Ready to make your home more comfortable and efficient—and save some moolah? Get the full scoop on NY home energy rebates in this guide.
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From Niagara Falls to the best pizza place in Brooklyn, New York State is full of treasures worth exploring—just like this giant list.
Use the links below to jump ahead to the programs you’re most interested in.
But if this is your first time here, we’d like to introduce ourselves before we get started: We’re Sealed, and we help homeowners make their houses more comfortable and energy efficient year round.
Thankfully, there are plenty of New York energy rebates, and even new federal incentives, to help you conserve energy at home—all while making your home feel better, no matter what the weather brings. (Here’s looking at you, Buffalo.)
- New York State Clean Heat rebates
- PSEG Long Island energy rebates
- NYSERDA Comfort Home rebates
- National Grid Total Comfort Home rebates
- Con Edison rebates
- Orange and Rockland rebates
- Solar incentives NY: Solar grants for New York homeowners
- How to take advantage of eligible NY energy rebates—at no upfront cost
Understanding and applying for New York State energy rebates can be… complicated.
Don’t fret, though.
Sealed can help you know what incentives might be eligible to apply to your high-performance insulation, air sealing, and heat pump home energy upgrades… which is the whole point of this guide.
Let’s get to it!
Some New York homeowners are eligible for exclusive utility rebates… ONLY when you work with Sealed.
Talk to Sealed to find out more.
New York State Clean Heat rebates
The New York State Clean Heat program is a statewide coordinated effort by all investor-owned electric utilities (except PSEG LI), to provide rebates to customers and contractors for installing heat pumps in residential homes.
Rebate amounts—along with the application process—may vary based on your utility.
If you’re eligible to get your home upgrades with Sealed, we match you with certified contractors to complete the work and enroll you in the program and rebate on your behalf. (And if you qualify for the rebate, we’ll include it as a discount off of your total project cost.)
Rebates can include upgrades such as:
- Heat pumps: We like to affectionately call them the Tesla of HVAC
- Integrated controls: This is when your contractor sets your heat pump as your primary heating source. You keep your existing heating system as a backup on extremely cold days.
- Decommissioning: A fancy word for when your contractor disconnects or removes your existing heating equipment after you replace it with a cold climate heat pump.
- Heat pump water heaters: About 19% of the average home’s energy consumption is for water heating alone. Heat pump water heaters can help cut energy waste!
Utilities that participate in this program include:
Home upgrades don’t have to be stressful. Get hassle-free energy upgrades at no upfront cost if your house qualifies.
Understanding and applying for New York State energy rebates can be complicated. Sealed can help.
Orange & Rockland, NYSEG, RG&E, and National Grid heat pump rebates
There are heat pump rebates available to current Orange & Rockland, NYSEG, RG&E, and National Grid customers for cold climate air-source heat pumps.
If you are a National Grid customer, you can receive an additional 25% in financial incentives if you’re located in a gas-constrained area.
Plus, this group of utilities offer higher incentives when you install integrated controls to your heat pump system or decommission an existing fossil fuel system. Rebate amounts vary by scope and are based on your energy savings.
Even better? With Sealed, you can get a heat pump professionally installed (and use your heat pump rebate) with zero upfront cost. Learn more.
Bonus rebate for eligible Sealed customers in NY
Starting July 1, 2023, select NYSEG or RGE gas and electric customers are eligible for a $1,000 rebate when upgrading their home through Sealed.
Sealed with automatically apply the rebate to your project total if you’re eligible—no additional rebate applications needed on your part!
Tap here to find out if your house qualifies to work with Sealed.
Con Edison heat pump rebates
If you’re a Con Edison customer, you must install integrated controls or decommission an existing fossil fuel system to qualify for Clean Heat rebates.
Rebates are based on a per home basis and are capped at 50% of the project cost.
Orange & Rockland, NYSEG, RG&E, and National Grid heat pump water heater rebates
If you’re a customer of this group of utilities, there are heat pump water heater rebates available ranging from $800 to $1,100 if you’re eligible.
These NY heat pump water heater rebates are applied at the point of purchase.
PSEG Long Island energy rebates
PSEG Long Island offers home energy upgrade rebates for completing HVAC and weatherization upgrades and purchasing ENERGY STAR certified appliances.
Here’s a quick list of PSEG Long Island energy rebates that are available, but we’ll cover a few more in depth below:
- Ducted heat pumps
- Ductless mini splits
- Air sealing
- Duct sealing
- Insulation
- ENERGY STAR clothes washer and dryer
- ENERGY STAR dehumidifier
- Smart thermostats
PSEG Long Island heat pump rebates
The PSEG Long Island Home Comfort program provides rebates for ENERGY STAR certified ducted heat pumps, ductless mini-split heat pumps, and thermostat controls for the existing heating system.
Rebate amounts vary and are based on your energy savings. And heat pumps must be installed by a certified Home Comfort contractor (and Sealed can help!).
If you work with Sealed, we match eligible customers with certified contractors to complete the work—all while enrolling you in the program and rebate on your behalf. When you qualify, we’ll include your rebate as a discount off your overall project.
