New York runs one of the most aggressive energy efficiency programs in the country, and that’s not an accident. Between the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and a utility regulatory environment that rewards demand reduction over new generation, the state has built a rebate and incentive ecosystem that can significantly offset the cost of efficiency upgrades for both homeowners and commercial building operators.
The programs are real, the money moves, and the paperwork is manageable — but navigating the stack of NYSERDA programs and utility-specific rebates takes some effort. This page covers the active state and utility programs as of 2026 for both residential and commercial customers, organized so you can find what applies to you without wading through 47 government PDFs.
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Residential Energy Rebates in New York
New York’s residential rebate stack is led by NYSERDA (the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) with utility-specific programs layered on top. The highest-value programs are generally tied to heat pump installations and income qualification, with 0% financing available statewide through Green Jobs Green NY.
NYSERDA Programs
EmPower+
New York’s flagship income-qualified home energy program covers weatherization, insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, and heating system upgrades at no cost to qualifying households. Income eligibility is set at 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), with some provisions extending to 120% AMI depending on the measure. If you qualify, this is the first program to pursue — it stacks with utility rebates and can cover the full cost of a comprehensive efficiency retrofit.
Who qualifies: Income-eligible NY homeowners and renters. Single-family, 1–4 unit buildings.
How to apply: Contact NYSERDA at nyserda.ny.gov or call 1-866-NYSERDA.
NY-Sun — Residential Solar
NY-Sun provides declining incentives for residential solar installations, administered through participating contractors. Incentive levels are set by utility territory and are reduced in increments as program capacity fills. Most NY utility territories still have available incentive blocks as of 2026, though the program is maturing and per-watt incentive levels are lower than they were in earlier years.
Current status: Active. Check nyserda.ny.gov for current incentive levels by utility territory.
NYSERDA Comfort Home Program
The Comfort Home rebate program targets home performance improvements: insulation, air sealing, smart thermostats, and HVAC upgrades. Rebates are tiered based on projected energy savings, encouraging comprehensive retrofits over single-measure replacements.
Drive Clean Rebate
New York’s state EV rebate program offers up to $2,000 on new battery electric vehicles purchased or leased in NY. It’s available at the point of sale through participating dealerships.
Utility Rebate Programs — Residential
In addition to NYSERDA statewide programs, each major NY utility operates its own rebate programs. The most significant for residential customers:
National Grid (Upstate NY, Long Island gas)
National Grid offers air source and ground source heat pump rebates for residential customers, plus smart thermostat and battery storage incentive programs. Their ConnectedSolutions program provides demand response incentives for battery storage and smart thermostat enrollment, paying customers to reduce load during peak grid events.
Con Edison (NYC and Westchester)
Con Edison’s residential rebates focus on heat pumps, weatherization, and demand response. Con Ed also participates in the statewide NYSERDA programs, so Con Ed residential customers can stack utility rebates with NYSERDA incentives.
PSEG Long Island
PSEG Long Island operates residential rebate programs for heat pumps, water heaters, and EV chargers. Income-qualified customers can access enhanced incentive levels.
State Solar Tax Credit
NY State Solar Credit (IT-255). New York offers a 25% state income-tax credit on residential solar installations, up to $5,000.
Federal and other tax incentives may apply depending on your situation; those change frequently and depend on your circumstances, so we don’t estimate them here. Consult a qualified tax professional and see our Federal Incentives page.
Commercial Energy Rebates in New York
New York’s commercial and industrial rebate landscape is substantial. Utility C&I programs are among the most active in the country, and NYSERDA runs several technical-assistance and custom incentive programs. This section covers the state and utility programs available to commercial customers.
NYSERDA Commercial Programs
FlexTech — Flexible Technical Assistance
FlexTech is NYSERDA’s cost-shared technical study program for commercial and industrial customers. It covers energy audits, feasibility studies, energy master plans, retro-commissioning studies, and distributed energy resource (DER) planning — with NYSERDA sharing 50% or more of the study cost. For large facilities planning major capital investments, a FlexTech study is often the right first step: it produces a bankable analysis that can support both utility incentive applications and internal capital approval.
Who qualifies: Commercial, industrial, institutional, and government customers in NYSERDA-eligible utility territories.
Study types: Energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1/2), retro-commissioning, feasibility, master plans.
Contact: nyserda.ny.gov/flextech
NY-Sun — Clean Heat Program (Commercial)
NYSERDA’s NY-Sun Clean Heat program supports commercial heat pump installations, including air-to-water heat pumps for commercial hydronic systems. Incentive levels are set per BTU/hr of installed capacity and vary by utility territory.
