Programs (Not based on income)
Home Energy Audits:
Provides qualified residents with a no cost, top-to-bottom home energy assessment that will identify the root causes of any drafts, inconsistent temperatures, heating and cooling system failures, and where a home may be wasting energy. NYSERDA offers several energy assessment programs that make it easy and affordable for owners of one-to-four family homes to take control of their energy bills and live more comfortably
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Residential-Energy-Assessment-Programs
Heat Pump Program (NYS Clean Heat):
Provides guidance and incentives to homeowners, businesses, and contractors toward the installation of clean heating and cooling equipment, including cold-climate air source heat pumps (ASHP), ground source heat pumps (GSHP), and heat pump water heaters (HPWH).
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Heat-Pump-Program
Maximum Rewards from Utility Companies:
| Heating: | National Grid | NYSEG |
| Ground Source Heat Pumps | $7000 | $7000 |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $700 | $700 |
| Partial Home Air Source Heat Pumps | $400 | $400 |
| Whole Home Air Source Heat Pumps | $3000 | $2500 |
Clean Heat NY: To find a participating contractor: https://cleanheat.ny.gov/find-available-rebates/?
Other Appliances:
| National Grid | NYSEG | |
| Furnace | $600 | |
| Water Boiler | $600 | |
| Water Heaters | $125 | |
| Combination Boiler/hot water heater | $650 | |
| Energy Recovery Ventilators | $400 | |
| Thermostats | $ 75 | |
| Natural Gas Dryer | $ 77 | |
| Pool Pump | $ 50 | |
| Clothes dryer | $300 | |
| Various in store rebates on faucets, pipe instilation, et | ||
| Equipment Maintenance: | ||
| Boiler Tune-up | $ 75 | $ 75 |
| Furnace Tune-up | $ 75 | $ 75 |
https://www.nyseg.com/en/smartenergy/rebatesandprograms/residentialrebates
Fuel Savings:
Save on Gas and Electric by avoiding usage during peak hours:
NYSEG Smart Savings Reward: . https://www.nysegsmartsolutions.com/programs/content_smart_savings.html-
National Grid Customers: ConnectedSolutions Electric: https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Home/ConnectedSolutions/ConnectedSolutions-Electric
ConnectedSoltions Gas: https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Home/ConnectedSolutions/ConnectedSolutions-Gas
NY Clean Heating Fuel tax credit:
BIOMAS: $0.01/gallon for each percent of biodiesel, max $.20/gal. Must be used for residential space heating or hot water production within New York State; after 1/1/2017, biofuels must contain at least 6% biodiesel per gallon to be eligible
Lighting:
Light Incentive Program – Purchase energy efficient lights at participating dealers and get immediate rebates.
www.naationalgridus.com/media/pdfs/other/on-the-spot-light-incentives-masures-qualified-list.pdf
Weather Proofing:
Comfort Home Program: Seal and Insulate packages: $1000-$4000
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Comfort-Home-Program
Comfort Home Load-Reduction Packages
The home must meet conditions of the entire package to be eligible for the incentive. Not income based. If income eligible much more money is available.
| Good | Better | Best |
| Seal and Insulate Attic and Rim Joist | Seal and Insulate Attic and Rim Joist and Insulate Walls and Floors | Seal and Insulate Attic and Rim Joist, Insulate Walls and Floors, and Retrofit Windows to ENERGY STAR |
| Incentive: $1,000* | Incentive: $2,500* | Incentive: $4,000* |
| NYS | Fed | |
| Solar Tax Credit: | (income based) 25% (to $5000 | (not i.b.) 30% |
| https://www.solar.com/learn/solar-rebates-incentives/ | ||
| https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/NY-Su | ||
| Solar Contractors: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/NY-Sun/Solar-for-Your-Home/How-to-Go-Solar/Find-a-contractor/Residential-Installers | ||
| NYS | Fed | |
| Geothermal: not(I.B.) | 25% | 30% |
| https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/geothermal-energy-system-credit.htm | ||
| https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits/geothermal_heat_pumps | ||
| NYS | Fed | |
| Drive Clean Rebate: | up to $2000 | up to $7500 |
| https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Drive-Clean-Rebate-For-Electric-Cars-Program | ||
| https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credits-for-new-clean-vehicles-purchased-in-2023-or-after | ||
Income Eligible Programs
EmPower New York Program:
EmPower New York provides no-cost energy efficiency solutions to income-eligible New Yorkers ( income < $62989 for a family of 4). Whether you own your home or rent, we will connect you with a participating contractor to assess if your home would benefit from free energy upgrades such as:
- Home energy assessment to identify areas of possible energy improvements
- Tips on how to save energy
- Installation of high-efficiency lighting
- Attic and wall insulation
- Installation of clean heating and cooling heat pumps
- Replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators and freezers
- Water-saving showerheads
- A monthly electric bill credit of between $5-$15 from community solar.
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/EmPower-New-York-Programp
Assisted Home Performance Program:
This program is for eligible households (income <$87,770) :Up to $5000/project
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Assisted-Home-Performance-with-ENERGY-STAR-Program
Residential Financing Programs:
Provides a variety of loan options to help residents finance energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements at their homes through NYSERDA’s programs. These loans provide lower interest rates to lower-income residents and those who may not qualify for traditional financing.
https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Residential-Financing-Programs
UCAN United Climate Action Network 