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What solar incentives are available in New York?
As a homeowner in New York, you have access to several different tax incentives that make solar panels more affordable. Solar incentives are available at both the federal and state levels to help you save thousands on your investment in solar energy.
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Federal solar incentives
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, congress passed several clean energy provisions to reduce energy costs. Among those provisions was an extension and upgrade of the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
Federal Investment Tax Credit
The Federal ITC allows you to claim 30% of your total equipment and installation costs on your federal taxes. There is no minimum or maximum amount you can claim and it includes equipment, installation, permitting, and even battery storage.
The ITC will remain at 30% until December 31, 2032. After that it will be reduced to 26% until December 31, 2033, then to 22% the following year. The ITC is currently set to disappear in 2035 unless it is renewed.
Who is eligible for the Federal ITC?
Most homeowners will qualify for the Federal ITC, but not all. You must meet the following criteria to claim your 30% tax credit:
The Federal ITC will also cover the following expenses:
Homeowners save around $10,000 on average with the Federal ITC. But that number can be higher or lower depending on your total expenses.
How to claim the Federal ITC
Claiming your Federal ITC couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is fill out IRS form 5695 and submit it with your tax return. You can consult with a tax professional for more assistance.
Local solar incentives
Who’s eligible : Commercial
How to apply : Note: The Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) created the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program with a total budget of $5 billion. Each state was allocated a share of that total to help build out a national network of electric vehicle charging stations along designated alternative fuel corridors (AFCs). With some limited exceptions, EV charging stations funded through the NEVI program should be spaced 50 miles apart and within one mile of the Interstate exit or highway. In the initial NEVI plan, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), along with the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA), noted that it is considering using NEVI funding to complement existing EV programs in the state (e.g. Make-Ready, EVolve, and the Volkswagen Settlement), to implement incentives for operations and maintenance, to provide capital for installations, or to further workforce development. New York has 21 alternative fuel corridors, three of which end at an international border crossing. In July 2023, the NYSDOT submitted the state's NEVI plan update. The update further aligns and articulates the state partner agency efforts and establishes primary and complementary goals and next steps, including how the state will achieve AFC build out efficiently and effectively, support medium- and heavy-duty EV charging, and light-duty EV charging beyond the AFCs. In October 2023, the state received its FY24 Approval Letter from the DOT. In this letter, the FHWA granted several exceptions for locations on I-84, I-87, I-86, and I-90. The FHWA also determined exceptions were not needed for locations on I-87/I-287, SR-27, and I-490.
Who’s eligible : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
How to apply : New York was the second state to adopt uniform interconnection standards for distributed generation (DG) systems. The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) originally adopted Standard Interconnection Requirements (SIR) for systems up to 300 kilowatts (kW) in capacity in December 1999. The Standard Interconnection Requirements (SIR) have subsequently been amended several times since, necessitated by changing net metering rules and other legislations. Most recently, the rules were updated on January 2017 which require the developers to demonstrate that they have obtained site control while applying for interconnection. During April to December in 2016 more than 2,000 projects between 50kW and 2MW filed for interconnection leading to interconnection application backlog. This rule is designed to help clear out this backlog of inactive proposals and allow more advanced projects to be completed. The SIR rules apply to systems up to five megawatts (MW) in capacity connected in parallel with the distribution system located in the service area of one of New York's six investor-owned local electric utilities: Central Hudson Gas and Electric, Consolidated Edison (Con Edison), New York State Electric & Gas, Niagara Mohawk (d/b/a National Grid), Orange and Rockland Utilities, and Rochester Gas and Electric. Generation facilities that are not designed to operate in parallel with the utility’s electrical systems are not subject to these requirements. The SIR addresses technical guidelines for interconnection and application procedures, with two separate sets of interconnection procedures and processes. Expedited Process: As amended in 2013, systems up to 50 kW are eligible for a simplified or expedited six-step process. Systems up to 300 kW may be eligible for this provided that the inverter based system is UL 1741 certified and tested. Systems proposed to be installed in underground network areas may be required to submit additional information and may subject to a longer review process. Systems of 50 kW or less are not charged an application fee. Basic Process: This process applies to all systems larger than 50 kW up to 5 MW, and systems between 50 kW and 300 kW that have not been certified and tested in accordance with UL 1741, applicants must use the basic 11-step process for interconnection as detailed in the SIR. Both processes cover the initial inquiry to final utility acceptance for interconnection and include interconnection timelines, responsibility for interconnection costs, and procedures for dispute resolution. The appendices contain a standard contract