New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Authority overview
Jurisdiction	Promotion of energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources
Headquarters	17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399
Authority executive	Doreen Harris, President and Chief Executive Officer
Website	www.nyserda.ny.gov

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), established in 1975, is a New York State public-benefit corporation, located in Albany, New York, with regional offices in New York City, Buffalo, and West Valley.

NYSERDA offers information and analysis, programs, technical expertise, and funding aimed at helping New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA professionals are charged with protecting the environment and creating clean-energy jobs. NYSERDA collaborates with businesses, industry, the federal government, academia, the environmental community, public interest groups, and energy market participants to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.