For installations taking place March 1, 2025 or after are eligible for the following incentive amounts. NYSEG Incentives (scroll down for RG&E) Category Technology Incentive Total Incentive 2 ccASHP: Full Load Heating $/10,000 Btu/h of maximum heating capacity at 5° F, as documented on the $800NEEP Product List2 $1,000 2a ccASHP: Full Load Heating with...Read More
Installations taking place March 1, 2025 or after are eligible for the following incentive amounts: Category Technology Incentive Total Incentive 2 ccASHP: Full Load Heating $/10,000 Btu/h of maximum heating capacity at 5° F, as documented on the $800NEEP Product List2 $1,200 2a ccASHP: Full Load Heating with Integrated Controls $/10,000 Btu/h of maximum...Read More
If you know a nonprofit making energy efficiency improvements to a building they own, the Renew America’s Nonprofits grant is an excellent opportunity to access funding to move the project forward. At EnergySmart CNY and the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board we are committed to helping you understand the process and submit an application,...Read More
EnergySmart CNY is partnering with community-based organizations and developing individualized Energy Action Plans Ms. Rhonda Vesey of Food Access and Healthy Neighborhoods Now!, a community organization on Syracuse’s Southside, wanted “to get the word out about resources available to our community that so urgently needs energy justice.” So, she partnered with our team’s Kayla Miller...Read More
Are you a National Grid electric user? Are you getting a heat pump for heating and cooling put in soon, or are you looking to replace your current water heater? Now’s a good time! Limited time incentive increase, Aug 1 to Sept 30, 2024: $700 heat pump water heater incentive increased to $840! May be...Read More
We are excited to announce that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has substantially expanded the funding available through the EmPower+ program to help low and moderate-income households with insulation, air sealing, and heat pump installations. Additionally, even if you have had EmPower+ work done in the past three years, your...Read More
If you’re looking for HeatSmart CNY, you are still in the right place! Our program has grown and our name has evolved with it. EnergySmart CNY is a NYSERDA-supported project of the CNY Regional Planning and Development Board, Alliance for a Green Economy, and Greater Syracuse Works. We work to connect communities with the growing...Read More
Last year, NYSERDA helped many low income households switch from expensive fossil fuels to efficient electric heat pumps at little to no cost to them, through NYSERDA’s Heat Pump Demonstration Study. Many homes and HeatSmart CNY participants in Central New York benefitted. We are thrilled to announce that it’s back, and you are among the...Read More
Income-qualified households may get an additional grant from HeatSmart CNY to help afford the cost of installing heat pumps. We have increased the amount of the grants available! There are a limited number available and they are only available through our partner contractors. The income limits are the same as the Assisted Home Performance income limits...Read More
These additional incentives can make heat pump installation 1/2 cost or free! We expect spaces in this program to be filled quickly. Do not delay! New York State is practically giving away 500 heat pump systems! Participating contractors are available to install either geothermal or air source heat pump systems and water heaters in income-qualified...Read More