and standard application forms. Utilities are also required to maintain a web-based system for providing information on the status of interconnection requests to customers and contractors. The SIR contain minimum content requirements for this information system, and also require that utilities offer a web-based application process for systems of 25 kW or less. A current list of type-tested equipment is available on the PSC's DG website. Certified, inverter-based systems up to 25 kW are not required to have an external disconnect switch. The requirements specifically state that utilities are not permitted to require customers to purchase general liability insurance; however, the PSC does encourage distributed generation owners to purchase insurance for their own protection. Energy storage: The Standard Interconnection Requirement (SIR) was updated in October 2018 to include standards for interconnecting energy storage systems up to 5 MW AC. These standards apply to new hybrid projects, stand-alone projects, addition to energy storage system to an existing distributed generation facility, and changing of operating mode of existing hybrid or stand alone facility. Interconnection fee is calculated at $500 plus $4/kW capped at $3,000. The utility will have 20 days to perform the review and provide any modifications for control systems deemed necessary. The design of the system must include automatic disconnect device that will disconnect from the grid in case of power outage. Smart inverters: Starting January 1st 2023, utilities in NY will increasingly require all new solar and storage installations be configured to their preferred IEEE 1547-2018 set points. In addition, the New York State Standardized Interconnection Requirements document (NYS SIR) will be modified to require the use of UL 1741 SB listed inverters.
Who’s eligible : Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multifamily Residential
How to apply : Note: In 2010, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which has authority over mortgage underwriters Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, directed these enterprises against purchasing mortgages of homes with a PACE lien due to its senior status above a mortgage. Most residential PACE activities subsided following this directive; however, some residential PACE programs are now operating with loan loss reserve funds, appropriate disclosures, or other protections meant to address FHFA's concerns. Commercial PACE programs were not directly affected by FHFA’s actions, as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not underwrite commercial mortgages. Visit PACENation for more information about PACE financing and a comprehensive list of all PACE programs across the country. What is a PACE loan? Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing effectively allows property owners to borrow money to pay for energy improvements. The amount borrowed is typically repaid via a special assessment on the property over a period of years, not to exceed the usefulness of the improvement. New York State General Municipal Law Article 5-L (PACE Statute) authorizes municipal corporations to create a sustainable energy loan program to provide financing to property owners for the installation of eligible Renewable Energy Systems or Energy Efficiency Improvements PACE financing is available through the Energy Improvement Corporation’s Energize NY OPEN C-PACE program (EIC). Not all municipalities have elected to join this program though all are able to. To download the current list (2.7.24) of participating municipalities , click here. Details: While this is largely intended for commercial use, eligible properties include one multifamily building or a portfolio of similar or related residential buildings on the same site, adjacent or associated sites. Owner-occupied one- and two-family homes, or townhomes are excluded. An Energy Audit is required in order to be eligible for the program. Loans can only be made for energy efficiency improvements determined to be appropriate through an energy audit. In the PACE Statute these are defined as “a formal evaluation of the energy consumption of a permanent building or structural improvement to real property…for the purpose of identifying appropriate energy efficiency improvements to be made to or incorporated into the construction of the property.” History of NY State PACE Legislation: In 2009 New York enacted two separate bills -- A.B. 8862 in August and S.B. 66004 in November -- authorizing local governments to offer these types of programs using different mechanisms. Although some similarities exist between the two authorizations, the latter is generally much broader in scope and allows for a more versatile set of local programs than the former. In order to qualify for a loan, energy audits or renewable energy feasibility studies must be performed by a contractor certified according to standards set by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) or by a local government under standards at least as stringent as those developed by NYSERDA. Energy efficiency improvements must meet cost-effectiveness criteria also established by NYSERDA. The definition of eligible renewable energy systems includes solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, small wind, ground source heat pumps, anaerobic digester gas, fuel cell systems that generate electric or thermal energy, air source heat pumps, wood heating systems, and energy storage. NYSERDA is permitted to approve additional renewable energy technologies as eligible, with the exception of those that involve combustion or pyrolysis of solid waste. Loans may not be issued for energy efficiency improvements that have not been determined to be appropriate by an energy audit or for renewable energy systems that have not undergone a feasibility study. Municipal corporations are permitted to fund these programs using federal grant assistance or federal credit support mechanisms including direct loans, loan guarantees, and debt instruments. Municipal corporations may, but are not required, to provide for repayment of the loan through a charge on the real property