Christopher Mahase

Christopher Mahase serves as a Senior Project Manager and technical contact for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission to accelerate clean energy adoption across New York State. He leads the technical evaluation and procurement of complex energy infrastructure projects, focusing on building-scale efficiency upgrades, renewable energy integration, and decarbonization technologies. His responsibilities include defining technical requirements, managing contract performance, and ensuring compliance with state and federal energy codes, positioning him as a key liaison between engineering teams and contractor communities delivering high-impact public energy solutions. Mahase collaborates with a diverse array of contractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, HVAC system modernization, and advanced energy manufacturing. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in energy modeling, building automation systems, and low-carbon material applications. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, measurable energy savings across public and nonprofit facilities. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements designated as non-set-aside. This indicates a focus on technical merit and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic set-asides, though small businesses remain eligible and frequently compete on equal footing. Mahase’s process prioritizes innovation and proven performance, ensuring that all vendors—regardless of size—must meet stringent technical benchmarks to qualify. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where he oversees retrofits for energy efficiency, electrified heating and cooling systems, and grid-interactive building technologies. He also engages NAICS 339999 for specialized energy equipment, including smart meters, heat pump systems, and energy storage components. Mahase’s domain expertise centers on building decarbonization, thermal performance optimization, and the integration of renewable energy into existing infrastructure, making him a critical technical authority in New York’s clean energy transition.