Green Jobs Green NY — On-Bill Recovery Financing
GJGNY provides 0% and low-interest financing for commercial energy efficiency improvements, repaid through utility bill on-bill recovery. Available to both residential and commercial customers. Particularly useful for projects with longer paybacks where upfront capital is the barrier.
Energy Storage Program
NYSERDA’s energy storage incentive program supports commercial battery storage installations, helping reduce the net cost of behind-the-meter storage for demand-charge management and resilience.
Utility C&I Programs — New York
Con Edison C&I Energy Efficiency Program
Con Edison runs one of the largest C&I utility efficiency programs in the country. Custom incentives are available for projects that reduce peak demand and annual energy consumption, with incentive levels negotiated based on projected verified savings. Con Ed also offers a Small Business Program for facilities with peak demand under 100 kW, providing direct install services and rebates with streamlined application requirements.
Target sectors: Commercial real estate, healthcare, hospitality, retail, industrial.
Incentive type: Custom ($/kWh, $/kW) and prescriptive (equipment-based).
National Grid Commercial Programs
National Grid’s C&I program covers lighting, HVAC, motors, drives, compressed air, and process improvements. Their Retro-Commissioning (RCx) program reimburses a portion of RCx study costs and provides incentives for verified operational improvements — typically one of the highest-ROI programs available since RCx identifies savings in existing systems with no capital replacement required.
PSEG Long Island — Commercial Efficiency Rebate Program
PSEG Long Island’s commercial program covers prescriptive equipment rebates (lighting, HVAC, motors) and custom incentives for large projects. Available to Long Island commercial customers; income-qualified small businesses can access enhanced incentive levels through the Small Business Program track.
Central Hudson, NYSEG, RG&E, Orange & Rockland
Each of New York’s smaller utilities operates C&I rebate programs under the state’s Joint Utilities energy efficiency framework. Program structures vary by utility but generally include prescriptive rebates for lighting, HVAC, and motors, plus custom incentive pathways for larger projects. Contact your utility’s energy efficiency department directly or use NYSERDA’s utility program finder.
Federal Tax Provisions
Federal energy tax credits changed sharply in 2025 — most residential credits ended after December 31, 2025, while some commercial incentives run into 2026. We keep the current details on our Federal Incentives page; confirm your situation with a qualified tax professional.
Commercial Projects: Work With an Energy Professional
Most commercial utility rebate applications require pre-approval before work begins, ASHRAE-level energy audit documentation, and post-installation verification. Navigating that process while managing a capital project is a significant time commitment for internal facility teams.
GetEnergyRebates.com connects commercial building owners and facility managers with regional energy professionals — energy auditors, LED and HVAC installers, and efficiency consultants with direct experience processing NY utility incentive applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I combine NYSERDA rebates with utility rebates?
Yes, in most cases. NYSERDA programs and utility rebate programs are designed to stack — that’s the intent of the Joint Utilities / NYSERDA coordination framework. Some programs have specific anti-stacking provisions, so verify with each program administrator before applying, but combining a NYSERDA incentive with a utility prescriptive rebate is common practice.
Do NY commercial rebates require a pre-approval before starting work?
Most large commercial utility programs require pre-approval — submitting an application and getting an incentive commitment before beginning the project. Starting work before pre-approval typically disqualifies the project from receiving incentives. This is one of the most common and costly mistakes in commercial rebate applications.
What’s the best starting point for a commercial efficiency project in NY?
If your facility is in a Con Edison, National Grid, or PSEG LI territory and you’re planning a major retrofit, start with a FlexTech-eligible energy audit. The NYSERDA cost-share reduces your audit expense, the audit creates the documentation base for utility incentive applications, and it produces an independent analysis you can take to your CFO with confidence. For smaller facilities under 100 kW peak demand, the Small Business Program tracks offer a streamlined path.
What about federal tax credits?
Federal and other tax incentives may apply depending on your situation; those change frequently and depend on your circumstances, so we don’t estimate them here. Consult a qualified tax professional and see our Federal Incentives page.
All 50 programs we track for NY
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Programs for homes
Comfort Home Program — NYSERDA
Estimated benefit: $2,000 to $3,000 for eligible packages
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Package scope
- Participating contractor
- Home eligibility in MyEnergy
“Incentives from $2,000 to $3,000 may be available (more details below) for installation of seal and insulate packages, depending on the type of improvements being made.”
Our energy expert: This is a three tiered program where a qualified HVAC or insulation contractor along with the homeowner find the tier that best applies to that home.
EmPower+ — NYSERDA
Estimated benefit: Income-qualified: no-cost improvements up to $12,000/project upstate ($14,000 downstate). Moderate-income: 50% of cost, up to $6,000 upstate ($7,000 downstate).