which benefits from the loan. If a municipal corporation chooses this option, the charge must be collected at the same time and in the same manner as municipal taxes, but must be listed separately from other charges on the bill. In all cases, the loan constitutes a lien against the real property upon which the improvements take place. In August 2009, the New York legislature enacted A.B. 8862, allowing towns to create residential home energy efficiency programs funded by periodic charges or fees for the services rendered. The effect of this policy, although not precisely a loan, is similar to a loan. In towns that offer such a program, the town would be permitted to enter into contracts for home energy audits and energy efficiency improvements on behalf of participating residents. Participating residents benefit by having improvements made upon their property by the town at no up-front cost to themselves and are permitted to repay the town for the improvements through a periodic fee or charge. The charges associated with the service constitute a lien upon the property on which the improvements took place. In a characteristic unique to New York, the law integrates towns' ability to offer these programs into existing provisions under which towns create refuse and garbage improvement districts and collect fees for the provision of these services. The law specifically allows for programs that are designed for "the prevention or reduction of waste matter consisting of carbon components or energy waste from residential properties and the performance of energy audits and the purchase and installation of energy efficiency improvements on such residential properties." Solar thermal technologies are considered an eligible energy efficiency improvement for the purpose of such programs. The law itself appears to be modeled after the Long Island Green Homes Program which uses the same program structure. The Long Island Green Homes program was initiated in 2008 by the Town of Babylon.
Who’s eligible : Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
How to apply : The primary focus of EmPower+ New York program is to help low- and moderate-income households save energy and money towards energy improvements made to their property. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) currently contracts with CLEAResult to implement the EmPower+ New York Program. Eligibility Applicants must meet income requirements to qualify for the program. In order to qualify, the customer must live in a 1-4 family home, and either participate in a utility payment assistance program; reside in a single family home located in a geographically eligible territory; or have an income below 80% of the State/Area Median Income. For both low and moderate-income 2-4 family homes, if 50% or more of the units are income-eligible for EmPower+, then the entire building is considered eligible. Both homeowners and renters are eligible to participate. Rental properties must have approval from the landlord/building owner for work to proceed. Landlords with income-eligible tenants are encouraged to talk to their residents to apply for the program. Program Description Through EmPower+ New York, homeowners and renters can receive a no cost comprehensive home energy assessment to pinpoint where energy and dollars are being wasted and receive a customized plan to lower energy usage, no-cost direct install improvements identified during the assessment can be installed by participating program contractors, and households can receive financial discounts on the cost of energy efficiency improvements. Prioritized core energy efficiency improvements include air sealing, insulation, replacement of inefficient refrigerators and freezers, and health and safety items. Homes that have had air sealing and insulation completed, contractors can make recommendations to upgrade other equipment including cold climate air source heat pump, heat pump hot water tank, and high efficiency gas heating upgrades. In order to participate, the applicant must submit an application available on the NYSERDA website or call 1-877-NYSMART. As part of the application process, applicants will select a participating contractor. After the application is approved, the chosen contractor will reach out to schedule an energy assessment. Within two weeks of the assessment, the contractor will present a report of findings to the household, identifying ways to save energy. Based on this report, the contractor will develop a work-scope to provide to the EmPower+ for approval. Once approved, the contractor will review the work-scope with the applicant, discuss out of pocket expenses (if any), and install the approved energy efficiency improvements. Low-income, single family households are eligible for no-cost energy efficiency improvements capped at $10,000 per project. While moderate-income, single-family households are eligible for a discount of up to 50% of the cost of eligible work capped at $5,000 per project. For low-income family rentals with 2-4 units, project funding caps are based upon $10,000 for the initial unit and $5,000 for each additional unit. Moderate-income family rentals with 2-4 units have project funding caps based upon $5,000 for the initial unit and $2,500 for each additional unit. EmPower vs. EmPower+ Previously, EmPower provided no-cost energy improvements for households earning 60% or less than the State Median Income. Assisted Home Performance with Energy Star provided a 50% cost-share towards energy efficiency measures for households earning between 60-80% of the Area/State Median Income. NYSERDA has combined these separate offerings into one program, EmPower+. In addition to the low income tier previously served by EmPower, EmPower+ also serves the moderate-income households who historically participated in Assisted Home Performance. Inflation Reduction Act Update In May 2024, New York became the first state in the nation to launch their Home Energy Rebate program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The first phase of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program will be run through the state’s existing EmPower+ program.
