More Funding Available Under New York's Buildings Of Excellence Competition

A row of houses on a residential street — Pixabay / MGN

ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) – Governor Kathy Hochul announced $10 million in funding is now available under Round Three of the $40 million Buildings of Excellence Design Competition.

The competition aims to deliver carbon neutral multi-family buildings for the state.

Round three adds a new component to the competition. It will fund early stage support for design teams and developers to ensure the most cost-effective solutions are integrated into projects from the start to build healthier and more comfortable multi-family buildings.

The competition advances Governor Hochul’s goal to achieve two million climate friendly homes in the state by 2030. In addition, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by 2050.

Proposals will be accepted through July 12th.

More information about this competition, and the funding available through it, can be found on NYSERDA’s website.