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Household income
- Primary residence
- Building has one to four dwelling units
- Owner consent for renter improvements
“Funding toward the cost of energy efficiency improvements, including air sealing, insulation, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and electrical service and wiring upgrades.”
Our energy expert: This is the best first step for a home with high utility bills. A qualified energy professional performs a whole-home assessment, identifies the improvements that will cut costs the most, and reviews the options with you before any work begins — recommended measures are then installed, with NYSERDA funds helping cover the cost for eligible households.
Residential Financing Programs — NYSERDA
Estimated benefit: $1,500 to $25,000 for the On-Bill Recovery Loan
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Home ownership or authorized owner representative
- No-cost energy assessment
- Eligible existing-home project
- Participating utility for on-bill repayment
“Loan amounts from $1,500 - $25,000 with loan term of 5, 10 or 15 years”
Our energy expert: Sometimes these energy improvements aren't completely covered by the incentives. This program offers flexible lending to homeowner in need of assistance in making these improvements. A qualified contractor can help you find the financing that works for you.
Residential Energy Storage Incentives — NYSERDA
Estimated benefit: A per-kilowatt-hour incentive set by the current regional block; check your region's live rate.
Timing: First-come, first-served declining-block funding.
- Participating contractor
- New grid-connected storage system
- System capacity of 25 kWh or less
- Current regional block rate
“NYSERDA’s Residential and Retail Energy Storage Incentives are structured as fixed-rate incentives based on the storage systems capacity, measured in kilowatt hours (kWh).”
Our energy expert: Con Edison and ISI are near their residential payout limit under the current budget, the rest of the state has ~3M left in the budget. Discuss available retail incentives with a qualified contractor.
Electric Heating & Cooling Heat Pumps — National Grid
Estimated benefit: Up to $12,000 for air-source or air-to-water; up to $25,000 for ground-source
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- National Grid electric account
- Participating NYS Clean Heat contractor
- Project scope
- Equipment type
- Disadvantaged-community status
- Prior heating-system decommissioning
“Central Air-Source Heat Pumps A whole-home system that can be retrofitted into existing duct work. Save up to $12,000 Ground-Source Heat Pumps Also known as Geothermal, this versatile and eco-friendly heating and cooling system is an excellent choice for new builds and existing homes. Save up to $25,000 Air-to-Water Heat Pump Recommended for households using hot-water, fuel-fired boilers, these systems are a great solution for heating, cooling, and water heating at home. Save up to $12,000”
Our energy expert: Heat Pump incentives for heating and cooling equipment vary by type of premise, project scope and type of heat pump. To see what's appropriate for your property and what incentives you qualify for a qualified contractor needs to be consulted.
Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters — National Grid
Estimated benefit: Up to $1250
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- National Grid electric account
- Qualifying heat pump water heater
- Purchase and installation documentation
“Save $1,250 with an instant rebate code redeemable at checkout when you purchase a qualifying heat pump water heater online or in stores at participating Lowe's and Home Depot.”
Our energy expert: There are currently three ways to save here: An instant , in-store on online rebate, apply for a rebate after installation using NYSERDA's online application, or find a NYSCH participating contractor to help with the installation and paperwork.
Weatherization Health and Safety Program — National Grid
Estimated benefit: No-cost assessment and eligible safety improvements
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- EmPower+ income eligibility
- One- to four-unit home
- Landlord approval for renters
- Completed Health and Safety Assessment
“You may qualify for no-cost home safety improvements.”
Our energy expert: Great for renters. Same eligibility requirements as the EMPOWER program. Residents of a home or rental property of 4 units or less are eligible. Renters need landlord approval.
Save Thousands Off an Air-Source Heat Pump — Con Edison
Estimated benefit: $7,000 for a standard whole-home air-source heat pump conversion, or $8,000 in a disadvantaged community
Timing: Subject to program rules and available funding.
- Eligible Con Edison account
- Participating contractor
- Dwelling type
- Old heating-system removal or integrated controls
- Disadvantaged-community status
“Option 1 $4,000 for apartments $8,000 for single-family homes | Option 2 $1,000 for apartments $2,500 for single-family homes Enhanced Incentives for Disadvantaged Communities | Option 1 $5,000 for apartments $10,000 for single-family homes | Option 2 $2,000 for apartments $4,500 for single-family homes”
Our energy expert: Incentives can vary greatly depending on property types. Incentives are available to a wide range of property types including multifamily buildings with 5 or more apartments.
Save Thousands with Geothermal Heat Pumps — Con Edison
Estimated benefit: Up to $30,000 (70% of project cost); up to $40,000 (85%) in a disadvantaged community
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Eligible Con Edison account
- Participating contractor
- Whole-building conversion
- Project cost cap
- Disadvantaged-community status
“Receive up to $30,000 when you install renewable geothermal heating and cooling technology, or up to $40,000 if you live in a Disadvantaged Community.”