Who’s eligible : Investor-Owned Utility
How to apply : Under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) of 2019, New York has a mandate to deploy at least 9,000 MW of offshore wind capacity by 2035. Although offshore wind capacity is considered in the procurement targets set for other programs under New York's Clean Energy Standard, offshore wind capacity is procured separately. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) conducts competitive solicitations in order to secure Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (ORECs). New York's offshore wind procurement strategy was laid out in the New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan, and competitive solicitations were conducted in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2023. Contracts awarded through these solicitations have a minimum term of 20 years and a maximum term of 25 years. The 2018 solicitation resulted in contracts for ORECs representing 1,696 MW of capacity, and the 2020 solicitation resulted in contracts for ORECs representing 2,490 MW of capacity. The 2022 solicitation has provisionally awarded contracts for 4,032 MW of capacity, while the 2023 solicitation deadline was January 25, 2024. Regulatory actions on the Offshore Wind Standard take place in the New York Public Service Commission's Case No. 18-E-0071.
Can you claim multiple tax incentives in New York?
Yes. You are allowed to claim multiple solar incentives for the same installation. However, you can only claim each incentive once. For more guidance on how to claim your solar tax incentives, talk to your installer or consult with a licensed tax professional before submitting your tax forms.
Does New York offer tax exemptions?
Rebate Program
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-tax-credits/rebates-incentives-for-multifamily-customers
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Incentives vary. View website for more details
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.rge.com/wps/portal/rge/saveenergy/!ut/p/z1/jZDNDoIwEISfhiu7CpjqrSFG4w_RAwF7MSXWggFK2sLzi_GKlb3tZr6ZzAKDHFjLh0pyW6mW1-N-Y6t7sDhv92GMyW5NKF4xjsklOS6RhJA5BRgBm8Pjj6E4j3cImNs-A-aM-DT453EAJmtVfN9F2yIgEpgWT6GF9ns9nktrO7Px0MNOK6l5Y_yHqbToDfeVlh5OkaUy
Applicable Sectors : Commercial
Incentive Amount : Lighting Fixtures LED Replacement Tubes: $11.50 - $32.00/unit LED Interior Ambient Fixtures: $35 - $120/unit LED Refrigerated Case Lights: $7 - $13/linear foot LED Downlights, Track Lighting and Wall-Wash Fixtures: $35 - $65/unit LED Exterior Area Fixtures: $125 - $540/unit LED High/Low Bay Fixtures: $80 - $700/unit Lighting Controls: $6.50 - $80 HVAC and Plumbing Boilers, Furnaces and Unit Heaters: $4 - $6/MBH Instantaneous Water Heaters: $350 - $500 WiFi Thermostat: $125 Demand Controller Ventialtion: $50 * (ft^2/1000) Weather Stripping and Air Sealing: $150/1000SF
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyseg.com/wps/portal/nyseg/home/search/!ut/p/z1/lVPbjoIwEP0V92EfsVUuwiNrDMZ4WXUR2xdSoWh3pchN9O-3xX0xUVibJs2kM3POzJkBGGwB5uTM9qRgCSdHYSNs-GpvNhprQzg3Z5oFl5o6dR1nA1VLBd69w2K66MMlnDiW5a7U0UQHuDl-AzDAAS9OxQEgfs3pnuwz_5DE9B3mlGTBQTrkSZkFdJjwgvJinoS
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Tribal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Lighting LED Replacement Tubes: $6 - $12/unit LED Interior Ambient Fixtures: $25 - $40/unit LED Downlight, Track Lighting, and Wall-Wash Fixtures: $25/unit LED High/Low Bay Fixtures: $55 - $300 LED Refrigerated Case Lights: $5/linear foot LED Exterior Area Fixtures: $90 - $360/unit Lighting Controls: $5 - $30 HVAC Notched & Synchronous Belts: $25 - $100 Steam Trap Survey: Up to $10,000 Steam Traps: $100 - $250/unit Unitary HVAC & Split AC Systems: $40 - $150 Boilers, Furnaces and Unit Heaters: $2 - $3/MBH Boiler Economizer: $2 - $4/MBH Instantaneous Heaters: $250 - $400 EC Motor for Hydronic Circulation Pump: $150 - $2,000 Controls and Thermostats: $75 - $150 Energy Management System (EMS): $150 VFD for HVAC Fans and Pumps: $40 - $60 Industrial Air Curtain: $20 Boiler Tune-Ups: $0.30/MBH Chiller Tune-Ups: $5/ton Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Convection Ovens: $500 - $1,000 Conveyor Ovens: $1,000 Combination Ovens: $500 - $2,000 Rack Ovens: $1,250 - $2,500 Insulated Holding