Small Business Climate Resilience Enhancements Program

Your business can receive free to low cost equipment and support to prepare for emergencies. 


What is the program?

Brownsville/ Pitkin Avenue BID Businesses can receive free support to strengthen their resilience against extreme heat, flooding, and other climate-related disruptions.

We’re providing: 

  • Resilience Equipment – Access to portable items like flood-proof storage, fans, and flood sensors.

  • Resilience Enhancements – Funding for upgrades such as flood barriers, rain barrels, and solar control film.

  • Major Upgrades – Assistance with high-impact improvements like a cool roof, solar power, cooling systems and [other eligible projects?

Why should my business be interested?

Protecting your business from extreme weather means less downtime, fewer losses, and a quicker recovery after storms, heat waves, or flooding. Installing more efficient equipment can also help keep your space cooler on hot days and cut energy costs. This program helps you prepare so your business stays open and thrives, no matter the conditions.

What can I receive?

Depending on your business’s needs, you could receive:

  • Basic resilience tools like flood proof storage for your important stock and documents, flood sensors and fans. 

  • A portable solar generator for emergencies

  • Upgraded protection such as flood barriers and solar control film.

  • Support to install measures to make your business more weather-proof—like a cool roof, awnings or other external shade.

  • Support to access city and state incentives and programs for major upgrades like solar energy installations.

Spots are limited—apply now to secure your support!

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How to Apply ?

Get the form

Complete the online form, or email the PABID team and ask for an application form.

Fill out the form

Fill out the form with some basic information – this is where you tell us what equipment you propose purchasing for your business and the cost to be reimbursed.

You will be contacted

The Pitkin Avenue BID team will let you know if your project is approved, or if we need some more information.

How does it work ?

The program provides different levels of support. Some items are 100% free of charge, and some items the program will cover 50% of the cost. See the table below for more information on what you can receive from the program. The program operates on a cashback basis. Your business will need to purchase items upfront and be reimbursed for the equipment. 

You will need to submit a project proposal to Pitkin Avenue BID for approval prior to purchasing any items. Cashback will only be provided for pre-approved items.

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Benefits

Flood Sensors

Simple sensors you can place on the floor in your business to monitor moisture and alert you early about changing moisture levels, detecting leaks and flooding. This means you can react quickly to flooding, reducing damage and repair costs to your business.


Flood Proof Storage

Protect important documents and stock with flood proof storage. This includes flood proof boxes or shelving to keep important items off the ground and out of harm's way.

Solar array

Solar energy can boost your business resilience by enabling your business to produce and store energy onsite. It will lower your overhead costs by reducing the energy you get from the grid- lowering your electricity bill. You can also qualify for significant federal and local tax credits for installing solar. You can also be compensated for the energy you produce. 

Pedestal or wall mounted fan

Fans can keep your business more comfortable and reduce your energy costs. Fans can be used alone or in addition to air conditioning. They use less energy than HVAC and can help reduce energy costs..

Flood Gates

Flood gates and barriers create a physical barrier to prevent water from entering your premises in the event of a flood. They are easy to use and can keep your premises and stock safe.

 Cool Roof (painted)

Cool roofs are straightforward to install, with the City of New York paying for installation costs and labor. Cool roofs reduce internal building temperatures, and can contribute to reducing local urban heat island effect. They can extend the lifespan of your building's rooftop and HVAC equipment. 

Solar Control Film (per square foot)

Solar control film is a film applied to your windows which reduces heat gain and glare. Solar control film insulates: it keeps warmth in during winter and cool air in during the summer. This improves indoor comfort and can reduce energy bills by reducing the need for heating and cooling. The film provides UV protection, which stops stock and items in windows from fading. 

Awnings

Awnings shade the exterior of your business. This can provide a comfortable space outside your business for customers and keep the inside of your business more cool in summer. Awnings also provide a space to display your brand and attract customer attention. 

Split unit/ heat pump

Heat pumps use less electricity than traditional HVAC systems saving on energy costs. They are efficient ways to both heat and cool your business, with low maintenance costs.  We will help you to navigate State and Con Ed programs to reduce the cost of installing a heat pump for your business.