Our energy expert: If geothermal is appropriate for your property this can be a huge offset to the cost. $30k or 70% of project cost and $40k or 85% for disadvantaged communities. A qualified contractor can help you decide if geothermal is right for you.
Save $1,300 When You Swap Your Water Heater — Con Edison
Estimated benefit: $1,300 instant rebate
Timing: Ends Dec 31, 2026
- Active Con Edison electric account
- ENERGY STAR equipment
- Tank capacity under 120 gallons
- Participating retailer or distributor
- Purchase completed by deadline
“Get a $1,300 instant rebate for a qualified ENERGY STAR–certified heat pump water heater with up to 120 gallons of storage capacity.”
Energy Exchange Program — Con Edison
Estimated benefit: Up to $20,000
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Gas service line replacement schedule
- Eligible borough
- Approved participating contractor
- Gas appliance replacement scope
“Receive up to $20,000 in incentives for replacing gas appliances with electric versions.”
Our energy expert: You are eligible for this program if your gas service line is due for replacement in the coming years. Talk to a contractor to see if you qualify or visit the site where they have a link.
Whole House Energy Assessment — PSEG Long Island
Estimated benefit: Free assessment; weatherization rebates vary by measure and income tier, including up to $5,200 for insulation
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- PSEG Long Island customer
- Participating contractor
- Assessment results
- Measure specifications
- Income and disadvantaged-community tier, if claimed
“A FREE Whole House Energy Assessment helps you understand what’s actually going on — and what to do next. Insulation (attic, wall, floor, band joist, basement crawl space) | $2,500 | $3,125 | $5,200”
Our energy expert: Incentives vary widely based on income and household size.
Smart Thermostats — PSEG Long Island
Estimated benefit: $100 or $130 depending on model
Timing: Ends Dec 31, 2026
- PSEG Long Island residential account
- ENERGY STAR qualified model
- Purchase date
- Two-rebate annual account limit
- 50% purchase-price cap
“Rebates up to $100-$130 are now available! Reduce your home’s energy costs by installing a new ENERGY STAR® certified Smart thermostat. Rebates are limited to 50% of the purchase price and are subject to listed limits.”
Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate — PSEG Long Island
Estimated benefit: Up to $1,200, subject to a 50% purchase-price cap
Timing: Ends Dec 31, 2026
- PSEG Long Island residential account
- ENERGY STAR qualifying model
- Purchase and installation dates
- Paid-in-full receipt
- 50% purchase-price cap
“Rebates up to $1,200 are now available! When it's time to replace your existing hot water heater, choose an electric heat pump water heater that's ENERGY STAR certified. Rebates are limited to 50% of the purchase price and are subject to listed limits.”
Our energy expert: Product must be on PSEG's qualified product list at the time of purchase.
Home Comfort Heat Pumps — PSEG Long Island
Estimated benefit: Up to $24k
Timing: 2026 program; exact submission cutoff not verified.
- PSEG Long Island residential account
- Participating contractor
- Qualifying equipment
- Sizing compliance
- Income tier, if claimed
“Geothermal Energy Up to $3,000/ton in Rebates”
Our energy expert: Incentives vary widely based on income, efficiency requirements and existing HVAC system. A qualified contractor should be consulted.
Heat pumps — Central Hudson
Estimated benefit: $1,000 to $8,000 for air-source; up to $18,000 for ground-source retrofit
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Central Hudson electric account
- Certified Clean Heat contractor
- Full-load design
- Home size
- Prior heating-system removal
- New construction versus retrofit
“Central Hudson / Clean Heat Rebate (Single Family > 1,000 sq ft): $8,000 if removing your oil tank or previous fossil fuel heating source. $5,000 if not removing your oil tank or previous fossil fuel heating source. $3,000 if adding heating load to an existing partial-load cold climate air source heat pump system to reach a full-load system. Central Hudson/Clean Heat Rebate (apartment or single-family home >1,000 sq ft): $18,000 for full-load heating retrofit.”
Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters — Central Hudson
Estimated benefit: $1,250
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Central Hudson account
- ENERGY STAR certified model
- Receipt
- Installed-unit photo
“Receive a $1,250 Central Hudson Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate”
Our energy expert: Look for Energy Star certified models. Rebates can be claimed in-store at participating retailers, online, or by mail.
Heat Pump Incentives — Orange & Rockland
Estimated benefit: Delivered through the NYS Clean Heat Program — your rebate follows that program’s current heat-pump schedule, applied by a participating contractor.
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Orange & Rockland New York account
- Participating NYS Clean Heat contractor
- Equipment and project category
- Current incentive schedule
“We offer financial incentives to make purchasing and installing heat pump technology even more affordable.”
