New York Energy Rebates 2026

New York offers a comprehensive set of energy rebates: federal HOMES rebates (up to $8,000) and HEAR point-of-sale rebates through NYSERDA, the NY Clean Heat program for heat pumps, EmPower+ for free upgrades for low-income households, plus utility rebates from Con Edison, National Grid, NYSEG, and RG&E. Many can be stacked for maximum savings.

Through NYSERDA's HOMES program, low-income New York households (under 80% AMI) can receive up to $8,000, and moderate-income households (80–150% AMI) can receive up to $4,000 for qualifying whole-home energy retrofits. The actual amount depends on projected energy savings, greater improvements yield higher rebates.

NY Clean Heat is a statewide incentive program for heat pump installations, offering up to up to $35,000 for ground-source systems, varying by utility for ground-source systems and up to $10,000 for air-source systems through participating utilities (Con Edison, NYSEG, RG&E, National Grid). NY Clean Heat incentives can be combined with HOMES or HEAR federal rebates in many cases, though total combined incentives typically cannot exceed 100% of project costs. Note: the federal 25C home improvement tax credit expired December 31, 2025 and is no longer available for 2026 installations.

EmPower+ serves New Yorkers at or below 60% of the State Median Income. If you receive HEAP benefits, SNAP, SSI, or certain other public assistance, you may automatically qualify. The program provides free home energy improvements including insulation, air sealing, and appliance upgrades at no cost to you. Both homeowners and renters of 1–4 family homes can apply.

No. The federal Section 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit expired December 31, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). New York residents cannot claim the 25C credit for 2026 installations. However, the HEAR point-of-sale rebate (up to $8,000 for heat pumps for income-qualified households) and NY Clean Heat utility rebates remain available and often deliver more value than 25C did.

Yes, with limitations. Income-eligible renters in 1–4 family NYC homes can receive free improvements through EmPower+ (with landlord consent for structural work). HEAR point-of-sale discounts on appliances like heat pump clothes dryers are available to renters directly without landlord involvement. Renters in large multifamily buildings (5+ units) should ask their building management about Con Edison's multifamily electrification program, which offers up to $5,000 per dwelling unit for building-wide conversions.

NY Clean Heat is a state-funded utility rebate program, administered through Con Edison, NYSEG, RG&E, and National Grid, specifically for heat pump installations. The HEAR program (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates) is federally funded through NYSERDA and provides point-of-sale discounts on heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electric stoves, and electrical panel upgrades, but only for households at or below 150% AMI. They can be combined: use HEAR for the appliance discount and NY Clean Heat for the installation incentive on the same project.

For HOMES rebates, expect 4–8 weeks from project completion and NYSERDA verification to payment. HEAR discounts are point-of-sale, so there is no post-installation wait. EmPower+ improvements are provided at no cost with no rebate check involved. To avoid delays, ensure your contractor submits all required documentation (invoices, energy audit results, installation confirmation) to NYSERDA promptly after project completion.

Yes. Landlords who own 1–4 family rental properties can access HOMES rebates (up to $8,000 if tenants are income-eligible), EmPower+ for income-qualified tenants, and NY Clean Heat utility rebates. For buildings with 5+ units, Con Edison's multifamily electrification program offers up to $5,000 per dwelling unit. Note: as of January 1, 2026, NYSEG and RG&E's Clean Heat residential rebates apply only to 1–4 unit properties.