Jessica Zweig

Jessica Zweig serves as a Project Manager and technical contact for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission to accelerate clean energy adoption through technical procurement and innovation. She leads the acquisition of scientific and technical consulting services that support energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and renewable energy integration across New York State. Her work directly enables NYSERDA’s strategic initiatives by ensuring the selection of high-caliber technical experts who deliver data-driven solutions, feasibility analyses, and implementation frameworks for clean energy programs. She typically manages task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts requiring deep domain expertise in energy systems and sustainability planning. Jessica collaborates primarily with specialized consulting firms offering engineering, energy modeling, and policy analysis services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven technical capabilities in building performance assessment, grid modernization, and electrification strategy. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical evaluation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering partnerships with vendors who can deliver scalable, replicable solutions aligned with state energy goals. Jessica’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued under no set-aside classifications. She does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on technical merit and capability as the primary selection criteria. This approach ensures access to the broadest possible pool of qualified professionals while maintaining alignment with NYSERDA’s mission-driven, results-oriented procurement philosophy. Her primary procurement focus is NAICS 541690—Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services—encompassing energy audits, carbon footprint modeling, HVAC optimization, and renewable energy system design. She specializes in acquiring services that bridge technical research with real-world implementation, requiring expertise in building science, grid interconnection standards, and state regulatory frameworks for clean energy deployment.