Smart Savers Program — Orange & Rockland
Estimated benefit: $85
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Orange & Rockland residential account
- Qualifying thermostat
- Program enrollment
“Smart Savers Program Enroll your thermostat and receive $85”
NYS Clean Heat Rebate Program — NYSEG
Estimated benefit: Up to $10,000 for air-source, up to $18,000 for ground-source, or $1,250 for a heat pump water heater
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- NYSEG electric or combination account
- One- to four-unit home
- Existing heating-equipment replacement
- Participating contractor for space-heating systems
- Equipment category
“Customers interested in an air source heat pump can earn up to $10,000 in rebates. For those interested in ground source heat pumps, there is up to $18,000 in rebates available. Option 1: Get up to $1,250 with an instant rebate code redeemable at checkout when you purchase a qualifying heat pump water heater at Lowe’s and Home Depot.”
Home Insulation and Air Sealing Rebates — NYSEG
Estimated benefit: Up to $2,000
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Current NYSEG customer
- One- to four-unit residence
- Eligible heating and cooling configuration
- Home assessment
- Participating contractor
“By properly insulating and air sealing your home, you could receive incentives up to $2,000”
Our energy expert: Available for single-family home and 1-4 unit residences. Renters qualify with landlord approval.
NYS Clean Heat Rebate Program — RG&E
Estimated benefit: Up to $10,000 for air-source, up to $18,000 for ground-source, or $1,250 for a heat pump water heater
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- RG&E electric or combination account
- One- to four-unit home
- Existing heating-equipment replacement
- Participating contractor for space-heating systems
- Equipment category
“Customers interested in an air source heat pump can earn up to $10,000 in rebates. For those interested in ground source heat pumps, there is up to $18,000 in rebates available. Option 1: Get up to $1,250 with an instant rebate code redeemable at checkout when you purchase a qualifying heat pump water heater at Lowe’s and Home Depot.”
Residential Energy Makeover Credit Incentive Program — Massena Electric Department
Estimated benefit: Credit levels require manual review of the current application table
Timing: Ends Dec 31, 2026
- Massena Electric Department residential account
- Energy Answers audit
- Eligible existing-home improvement
- Post-installation audit
- No conflicting electric-heating timing
“Details of this program, including credit levels, are subject to change without notice.”
Programs for businesses
Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program — NYSERDA
Estimated benefit: Cost-share of 50–75% of the study cost, up to $500,000 per project (or 20% of annual energy spend, whichever is less).
Timing: Official solicitation lists the due date as continuous.
- Eligible facility type
- System Benefits Charge payment or stated exception
- Eligible study scope
- Qualified consultant or approved customer-selected consultant
“The Flexible Technical Assistance (FlexTech) Program supports New York State commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily customers who pay into the Systems Benefit Charge by providing a cost-share for credible, objective technical assistance services”
Our energy expert: This is where nearly every business owner or representative should start in the commercial, industrial, institutional, or multifamily environment. FlexTech consultants are a group of energy professionals that are chosen for their experience with your circumstances. The first step to fixing something is clearly defining the problem, a Flextech's assessment is the first step to that end.
NY-Sun Commercial / Industrial Incentive Program — NYSERDA
Estimated benefit: A per-watt incentive set by the current regional block — by sector and system size; it steps down as blocks fill. Check your region's live rate.
Timing: Applications accepted through 2030 or until funds are fully committed.
- Participating contractor
- New grid-connected solar system
- Project size and region
- Current block rate
- Adder eligibility, if claimed
“NY-Sun offers financial incentives to install solar panels for residential, nonresidential, and large commercial and industrial projects. Our incentive program is divided into regions across the State.”
Charge Ready NY 2.0 — NYSERDA
Estimated benefit: $3,000 per port, $4,000 per port in a disadvantaged community, or $1,000 for assigned-driver or fleet ports
Timing: PON 5367 is a continuous solicitation with no fixed closing date. Funding may be fully committed at any time, which closes the program without notice.
- Eligible applicant
- Eligible property type
- NYSERDA-approved Level 2 equipment and network
- Port use
- Disadvantaged-community status
- Completed installation documentation
“Charge Ready NY 2.0 (PON 5367) is an incentive program that provides $3,000 per charging port installed at a workplace or multi-unit dwelling (MUD) location, and $4,000 per charging port installed within a Disadvantaged Community (DAC). Charging stations for parking spaces assigned to an individual driver or reserved for fleet vehicles will only be eligible for $1,000 per port.”