Cabinet: $400 - $800 Fryers: $750 - $1,000 Griddles: $350 -$500 Steamers: $2,000 - $2,500 Ice-Makers: $100 - $800 Dishwashers: $100 - $900 Electronically Commutated Motors for Refrigeration Evaporator Fans: $20/unit Anti-Condensation Heater Control for Refrigerated Cases: $40/unit Evaporator Fan Controls: $20/unit Cooler and Freezer Door Strips: $1/square foot Process Systems VSD Air Compressors: $150/hp/qty Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers: $4/CFM Zero-Loss Condensate Drains: $120/drain/qty Compressed Air Flow Controller: $1,000/unit Compressed Air Low Pressure Drop Filters: $500/filter qty Compressed Air heat Recovery: $50/hp/qty Ozone Generator for Commercial Laundry Machines: $25/qty/washer load capacity Process Exhaust Filtration and Recirculation: $1.25/CFM/qty Agricultural Equipment Fans: $150 - $350 Refrigeration Heat Recovery: $3 - $30 Milk Pre-Cooling System: $5 - $20 Variable Speed Drive: $50/motor 2024 Custom Rebates Electric Savings: $0.20/kWh saved Natural Gas Savings: $1.50/therm saved
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.psegliny.com/en/saveenergyandmoney/GreenEnergy/EV/MakeReady
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : See EV Make Ready Program Overview for full details.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.rge.com/wps/portal/rge/saveenergy/businesssolutions/commercialandindustrial/!ut/p/z1/vZNNb4JAEIZ_Sw8cyQ6KCEckBNsK1g_Kx4WssOIaWXRZrf33XRITTRqladLubZKZd555ZxalKEYpwydaYkFrhncyTlIj62u-O9YdCDzLtGEGjmO-Ba89MHUUPUyAAUp_Ug93ng1d9e8oRWnOxF5sUMJLgkueXS
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Tribal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Lighting & Controls LED Tubes: $6 - $12/unit LED Linear Ambient: $25 - $40/unit LED Downlights: $25/unit LED Track Lighting: $25/unit>br /> LED Indoor Wall-Wash Fixtures: $25/unit LED High and Low Bay Fixture: $55 - $300/unit LED Refrigerated Case Lights - Cooler/Freezer: $5/linear ft LED Wall Packs: $90/unit LED Flood Lights: $180/unit LED Mount/Pole: $360/unit Wall Switch Sensor: $11/unit Remote or Wall Mounted Sensor: $25/unit Fixture Mounted Sensor: $11/unit Integrated Sensor: $5 - $15/unit Refrigerated Case Sensor: $8/unit Networked Lighting Controls: $9 - $30/unit HVAC and Plumbing Notched Belt: $25/belt Synchronous Belt: $100/belt Steam Trap: $100 - $250/trap Unitary HVAC & Split AC Systems: $50 - $150/ton Boilers: $2 - $3/MBH Boiler Economizer: $2 - $4 Furnaces: $2/MBH Unit Heater: $2/MBH Natural Gas Heating: $250 Electric Heating: $400>br /> Weather Stripping and Air Sealing: $100/1000SF EC Motor for Hydronic Circulation Pump: $150 - $2,000 Wi-Fi Thermostats: $75/thermostat Boiler Reset Controls: $150/control Guest Room Energy Management System(EMS): $150/ton Condensed Water Pump: $40/hp Chilled Water Pump: $40/hp Hot Water Pump: $40/hp Cooling Tower Fan: $40/hp Return Fan: $60/hp Supply Fan: $60/hp Demand Controlled Ventilation(DCV): $25 * (ft^2/1000) Industrial Air Curtain: $20 * Length * Height Boiler Tune-Up: $0.30/MBH Chiller Tune-Up: $5/ton Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Electric Convection Oven: $500 Natural Gas Convection Oven: $1,000 Natural Gas Conveyor Oven: $1,000 Electric Combination Oven: $500 - $2,000 Natural Gas Combination Oven: $800 - $2,000 Rack Ovens: $1,250 - $2,500 Insulated Holding Cabinet: $400 - $800 Fryers: $750 - $1,000 Griddle: $350 - $500 Steamers: $2,000 - $2,500 Ice-Makers: $100 - $800 Dishwasher: $100 - $900 Cooler/Freezer Evaporator Fan Motors: $20/unit Anti-condensation heater controls on glass door refrigerated cases: $40/unit Evaporator Fan Controls: $20/unit Cooler and Freezer Door Strip: $1/(ft^2) Process Systems VSD Air Compressors: $150*hp*qty Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryer: $4*CFM Zero-Loss Condensate Drains: $120*drain qty Compress Air Flow Controller: $1,000*controller qty Compressed Air Low Pressure Drop Filter: $500*filter Compressed Air Heat Recovery: $50*compressor system hp*qty Ozone Generator for Commercial Laundry Machines: $25*qty*washer load capacity Process Exhaust Filtration and Recirculation: $1.25/cfm * Qty Agricultural Equipment High Speed Barn Fan: $150 - $350 Electric Water Heater: $10 - $30 Natural Gas Water Heater: $3 - $10 Milk Pre-Cooling System: $5 - $20 Vacuum Pump Speed Drive: $50/motor Custom Rebates Electric Savings: $0.20/kWh saved Natural Gas Savings: $1.50/therm saved