With Sealed, you can get a heat pump professionally installed (and use your PSEG LI rebate) with zero upfront cost. We make your upgrades hassle-free. Learn more.
PSEG LI weatherization, insulation, and air sealing rebates
The PSEG LI Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program offers rebates for insulation, air sealing, and duct sealing.
To qualify, you must complete an energy audit (including a blower door test) to be eligible for incentives.
During your comprehensive home energy assessment, a certified PSEG LI contractor will explain what improvements can be made.
20 to 30% of the air that moves through duct systems is lost due to leaks, holes, and poorly connected ducts.
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PSEG LI ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater rebates
PSEG LI offers $1,000 off the installation of an ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pump water Heater. Beginning in 2021, homeowners are limited to one electric heat pump water heater rebate every 5 years.
PSEG LI dehumidifier rebate
PSEG LI customers also have access to a rebate for ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers.
By the way, if you have a humidity concern in your house, professional air sealing and insulation can restore healthy airflow and reduce excess moisture through your home.
Check out How to fix a stuffy house or Why is my house so humid? to learn more!
NYSERDA Comfort Home rebates
The NYSERDA Comfort Home program offers rebates for completing weatherization measures.
The program offers “packages” ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 based on the work completed.
The rebate is available to those who live in select New York counties and complete their work with an approved contractor.
If you’re eligible to get your home upgrades with Sealed, we match eligible customers with certified contractors to complete the work and enroll you in the rebate program on your behalf. And if you qualify for the rebate, we’ll include it as a discount off your project costs.
Here’s a quick look at NYSERDA Comfort Home energy rebates that are available:
- Air sealing
- Attic insulation
- Wall insulation
- Foundation insulation
- Rim joist insulation
- ENERGY STAR windows
NYSERDA weatherization, insulation, and air sealing rebates
NYSERDA offers rebates based on the number of measures installed per project.
At a minimum, to be eligible you must air seal and insulate the attic and rim joists.
Rebates increase as additional measures are added, and they’re ultimately capped at $4,000 when you install the above retrofits, insulate the walls and floors, and install ENERGY STAR windows throughout the home.
Learn more about how air sealing works with insulation to solve home comfort problems.
(Also, you might not need to upgrade all your windows. Read How to stop drafty windows to learn why.)
NYSERDA bonus rebates for heat pump installs
Additional incentives may be available for heat pump installation if done within 24 months of completing the work.
Another win? Con Ed Westchester customers are eligible to combine the $1,000 Con Edison Residential Weatherization Rebate with the NYSERDA Comfort Home rebate, bringing total potential incentives for Westchester Homeowners up to $2,000–3,500.
National Grid Total Comfort Home rebates
National Grid offers residential energy rebates for New York homeowners who purchase and install energy efficient home improvements and appliances.
Here’s a quick look at National Grid Total Comfort Home energy rebates that are available:
- Air purifier
- Clothes dryer (electric)
- Dehumidifier
- Pool pump
- Room air conditioner
- Smart thermostat
- New home rebates for ENERGY STAR certified homes
- Insulation
- Air sealing
National Grid weatherization, insulation, and air sealing rebates
The National Grid Total Home Comfort Program is for National Grid gas customers seeking home energy rebates who live in Long Island and New York City.
The program offers customers and participating partners (including Sealed) performance-based incentives for installing home weatherization measures. This means the financial incentives can increase the more energy the project is expected to save.
Sealed is a certified partner in the Total Home Comfort Program. That means we work directly with National Grid and their partner, Leidos, to process and enroll you in the program if you’re eligible.
As part of the program, you may be selected for an on-site or virtual quality-assurance review before receiving a rebate amount. For that reason, when you work with Sealed to install your energy upgrades, we take your rebate off the sticker price—which lowers monthly payments.
National Grid heat pump rebates
National Grid offers heat pump rebates through the NYS Clean Heat Program. Tap here to visit the above section for more information.
National Grid appliance rebates
National Grid offers incentives for ENERGY STAR certified clothes dryers, pool pumps, dehumidifiers, and room air conditioners.
(Want to know for sure which upgrades are best for your house? Schedule a call with a Sealed home comfort expert. It’s 100% free to get professional advice.)
National Grid smart home rebates
National Grid offers rebates for ENERGY STAR certified homes. If your home is new, your home builder will be able to provide certification based on certain requirements met by new construction homes.
Con Edison rebates
If you’re a Con Edison customer, there are quite a few rebates available to you when you make energy-saving home upgrades.
Here’s a quick look at Con Edison rebates that are available to New York homeowners:
- Cold climate air-source heat pumps (with integrated controls or decommissioning)
- Smart thermostats
- Air sealing
- Insulation
Con Edison Residential Weatherization Program rebates
The Con Edison Residential Rebate Program offers their customers $1,000 for completing air sealing and insulation measures in their home.
