Low Carbon Pathways for Multifamily Buildings Low Carbon Pathways for Multifamily Buildings

Low Carbon Pathways for Multifamily Buildings serves as a strategic lead within the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) under the Clean and Resilient Buildings initiative, driving procurement efforts to advance building decarbonization across multifamily housing stock. Responsible for identifying and contracting technical services that support energy efficiency retrofits, electrification of heating and cooling systems, and resilience planning, this role ensures alignment with New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals. The position specializes in securing expert consulting services to design and validate low-carbon pathways, integrating building science, energy modeling, and equity-focused implementation strategies into state-funded programs. Contractor relationships are centered on technical consulting firms with deep expertise in building energy analysis, HVAC system optimization, and thermal envelope retrofits. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, NYSERDA routinely engages firms with proven experience in ASHRAE standards, Title 24 compliance, and ENERGY STAR for Multifamily High-Rise certification. Partnerships emphasize performance-based outcomes, with vendors required to demonstrate data-driven methodologies and third-party verification capabilities. The working relationship pattern is collaborative and project-specific, often involving phased deliverables tied to pilot program milestones. Set-aside preferences are uniformly non-reserved, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, though small businesses are not excluded and may compete on equal footing based on demonstrated expertise in building decarbonization. The primary NAICS classification is 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting a heavy reliance on specialized consulting for energy audits, carbon footprint modeling, and compliance with NYSERDA’s Building Performance Standards. Procured services include retrofit design, utility incentive alignment, and equity impact assessments, with domain expertise concentrated in building envelope performance, heat pump integration, and distributed energy resource coordination for multifamily structures.