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.savingscentral.com/rebates/
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Rebate Programs Shop Local Smart Thermostat: $50 Electric Heat Pump Water Heater: $1,000 Federal Tax Credit: Up to $2,000 Additional discounts can be found here Heat Pumps Air-Source Heat Pumps: Up to $1,000 per 10,000 Btuh Federal Tax Credit: 30% of project cost up to $2,000 Ground-Source Heat Pump(GSHP): Up to $2,000 per 10,000 Btuh Outdoor Condenser: $100/unit Federal Tax Credit: 30% off the total cost of the GHSP system State Tax Credit: 25% off installation expenses up to $5,000 Natural Gas Heating Equipment Furnace: $200 - $400 Boiler Circulator: $25 Water Boiler: $750 Steam Boiler: $250 Combi-boiler: $1,800 Boiler reset control: $125 Indirect Water Heater: $250 Gas storage water heater: $75 Instantaneous domestic water heater: $250 Combi-Furnace/On-demand dhw: $675 Programmable WiFi thermostat: $50
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.rge.com/web/rge/smartenergy/businesssolutions/commercialandindustrialrebates/commercial-and-industrial-rebate-catalogs
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Tribal Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount : HVAC & Plumbing Unitary HVAC & Split AC Systems: $40 - $150/ton Condensing Hydronic Boilers: $3/MBH Steam Boiler: $2/MBH Economizer: $2 - $4/MBH Furnaces: $2/MBH Unit Heaters: $2/MBH Instantaneous Heaters: $250 - $400/unit Steam Traps: $100 - $250/unit Steam Trap Survey: 100% of survey cost, up to $10,000 Electronically Commutated Motor : $150 - $2,000/unit Smart Thermostat: $75/unit Boiler Reset Controls: $150/unit Variable Frequency Drive: $40 - $60/HP Kitchen Equipment: Varies widely. Visit website for more details Agricultural Equipment: Varies widely. Visit website for more details Lighting: Varies widely. Visit website for more details Custom Rebate Electric Savings: $0.20/kWh saved Natural Gas Savings: $1.50/therm saved
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyseg.com/smartenergy/businesssolutions/smallbusinessdirectinstall
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Federal Government
Incentive Amount : Energy Assessment: Free Lighting Retrofit: Up to 60% of cost
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyseg.com/smartenergy
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount : Residential Rebate Program Induction Cooktop: $100 WiFi Thermostat: $75 Water Boiler: $250 Furnace AFUE >96 with ECM: $150 Furnace or Boiler Tune-up: $75 ENERGY STAR Natural Gas Dryer Energy Star: $50 ENERGY STAR Pool Pump: $300 Pool Heater: $100
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.rge.com/smartenergy
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount : Residential Rebate Program Induction Cooktop: $100 WiFi Thermostat: $75 Water Boiler: $250 Furnace AFUE >96 with ECM: $150 Furnace or Boiler Tune-up: $75 ENERGY STAR Natural Gas Dryer Energy Star: $50 ENERGY STAR Pool Pump: $300 Pool Heater: $100
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/NY-Sun
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Installers/Contractors
Incentive Amount : Incentives based on MW blocks (as of November 2023): Upstate Region: $0.05/W
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.coned.com/en/our-energy-future/electric-vehicles/power-ready-program
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Non-public locations and/or locations without standardized plugs: Up to 50% of cost Public locations with standardized plugs: Up to 90% of cost Locations in disadvantaged communities: Up to 100% of cost
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.psegliny.com/saveenergyandmoney/energystarrebates
Applicable Sectors : Construction, Residential, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Appliances Advanced Power Strips: $15 - $25 Air Purifier: See site Clothes Dryer: $50 Dehumidifier: See site Electric Tankless Water Heater: $100 - $300 Heat Pump Water Heater: $1,000 Solar Covers & Heat Pump Pool Heater: $75 - $1,000 Smart Thermostat: $50 - $75 Clothes Dryer (Heat Pump): $300 Clothes Washer: $50 Lighting Instant Rebates Vary by Product Cooling & Heating Smart Thermostat: $85 Ground Source Heat Pump: Up to $2,000/ton