Affordable Multifamily Program Upstate (AMP Up) — NYSERDA
Estimated benefit: Up to $6,750 per dwelling unit for a Deep Retrofit; measure-level incentives start at $400 (refrigerator replacement)
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Existing upstate property
- At least five units
- Residential floor-area share
- Income-qualified unit share
- Building-size pathway
- Eligible upgrade category
“Deep Retrofit | Comprehensive whole-building energy transformation | Up to $6,750”
Our energy expert: Targeted at multifamily properties of 5 or more units. Substantial incentives vary according to property size, income qualifications, and existing conditions. Qualified applicants can receive up to $400/unit for refrigerator replacements, up to $2500/unit for air sealing along with a number of other incentives. This is truly a great program for multifamily dwellings and one of NYSERDA's focuses currently.
Retail Energy Storage Incentives — NYSERDA
Estimated benefit: A per-kilowatt-hour incentive set by the current regional block; check your region's live rate.
Timing: First-come, first-served declining-block funding.
- New storage system
- Project at or below 5 MW
- Eligible investor-owned utility value stream
- Participating contractor
- Current regional block rate
“NYSERDA’s Residential and Retail Energy Storage Incentives are structured as fixed-rate incentives based on the storage systems capacity, measured in kilowatt hours (kWh).”
Large Business Program — National Grid
Estimated benefit: Project- and measure-specific incentives
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- National Grid Upstate business account
- Project and measure eligibility
- Pre-approval when required
- Current regional incentive schedule
“Rebates and incentives for new and upgraded buildings, equipment, and technology for all kinds of businesses.”
Our energy expert: Programs and incentives vary by region and National Grid does not make that information public. Consult with a qualified professional to discuss your interests and plans for improvements.
Commercial Electric and Gas Weatherization Programs — National Grid
Estimated benefit: Measure-specific 2026 incentives in the official guidebook
Timing: 2026 program guidebook; exact submission cutoff not verified.
- Eligible National Grid rate code
- System Benefits Charge payment
- Electric heating-load share for electric measures
- Pre-inspection
- No duplicate incentive for the same measure
“This Guidebook contains program eligibility criteria and incentive amounts available for the commercial electric and gas weatherization Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) listed in this guidebook.”
Our energy expert: National Grid offers an impressive array of weatherization, electrification, and other measures that already fall under a retrofit or gut rehab project scope. Consult with a qualified energy professional to ensure approval before beginning any major commercial project.
Savings for Commercial & Industrial Customers — Con Edison
Estimated benefit: Fixed prescriptive or savings-based custom incentives; rates vary by measure
Timing: Ends Sep 30, 2026
- Eligible Con Edison account
- Average peak demand for electric measures
- Existing-building and measure eligibility
- Pre-approval where required
- Program manual rate
“Get a fixed incentive rate for installing energy efficient equipment. Install custom projects to get incentives based on the amount of energy (kWh or therms) you save each year.”
Our energy expert: All projects must complete installation and submit the required paperwork by October 15, 2026.
Savings for Small Businesses & Nonprofits — Con Edison
Estimated benefit: Up to 70% of efficiency upgrade cost or up to 50% of heat-pump installation cost
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Eligible small-business or nonprofit account
- Participating contractor
- Equipment and building type
- Project cost
- Current bonus availability
“We cover up to 70% of the cost of energy efficiency upgrades and up to 50% of the cost of heat pump installation.”
Our energy expert: ConEd has an impressive list of financial incentives for small businesses and non-profits. If you're thinking about making any energy efficiency measures have your contractor contact ConEd prior to work to secure funding. Everything from lighting upgrades to weatherization, to heat pumps.
Incentives for Multifamily Building Electrification — Con Edison
Estimated benefit: Market-rate and affordable-housing incentives vary; examples range from $1,000 to $18,400 per dwelling unit
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Five or more residential units
- Eligible Con Edison electric account
- Market-rate or affordable-housing pathway
- Existing versus new construction
- Fossil-fuel decommissioning
- Installation not started
“Prescriptive Domestic Hot Water Electrification (DHW) | ASHP $1,000 per Dwelling Unit Space and Water Heating Combined | Non-Comprehensive Incentive $14,400 per Dwelling Unit | Comprehensive Incentive $18,400 per Dwelling Unit”
Our energy expert: Eligibility requirements are particularly confusing for multifamily units in this region. Have your contractor gather all the necessary information to have funding approved prior to improvements.
Commercial Efficiency Program — PSEG Long Island
Estimated benefit: Measure-specific; examples include $500 to $3,000 per ton for qualifying heat pumps and geothermal systems
Timing: 2026 program; projects have completion windows after start or approval.
