irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $9.41MWEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE DIRECTLY PROVIDES WEATHERIZATION SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ENERGY AUDITS, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES IN NEW YORK. THE PROGRAM REACHED 322 UNITS IN 2023, CONSISTING OF SMALL HOMES AND MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS.
- #2 $5.06MMOST OTHER PROGRAMS INVOLVE UTILITY, TECHNICAL, AND NEW CONSTRUCTION WORK. UTILITY INSTALLS LED LIGHTING, SHOWERHEADS, STEAM TRAPS, BATH AND KITCHEN AERATORS. THIS YEAR, 3,035 RESIDENCES WERE SERVED, AND 27,112 KILOWATT-HOURS AND 1,356,842 THERMS OF ENERGY WERE SALVAGED. TECHNICAL SERVICES PRIMARILY OVERSEE ENERGY AUDITS AND RETRO-COMMISSIONING PROJECTS TO COMPLY WITH NYC LL-87 LAW AND ELECTRIFICATION STUDIES, EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION FOR LOW-CARBON AND ENERGY-SAVING BUILDING UPGRADES. OVER 7,700 UNITS BENEFITED. NEW CONSTRUCTION FACILITATES AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATIONS UNDER THE ENTERPRISE GREEN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM. THE MEDIAN ENERGY SAVINGS ACHIEVED WAS A 17.16% IMPROVEMENT OVER THE ASHRAE 90.1 STANDARD.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Equitable Building Decarbonization (EBD) – Northern Region
No-cost energy upgrades for income-qualified households in Northern California, including replacement of gas appliances with electric heat pumps, induction stoves, and electrical panel upgrades. Program includes outreach, home assessments, and installation managed by AEA with local partners.
New Construction Support
Engineering and design services for high-performance new construction, including support for Enterprise Green Communities certification, Passive House, and LEED standards.
Technical Services for Building Efficiency
Energy audits, retro-commissioning, compliance with NYC Local Laws (LL87, LL97), green building design, and construction oversight for affordable housing and multifamily buildings.
Weatherization Assistance
Direct provision of weatherization services to low-income communities in New York, including energy audits, air sealing, insulation, and technical support to community-based organizations.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 6 activities
- Conducting building assessments and technical oversight for affordable housingPerforms Integrated Physical Needs Assessments (IPNAs), capital needs assessments, and energy audits to identify energy, health, and capital improvement opportunities in multifamily and public housing. Provides technical services and project oversight to support building performance and affordability preservation in New York City and state.
- Conducting weatherization and energy auditsPerforms energy audits and installs weatherization measures in low-income homes and buildings in New York, using both in-house crews and contracted contractors, with quality control and oversight. Completed 1,670 audits between 2007 and 2020 and served 322 units in 2023.
- Delivering energy efficiency and decarbonization upgrades to low-income householdsProvides no-cost energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization upgrades—including heat pump water heaters, HVAC systems, induction cooktops, and electrical panel upgrades—to income-qualified households in New York and Northern California. Serves both single-family and multifamily buildings, with a focus on health, safety, and affordability.
- Implementing comprehensive multifamily retrofit programsOperates programs such as the Comprehensive Affordable Multifamily Retrofits (CAMR), WaterSaver, and SV Clean Energy to deliver energy efficiency, water conservation, and health improvements in multifamily affordable housing across New York and California.
- Providing engineering and consulting services for energy planningOffers cost-sharing and technical assistance through the Flexible Technical Assistance Program (FlexTech) to support planning studies for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization measures in eligible properties.
- Providing technical assistance and incentives for energy-efficient new constructionOffers technical support and performance incentives to developers of multifamily new construction projects that meet high energy efficiency standards, including support for Enterprise Green Communities certifications and compliance with ASHRAE 90.1.
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Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Administering incentive and rebate programs for multifamily building upgradesManages and administers incentive programs such as NYSERDA’s Multifamily Performance Program, the SOMAH program, MCE Multifamily Program, and SMUD Multifamily Program to provide financial incentives for energy efficiency, electrification, solar PV installations, and health improvements in multifamily affordable housing.
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Clean Energy Workforce Training 1 activity
- Delivering workforce development and technical trainingProvides training, mentoring, and consulting to weatherization subgrantees, building operators, and maintenance staff through programs like FlexTech, Green Workforce Pathways, and Building Operations and Maintenance Training, under contract with NYSERDA and the State of New York.
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Local Clean Energy Adoption & Education 1 activity
- Operating regional energy hubs and collaborative initiativesRuns the Bronx and Brooklyn Energy Hub and participates in the New York Healthy Homes Collaborative and the Building Initiative for Low-Emissions Development (BUILD) to advance energy affordability, healthy homes, and low-emission building practices in urban communities.
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Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
- Supporting building decarbonization through regional programsManages and implements decarbonization initiatives including the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program in Northern California and the NYS Clean Heat program, coordinating enrollment, assessments, and installations of cold-climate heat pumps and other electrification measures.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$28.48M
Contributions & grants$15.82M56%
Program service revenue$12.59M44%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$67K
expenses
Total expenses$28.81M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$14.66M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.52M
Cash$7.65M
Investments$0
Liabilities$20.76M
Net assets$4.75M
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER S HOYLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $308K |
| ANDREW BROOKS | SR. DIRECTOR, AEA WEST | 35 | $298K |
| NICHOLAS DIRR | SR. DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS | 35 | $268K |
| ASIT PATEL | SENIOR DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL | 35 | $241K |
| FRANCIS RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR-WEATHERIZATION | 35 | $226K |
| AMY DRYDEN | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INNOVATIONS | 35 | $203K |
| ADAM ROMANO | SR. DIRECTOR, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $201K |
| LAURA PEROZO GARCIA | CFO | 35 | $69K |
board members · 5
- DANIEL REIBER — SECRETARY / TREASURER
- DIRK FIELDS — DIRECTOR
- GARY BROWN — VICE CHAIR
- JOSEPH BARDEN — CHAIRMAN
- LILIANA BURITICA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- 3C-REN Partner — Partnership to administer the Multifamily Home Energy Savings (MHES) Program.