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.oru.com/en/our-energy-future/technology-innovation/electric-vehicles/new-york/commercial-ev-drivers/power-ready-program
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Non-public locations and/or locations without standardized plugs: Up to 50% of cost Public locations with standardized plugs: Up to 90% of cost Locations in disadvantaged communities: Up to 100% of cost
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.cenhud.com/en/my-energy/electric-vehicles/EV-make-ready-program/light-duty-make-ready-program/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Non-public locations and/or locations without standardized plugs: Up to 50% of cost Public locations with standardized plugs: Up to 90% of cost Locations in disadvantaged communities: Up to 100% of cost
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyseg.com/smartenergy/electricvehicles/ev-charger-make-ready-program
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Non-public locations and/or locations without standardized plugs: Up to 50% of cost Public locations with standardized plugs: Up to 90% of cost Locations in disadvantaged communities: Up to 100% of cost
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.rge.com/smartenergy/electricvehicles/ev-charger-make-ready-program
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Non-public locations and/or locations without standardized plugs: Up to 50% of cost Public locations with standardized plugs: Up to 90% of cost Locations in disadvantaged communities : Up to 100% of cost
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Business/Energy-Saving-Programs/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Station-Program#dcfc
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Non-public locations and/or locations without standardized plugs: Up to 50% of cost Public locations with standardized plugs: Up to 90% of cost Locations in disadvantaged communities: Up to 100% of cost
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://ny-sun.ny.gov/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential, Institutional, Integrators
Incentive Amount : Incentive rates step down over time as MW goals are met. Incentive rates as of 8/11/2023 are: Con Edison Region: Residential: $0.20/W Nonresidential (0 - 200 kW): $1.00/W Nonresidential (200 kW - 1 MW): $0.80/W Nonresidential (1+ MW): $0.50/W Upstate Region: Residential: $0.20/W Nonresidential: $0.35/W Long Island Region: Residential: $0.00/W (MW blocks have been fully subscribed) Nonresidential: $0.00/W (MW blocks have been fully subscribed) *additional adders/incentives are available
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.psegliny.com/saveenergyandmoney/greenenergy/ev/dcfc
Applicable Sectors : Commercial
Incentive Amount : Amounts vary by year; $5,000 incentive for first year starting in 2023
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-tax-credits/rebates-incentives-tax-credits-for-residential-customers/electric-vehicle-rewards
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount : $25 3-Month Charging Bonus $0.10 cents/kWh Off-Peak Charging Incentive $35 per month Avoided Summer Peak Incentive
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://jointutilitiesofny.org/ev/make-ready
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Non-public locations or locations without standardized plugs: Up to 50% of cost Public locations with standardized plugs: Up to 90% of cost Locations in disadvantaged communities: Up to 100% of cost
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Truck-Voucher-Program
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Nonprofit, Schools
Incentive Amount : On-Road Trucks (BEC/FCEV): $100,000 - $185,000 Transit Buses (BEV/FCEV): $100,000 - $385,000 Paratransit Buses (BEV/FCEV): $100,000 - 150,000 School Buses (EV): $100,000 - $220,000 Port Cargo Handling Equipment (New BEV): $170,000
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/ChargeNY/Charge-Electric/Charging-Station-Programs/Charge-Ready-NY
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : $4,000-$4,500 per new port installed $1,500 per port replaced