- PSEG Long Island nonresidential account
- Customer and building type
- Qualifying equipment
- Project size
- Pre-approval and inspection requirements
- Current application worksheet
“Heat Pumps | $1,500/Ton | $1,200/Ton | $500/Ton Geothermal Heat Pumps | $3,000/Ton | $2,400/Ton | $2,000/Ton”
Our energy expert: PSEG offers incentives for a wide array of energy efficiency improvements through this program. Consult with a qualified energy professional prior to work to make sure funds are secured.
Commercial Efficiency Technical Assistance Rebate — PSEG Long Island
Estimated benefit: Up to $5,000 for benchmarking, $20,000 for studies, or $100,000 for commissioning
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- PSEG Long Island nonresidential account
- Eligible study or commissioning scope
- Application and pre-approval requirements
- Final study or certification documentation
“ENERGY STAR Benchmarking | Up to $5,000 Engineering Study | Up to $20,000 Commissioning | Up to $100,000”
Our energy expert: This can be a tremendous benefit for larger commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily properties. ASHRAE audits are comprehensive whole building studies done to find where energy is wasted and create a plan to fix those deficiencies in the most economically prudent way possible.
Custom and Prescriptive Program — Central Hudson
Estimated benefit: Measure-specific or custom-calculated
Timing: Ends Dec 31, 2026
- Central Hudson nonresidential electric account
- Participating trade ally
- Eligible equipment or custom measure
- Pre-approval when required
- 2026 completion
“Central Hudson’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Custom & Prescriptive Program offers businesses a flexible way to upgrade equipment, cut energy costs, and improve operational efficiency.”
Our energy expert: Projects that exceed $10k require Central Hudson pre-approval and must complete both pre and post project inspection. Have a contractor fill out all necessary paperwork prior to work.
Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Upgrades — Central Hudson
Estimated benefit: $12 per lifetime MMBtu saved for envelope or energy-management projects, capped at 75% incremental cost or $100,000
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Central Hudson commercial or multifamily account
- Multiple-measure scope
- Eligible project category
- Lifetime energy savings
- Incremental project cost
“$12 per lifetime MMBTU (LMMBTU) saved for Building Envelope+ Energy Management System+ A 75% incremental cost cap or $100,000 maximum incentive applies (whichever is reached first).”
Our energy expert: Central Hudson targets building envelope, energy management, and hard to electrify gas improvements with this program. Prequalification is suggested in their website.
Non-Residential Heating Electrification Program — Central Hudson
Estimated benefit: $1,250–$3,250 per dwelling unit for multifamily projects; final amount depends on the building and system.
Timing: 2026 rebate catalog; exact submission cutoff not verified.
- Central Hudson nonresidential account
- Participating contractor
- Building and project category
- Eligible heat-pump technology
- Equipment sizing and efficiency
- Envelope tier if claimed
“5–100 Units: Space Heating + Envelope | $3,250 per dwelling unit 5–100 Units: Heat Pump Domestic Hot Water | $1,250 per dwelling unit”
Our energy expert: Available to small businesses, multifamily units of 5 or more as well as commercial and industrial customers. Incentives for qualified HVAC improvements and weatherization.
Custom Rebate Program — Orange & Rockland
Estimated benefit: $0.15 per kWh saved or $1.50 per therm saved, capped at 25% of project cost
Timing: Program expires December 31, 2026 or earlier if funds are depleted.
- Active Orange & Rockland New York business account
- Existing facility
- Eligible electric or gas measure
- Pre-approval
- Engineering analysis
- Pre-inspection
- Minimum one-year payback
“Electric | 15 cents per kWh saved and capped at 25% of the total project cost with at least one year payback Gas | $1.50 per therm and capped at 25% of the total project cost with at least a one year payback”
Our energy expert: All custom projects require pre-approval, engineering analyses demonstrating savings, and pre-inspection to determine eligibility.
Clean Heating and Cooling with Heat Pumps — Orange & Rockland
Estimated benefit: Up to $80 per MMBtu of energy savings for custom heat-pump solutions
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Orange & Rockland New York account
- Commercial or multifamily project
- Qualifying heat-pump technology
- Engineering-calculated net energy savings
- Program approval
“Qualify for up to $80 per MMBtu of energy savings. Our engineers will walk you through the process.”
Smart Usage Rewards — Orange & Rockland
Estimated benefit: $3 to $5 per kW per month plus $0.50 per kWh during events; voluntary option pays $1 per kWh
Timing: April 1 or May 1 enrollment depending on summer start date.
- Orange & Rockland commercial account
- Communicating interval meter
- Aggregator or 50 kW direct-participation capability
- Selected program and payment option
- Event performance
“Distribution Load Relief Program (2 Hours or Less Notification Program) | Tier 1 Areas: $3 per kW per month | $0.50 per kWh Tier 2 Areas: $5 per kW per month”
Our energy expert: If your commercial or industrial facility has some flexibility in its energy usage this program may be a good fit.
