (GJGNY) Program provides New Yorkers with access to energy assessments, installation services, low interest financing, and pathways to training for various green-collar careers. GJGNY Advisory Council Resources GJGNY Advisory Council Advisory Council Charter Advisory Council Meetings Advisory Council Reports Data and Trends The GJGNY Program delivers services in communities with the support of the Regional Clean Energy Hubs  (Hubs). The Hubs are a team of organizations in and from regions across the State. They have experience with clean energy, energy efficiency, workforce and economic housing. They help and provide information to individuals, small businesses, and affordable housing owners about the benefits of the clean energy economy, ways to reduce energy use and costs, and how to make more informed energy decisions. Residential GJGNY offers financing through the following programs to help residential customers make energy upgrades to their homes: The Comfort Home Program  provides incentives and home energy assessments for bundling energy efficiency measures together. The EmPower+ Program  provides incentives and home energy assessments for income-eligible New Yorkers. Residential energy efficiency loans for the purchase and installation of energy efficiency measures. The Photovoltaic (PV) Program provides incentives for solar technologies that turn sunlight into electricity. The purchase and installation of clean heating and cooling solutions like Air Source or Ground Source (geothermal) heat pumps. Small Business and Not-for-Profit Programs for small businesses and not-for-profits offer access to walk-through energy assessments and low-interest financing. Green Jobs – Green New York Energy Studies offer subsidized energy studies to small businesses and not-for-profit entities to help identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. Small businesses and not-for-profits can finance energy efficiency upgrades through two low-interest loan options. Learn more financing options. Multifamily Building owners can finance renewable energy projects to purchase and install solar, air source heat pumps, or ground source heat pumps. In addition, multifamily building owners can access financing for energy efficient projects installed through the Small Commercial Financing Program . Workforce Development A lot of interest and enthusiasm surrounds the topic of "green jobs" and training for clean energy careers . Workforce training programs and other training partnerships are available across the State to encourage the development of a skilled clean-energy workforce that supports energy efficiency and the installation of clean technologies. Legislation The Green Jobs - Green New York Act was signed into law on October 9, 2009, and uses revenue from the sale of carbon emission credits to support the program. Green Jobs – Green New York Act   Program Planning and Reporting Advisory Council Reports * The loan repayment period cannot exceed the useful life of the financed measures. The minimum financing amount is $1,500 and the maximum financing amount is $25,000. Loans must meet cost effectiveness criteria. Interest rates are subject to change. NYSERDA has the right to access a customer’s credit report, FICO score, and utility payment history, and perform similar credit-related activities for the purpose of evaluating an applicant’s creditworthiness. Financing, energy audits, and workforce development opportunities made available through the Green Jobs - Green New York Act of 2009. Resources GJGNY Advisory Council Charter GJGNY Advisory Council Reports GJGNY Advisory Council Meetings