Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is soliciting competitive proposals through the Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals Round 2 program to fund demonstration projects showcasing innovative energy reduction approaches in existing hospital buildings across New York State. This procurement seeks qualified hospitals to design and implement scalable, efficient, low-carbon solutions including electrification of building systems, electrification readiness projects, and comprehensive energy efficiency projects. Eligible applicants must operate acute inpatient medical care hospitals located in New York State that provide immediate, short-term treatment for severe injuries, illnesses, or urgent medical conditions with 24/7 monitoring capabilities. Ineligible facilities include urgent care centers, nursing homes, laboratory facilities, research facilities, operating rooms, ambulatory care facilities, emergency departments, doctor's offices, and rehabilitation centers. NYSERDA will award up to $43,683,333 in total funding to selected hospitals for construction and installation of solutions that achieve significant carbon and energy reductions. The solicitation was posted on April 10, 2026, with a submission deadline of September 15, 2026. Additional notifications regarding any changes to the solicitation will be posted on NYSERDA's website at www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities.

No set-aside designations or contracting goals have been established for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), as all such goals are listed at 0.00 percent. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed as having received identical or substantially similar procurement contracts within the past five years. The program focuses on demonstration projects with deliverables centered on achieving meaningful, replicable energy and carbon reductions that can be scaled across multiple hospital facilities throughout New York State. Successful applicants will be selected through competitive evaluation to implement innovative solutions that serve as models for energy efficiency improvements in the hospital sector. The total available funding of $43,683,333 will be distributed among selected hospitals based on project scope, feasibility, and potential for replication across the state's healthcare infrastructure.