Small Business Program — NYSEG
Estimated benefit: Up to 60% of eligible electric equipment cost
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- NYSEG small-business account
- Average monthly demand at or below 110 kW
- Eligible 2026 measure
- Project and cost documentation
“Eligible small businesses using less than or equal to 110 kW per month can receive up to 60% of the cost of electric equipment rebates”
Our energy expert: I changed 110 kW to 250 kW per the webpage
Commercial & Industrial Rebate Program — NYSEG
Estimated benefit: Up to 50% of eligible project costs
Timing: 2026 program; exact cutoff not verified.
- NYSEG nonresidential account
- Eligible 2026 prescriptive or custom measure
- Project analysis for custom work
- Pre-approval when required
- Current rebate catalog
“Rebates may cover up to 50% of eligible project costs!”
Our energy expert: Prescriptive or Custom rebates are available to commercial and industrial customers for retrofits, add-ons, major renovations, and new construction projects that include any energy efficiency measures.
Building Electrification — NYSEG
Estimated benefit: $1,250 to $30,000 for listed small-to-medium-business measures; larger projects use other structures
Timing: 2026 rebate catalog; exact year-end cutoff not verified.
- NYSEG nonresidential account
- Average monthly demand
- Building and customer pathway
- Equipment type
- Disadvantaged-community status
- Installation and application timing
“Full Load NEEP-listed ASHP | $6,000 | $10,000 Full Load GSHP | $25,000 | $30,000 HPWH | $1,250 | $1,650”
Commercial System Relief Program — NYSEG
Estimated benefit: $4.10 or $4.35 per kW per month plus $0.50 per kWh performance payment
Timing: Ends Sep 30, 2026
- NYSEG electric account
- Interval meter
- Aggregator or 50 kW direct reduction
- Four-hour response capability
- Selected enrollment option
- Event performance
“The current reservation payment rate for four or fewer planned events is $4.10 per kW per month. The current reservation payment rate for five or more planned events is $4.35 per kW per month. The current performance payment rate is $0.50 per kWh.”
Small Business Program — RG&E
Estimated benefit: Up to 60% of eligible electric equipment cost
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- RG&E small-business account
- Average monthly demand at or below 110 kW
- Eligible 2026 measure
- Project and cost documentation
“Eligible small businesses using less than or equal to 110 kW per month can receive up to 60% of the cost of electric equipment rebates”
Our energy expert: I changed the 110kW to 250kW again
Commercial & Industrial Rebate Program — RG&E
Estimated benefit: Up to 50% of eligible project costs
Timing: 2026 program; exact cutoff not verified.
- RG&E nonresidential account
- Eligible 2026 prescriptive or custom measure
- Project analysis for custom work
- Pre-approval when required
- Current rebate catalog
“Rebates may cover up to 50% of eligible project costs!”
Our energy expert: Prescriptive or Custom rebates are available to commercial and industrial customers for retrofits, add-ons, major renovations, and new construction projects that include any energy efficiency measures.
Building Electrification — RG&E
Estimated benefit: $1,250 to $30,000 for listed small-to-medium-business measures; larger projects use other structures
Timing: 2026 rebate catalog; exact year-end cutoff not verified.
- RG&E nonresidential account
- Average monthly demand
- Building and customer pathway
- Equipment type
- Disadvantaged-community status
- Installation and application timing
“Full Load NEEP-listed ASHP | $6,000 | $10,000 Full Load GSHP | $25,000 | $30,000 HPWH | $1,250 | $1,650”
NYC Accelerator Services — NYC Accelerator
Estimated benefit: Free personalized guidance
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- New York City building
- Building over 5,000 square feet
- Requested project or compliance support
“NYC Accelerator offers free, personalized guidance to help your building use less energy”
Our energy expert: New York City is its own world — Local Law 97 carbon caps, ACCELERATE incentives, and a shifting utility-plus-city stack that trips up even seasoned owners. NYC Accelerator's advisory help is free and worth using, but the smart first move is to bring in a qualified energy professional who works in the five boroughs to map your compliance obligations and the full incentive picture before you spend a dollar — it's how you avoid LL97 penalties and capture what you're owed.
NYC Accelerator PACE Financing — NYC Accelerator
Estimated benefit: Up to 100% financing of eligible energy-upgrade costs
Timing: Ongoing — no published end date
- Fee-simple ownership
- Existing property in New York City
- Eligible property type
- Energy audit or feasibility study
- Savings-to-investment ratio
- Mortgage-holder consent
- No disqualifying city debt
“Now, building owners can obtain up to 100% long-term financing for energy-saving measures through NYC Accelerator PACE Financing.”