To qualify, you must:
- Be an active Con Ed gas or electric customer,
- Heat your home with natural gas, heating oil, or propane, and
- If you’re a Con Ed electric customer who heats your home with oil or propane, you must have central air conditioning
Homeowners must have the work installed by a participating contractor. Sealed is a participator in the program and can directly apply for the rebate on your behalf (making the whole process easier for you!). For that reason, we take your rebate off the sticker price which lowers monthly payments.
Con Edison Westchester bonus rebates
Are you a Con Edison Westchester customer? If so, you’re eligible to combine the $1,000 Con Edison Residential Weatherization Rebate with NYSERDA’s Comfort Home rebate. Three cheers for bonuses!
Con Edison heat pump rebates
Con Edison offers heat pump rebates through the NYS Clean Heat Program. Tap here for more information.
Con Edison thermostat rebates
As a Con Edison customer, you have access to rebates for an ENERGY STAR certified thermostat upgrade.
Learn more about how smart thermostats can help cut energy usage (and how you can get one at no upfront cost with Sealed).
Orange and Rockland rebates
Orange and Rockland (O&R) provides rebates to their customers for installing energy efficiency insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, and appliances.
Here’s a quick look at Orange and Rockland rebates that are available to New York homeowners:
- Air purifier
- Bathroom ventilation fan
- Clothes washer
- Dehumidifier
- Heat pump water heater
- Refrigerator
- ENERGY STAR pool pumps
- Heating and cooling rebates, including air-source heat pumps and ductless mini-split heat pumps
- Smart thermostat
You’ll need to check with O&R directly to determine what rebates are currently available to you.
But when you work with Sealed to make energy-efficient home upgrades, we can help you find the right rebates for your home.
Orange and Rockland heat pump rebates
Orange and Rockland offers heat pump rebates through the NYS Clean Heat Program. Tap here for more information on the heat pump rebate program.
Orange and Rockland thermostat rebates
Orange and Rockland offers homeowners $45 off of their purchase of a Wi-Fi thermostat. The thermostat must have programmable features and control a central air conditioner and heat pump or a system that operates on a boiler or furnace.
Orange and Rockland weatherization rebates
Sealed’s partnership with Orange and Rockland (O & R) unlocks a unique rebate for homeowners.
This rebate is only available to homeowners that work with Sealed and are an O & R electric and/or gas customer.
Here’s a quick look at Orange and Rockland weatherization rebates that are available to New York homeowners:
- Air sealing
- Wall insulation
- Attic or ceiling insulation
- Rim joist insulation
- Foundation insulation
Solar incentives NY: Solar grants for New York homeowners
If you’re exploring going solar in New York, there are a few financial incentives available.
However, before you make the big investment in solar panels (go you!) make sure your house is using energy as efficiently as possible by completing home weatherization and upgrading to an energy efficient heat pump. (If not, your house is just wasting energy in a new way.)
NY-Sun Solar Program
The State of New York offers incentives to homeowners for installing solar panels through the NY-Sun Program.
The amounts vary by region and are based on your energy savings.
The state provides a live dashboard of current rebate levels per region.
Affordable Solar
The NY-Sun program offers increased incentives for homeowners earning less than 80% of the median income in the area. This program requires additional home energy upgrades and proof of income to qualify.
New York Energy $mart Solar-Electric System Incentive Program
The New York Energy $mart Solar-Electric System Incentive Program allows for eligible Orange and Rockland electric customers to receive incentives to help fund the installation of photovoltaic systems.
The system must be smaller than 25 kW and installed by a certified contractor.
New York solar sales tax exemption
For the New York solar sales tax exemption, residents of certain counties in New York can to purchase PV equipment—including panels, batteries, inverters and more—with 0% sales tax to lower the upfront costs.
Energy Conservation Improvements Property Tax Exemption
The State of New York has established limits on property tax increases when solar panels are installed, as solar panels can increase the value of your home. Exemptions vary based on your system price and local tax rate. Check out the Energy Conservation Improvements Property Tax Exemption to learn more.
To learn more about new home energy upgrade incentives, check out our complete homeowner guide to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Remember, if you’re looking to install solar, make sure to make your home as efficient as possible before making this big investment.
At Sealed, we can help you use New York State energy rebates to get high-performance insulation, professional air sealing, and heat pump HVAC system upgrades to use energy more efficiently.
Cut energy waste in your home first, before you start generating energy of your own.
Take advantage of New York State energy rebates: Sealed makes NY home upgrades hassle-free
With Sealed, you can get home energy upgrades—and increased comfort year round—at no upfront cost if your house qualifies.
And we can help you understand which New York energy rebates apply to your home upgrade projects.
Here’s how it works: If your house is eligible for Sealed—you can find out in a few minutes—you’ll answer a few easy questions about your comfort levels and the issues you’ve been experiencing in your house.
Our team of experts will take a close look at all the information and get back to you with a professional energy assessment that tackles the biggest energy-wasters in your home: air leaks, insulation issues, and underperforming HVAC.
Then if you choose to get home energy upgrades through us (no obligation!), you’ll have flexible ways to pay and an energy-savings guarantee.
And if you don’t save energy? We take the hit, not you.
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