Residential Incentives & Rebates
There are three energy efficiency incentive programs for residents. Two cover 100% of the cost of improvements for low-income households, both renters and homeowners. The third is for moderate-income homeowners, covering 50% of eligible improvements.
EmPower NY
NYSERDA’s EmPower NY is for homeowners as well as renters, though landlord permission is required.
If your family is located in a geographically eligible territory OR makes less than 60% of the State's median income AND/OR currently has Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, you may qualify for the Empower program which covers 100% of qualifying energy improvements like insulation, air sealing, replacement of inefficient lighting, fridges and freezers, and more.
Contact an Energy Advisor for help with applications and/or with locating a participating contractor.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
NYS Homes and Community Renewal’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is available for homeowners as well as renters, though landlord permission is required.
If your family makes less than 60% of the State's median income AND/OR currently has HEAP, SNAP, SSI, or TANF benefits, you may qualify for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
This program provides additional energy improvements at no cost.
WAP Providers
Clinton County - Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton & Franklin Counties, Inc.
Phone: 518‐561‐6310
Website: http://www.jceo.org/energy‐services/
Essex County - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc.
Phone: 518‐873‐3207 or 877‐873‐2979 ext. 238
Website: http://www.acapinc.org/programs1/weatherization/
Franklin County - Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton & Franklin Counties, Inc.
Phone: 518‐561‐6310
Website: http://www.jceo.org/energy‐services/
Hamilton County - Warren‐Hamilton Counties Action Committee for Economic Opportunity, Inc.
Phone: 518‐793‐0636
Website: http://wahacaa.org/
Jefferson County - Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc.
Phone: 315‐788-4388
Website: http://www.capcjc.org/programs/housing‐and‐energy‐services/weatherization‐assistance‐program/
Lewis County - Lewis County Opportunities, Inc.
Phone: 315‐376‐8202 ext. 5
Website: http://www.lewiscountyopportunities.com/weatherization_program.htm
St. Lawrence County - St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.
Phone: 315‐386-4369
Email: info@slccdp.org
Website: http://slccdp.org/programs/housing/weatherization
Assisted home performance with ENERGY STAR®
NYSERDA’s Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (AHPwES) is available for homeowner households below 80% of area median income. NYSERDA matches your contribution at 50% of eligible improvement costs up to $5,000.
Contact an Energy Advisor for help with applications and/or with locating a participating contractor..
MUNICIPAL electric Customers
If your local government provides your electricity, you are part of a municipal electric utility. Customers of municipal electric utilities may not be eligible for some of the NYSERDA programs above like EmPower NY and Assisted Home Performance. However, many municipal electric utilities have special rebates and programs to help with energy efficiency through the Independent Energy Efficiency Program (IEEP). See what your municipal electric utility offers.