- APEN Partner — Community-based organization collaborating on outreach and engagement for clean energy programs
- California Energy Commission Government — Oversight agency for the Equitable Building Decarbonization – Northern Region program
- California Housing Partnership Partner — Outreach partner for statewide decarbonization programs serving multifamily housing
- Con Edison Partner — Administers the Con Edison Multifamily Energy Efficiency program offering incentives and free energy-saving devices.
- Enterprise Green Communities Partner — AEA facilitates affordable housing certifications under the Enterprise Green Communities program.
- Enterprise Green Communities Partner — Engages with the Enterprise Green Communities certification program focused on energy efficiency and sustainability in affordable housing.
- MCE Partner — Collaborates on multifamily energy efficiency, electrification, and green workforce development programs.
- MCE Partner — Delivers multifamily energy efficiency, electrification, and workforce development programs in partnership with MCE.
- NYC Housing Development Corporation Government — AEA is a qualified IPNA provider on the NYC Housing Development Corporation’s list.
- NYCHA Government — Conducts energy and capital needs assessments to support NYCHA's housing improvement initiatives.
- NYCHA Partner — AEA has served as a Due Diligence subcontractor for NYCHA RAD conversions, conducting capital needs assessments.
- NYS Energy Research and Development Authority Government — Funds the Bronx and Brooklyn Energy Hub program
- NYS Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) Partner — AEA performs comprehensive building assessments for NYSHCR’s Weatherization Preservation Plus program and for projects seeking funding under the agency.
- NYSERDA Government — Contractor delivering training, technical assistance, and program implementation services under multiple NYSERDA initiatives.
- NYSERDA Government — Partners on the Multifamily Performance Program and New Construction programs to provide incentives and technical assistance for energy-efficient multifamily buildings in New York.
- NYSERDA Government — Partners with NYSERDA on multiple programs including Assisted Home Performance, Multifamily Performance Program, New Construction, and NYS Clean Heat.
- NYSERDA Government — Works with NYSERDA on the NYS Clean Heat – Statewide Heat Pump Program.
- National Grid Partner — Implements the Multifamily Direct Install program providing energy efficiency upgrades for National Grid multifamily customers.
- New York City Housing Authority Government — Conducts energy and capital needs assessments to support NYCHA's preservation and improvement initiatives.
- New York Healthy Homes Collaborative Partner — Collaborates with the New York Healthy Homes Collaborative to promote healthy and energy-efficient housing.
- New York Healthy Homes Collaborative Partner — Cross-sector partnership to advance healthy homes initiatives in New York.
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company Partner — Collaborates on the WatterSaver pilot program for PG&E electric customers.
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company Partner — Collaborates on the WatterSaver pilot program for electric customers.
- SMUD Partner — Administers the SMUD Multifamily Program offering cash incentives for energy efficiency in multifamily properties.
- SMUD Partner — Administers the SMUD Multifamily Program to deliver energy incentives for multifamily properties.
- Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing Program Partner — Implements the SOMAH program to deliver financial incentives for solar PV installations on affordable multifamily housing in California.
- State of New York Government — Contracts with AEA for consulting, mentoring, and training support to local WAP subgrantees and collaborates on program oversight and quality control.
- Tri-County Regional Energy Network Partner — Collaborates on the Multifamily Home Energy Savings (MHES) Program to deliver energy efficiency upgrades in California.
- Tri-County Regional Energy Network Partner — Implements the Multifamily Home Energy Savings (MHES) Program under 3C-REN.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building to Expand Reach of Energy Servicesmethodology: capacity_building_with_direct_serviceBy combining direct service delivery with capacity-building for community-based organizations, the organization expands access to energy efficiency in low-income communities because local partners gain the skills and resources needed to sustain outreach and implementation.
- Energy Efficiency as a Pathway to Affordable and Healthy Housingmethodology: energy-efficiency-for-affordabilityBy improving energy efficiency in residential buildings, particularly for low-income communities, the organization reduces energy burdens and sustains affordable, healthy housing because efficient homes cost less to operate and provide better living conditions.
- Equity-Centered Program Design for Energy Justicemethodology: equitable_decarbonizationBy targeting decarbonization and energy efficiency efforts in neighborhoods burdened by pollution, high energy costs, and climate vulnerability, the organization improves community health and reduces inequity because equitable program design ensures that historically marginalized populations benefit from clean energy transitions.
- Integrated Building Performance for Holistic Resident Well-Beingmethodology: integrated-building-performanceBy integrating energy efficiency with home comfort and health improvements, the organization increases resident well-being in underserved communities because energy upgrades that also address indoor air quality and thermal comfort produce co-benefits beyond cost savings.
- Leveraging Regulatory Compliance as an Entry Point for Deep Energy Upgradesmethodology: regulatory_compliance_leveraged_for_efficiencyBy using compliance with energy-related local laws as an entry point, the organization delivers comprehensive technical services that drive low-carbon, energy-saving upgrades because regulatory mandates create opportunities to engage building owners in deeper retrofits than they might otherwise pursue.