Heat Pumps
What is a heat pump?
Heat pumps, like air conditioners or refrigerators, use electricity to move heat from a cool space to a warm space. Heat pumps can heat, cool, and dehumidify a space, and are much more efficient than electric resistance heat. Some heat pumps may require a backup heat source for the coldest winter days while others are able to sufficiently operate on their own.
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Ground Source Heat Pumps
Also known as geothermal, ground source heat pumps remove heat from underground, and are even more efficient than air source heat pumps.
Air-Source Heat Pumps
Cold climate air-source heat pumps utilize heat from the outside air to warm your home, even in the middle of winter. Ducted and ductless systems are available.
Heat Pump Incentives
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Heat pump water heaters use electricity to move heat from one place to another, which makes them up to three times more efficient than conventional electric water resistance heaters.
The NYS Clean Heat program offers significant rebates on heat pump technology through NYSEG and National Grid. Rebates through each utility vary based on the type of system installed and additional features.
Additionally, a federal tax credit of 30% (up to $2,000) is available for both air-source heat pumps and heat pump hot water heaters. A federal tax credit of 30% and a NYS tax credit of 25% (up to $5,000) is available for geothermal heat pumps.
Heat pump incentives are also available through the Empower+ program for income-qualifying households.
If interested, contact a local heat pump installer. They will be able to give you quotes for different systems and help you access rebates.