# BrightHome Energy Drives Efficiency Upgrades

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/12/brighthome-energy-drives-efficiency-upgrades/
- Published: 2011-12-05T15:55:01-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## BrightHome Energy Solutions LLC

The story of BrightHome Energy Solutions, LLC (BrightHome) exemplifies NYSERDA’s
success in supporting small business growth and workforce development in the clean
energy field.

### NYSERDA Approved: Mike Brown, Partner, BrightHome Energy Solutions

“Home Performance training really gave us a foundation for doing energy efficiency
work… It’s all about how things interact with each other. We want to figure out 
how to make houses last as long as possible.”
-Mike Brown, Partner, BrightHome Energy
Solutions

### NYSERDA Approved BrightHome Energy Job Opportunities

Since 2009, BrightHome has created 30 jobs in [Westchester County](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/08/westchester-county-green-living-expo/).
One of those jobs went to a disadvantaged worker who received NYSERDA-funded workforce
development training at the Osborne Association. BrightHome also hired employees
through workforce development initiatives of the Westchester/Putnam Workforce Investment
Board, Sustainable South Bronx and WestCOP.

A key ingredient to their success is its participation in NYSERDA’s Home Performance
with ENERGY STAR® program, which requires participating contractors to be accredited
by the Building Performance Institute (BPI).

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NYSERDA and BrightHome Energy Solutions partner to help New Yorkers cut energy use
with affordable home upgrades

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### NYSERDA BrightHome Energy Certified contractor performs air sealing to improve a home’s energy efficiency.

“Last year alone, NYSERDA reimbursed us about $9,000 toward our marketing activities.”
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Mike Brown

NYSERDA supports a network of training sites across the state and reimburses half
the cost of BPI technician certification. NYSERDA also helps contractors ramp up
their businesses by assisting with initial equipment costs and by providing co-operative
marketing dollars.

A full list of participating contractors can be found at [http://www.nyserda.ny.gov](http://www.nyserda.ny.gov).
For more information about how to become a participating Home Performance with ENERGY
STAR® contractor or general questions about NYSERDA, contact your local Energy $
mart Communities Coordinator at [Elizabeth.Silleck@gmail.com](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/12/brighthome-energy-drives-efficiency-upgrades/Elizabeth.Silleck@gmail.com).

Source: NYSERDA and Courtney Strong, Inc. | 446 Broadway | Kingston | NY | 12401

✅ Building Performance Institute Official Website – Certification Renewal Policies

✅ [U.S. Department of Energy – Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®](https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/home-performance-energy-star)

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