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://portal.nyserda.ny.gov/CORE_Solicitation_Detail_Page?SolicitationId=a0rt0000000QnB1AAK
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional, Appliance Manufacturers
Incentive Amount : Minimum incentive of $25,000 Electric Process and Energy Efficiency: $0.10/kWh (Upstate) or $0.16/kWh (Downstate) Fossil Fuel Process and Energy Efficiency: $6/MMBtu (Upstate and Downstate) Operational and Maintenance: $0.04/kWh (Electric) and $3/MMBTU (fossil fuel)
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Energy-Storage/Developers-Contractors-and-Vendors/Bulk-Storage-Incentives
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Local Government, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Installers/Contractors, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : 2023 incentive levels- Projects less than 20 MW: $70/kWh Projects greater than 20 MW: $75/kWh
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/retailstorage
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Depends on the MWh block. As of Q2 2023- Rest of the state: $125/kWh (closed) New York City: $100/kWh (closed) Long Island: $250/kWh (closed) Westchester Con Edison: $175/kWh
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Drive-Clean-Rebate
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Federal Government, Tribal Government
Incentive Amount : $500 - $2,000 based on battery-only range
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Assisted-Home-Performance-with-ENERGY-STAR
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : 50% of costs
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-tax-credits/rebates-incentives-tax-credits-for-commercial-industrial-buildings-customers/real-time-energy-management-systems
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Installers/Contractors, Agricultural, Appliance Manufacturers
Incentive Amount : Automated System Optimization: $0.35/kWh*, $5.00/therm, $80/Mlb Other RTEM Systems: $0.20/kWh, $2.50/therm, $40/Mlb *Additional incentives of $0.10/kWh for measures impacting heat pump operations.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.lime-energy.com/business-support/save/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, Federal Government, Installers/Contractors, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Direct Install: Contact Utility for information
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.oru.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-credits/new-york-customers/incentives-for-residential-customers-ny
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential, Federal Government, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Appliances Air Purifier/Cleaner: $50 Room Air Conditioner: $15 Clothes Washer: $10 Dehumidifier: $25 Pool Pump: $150 Refrigerator: $25 Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners: See website Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling: $25 Lighting LED discounts through participating retailers
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.oru.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-credits/new-york-customers/incentives-for-business-customers-ny
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Water Heater – Tankless: $150 Furnace: $300 Hydronic Boiler: $375 Combination Furnace/Water Heater: $750 Steam Boiler: $125
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.oru.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-credits/new-york-customers/incentives-for-business-customers-ny/energy-efficiency-upgrades-installations
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Lighting Discounts for LED lighting from participating retailers HVAC Air Conditioners Air Cooled: $25/ton Air Conditioners Water Cooled: $25/ton Variable Speed Drives: $175 - $1,495 Custom Measures: 20 cents per kWh saved and capped at 25% of the total project cost with at least a one year payback
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nationalgridus.com/Services-Rebates?r=10&page=1&customerType=For+Businesses&locations=New+York+City&fuelType=Natural+Gas
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Energy Efficiency Engineering Study: 50% Custom and Large Industrial Gas Incentives: up to 50% of project costs to a maximum of $100,000. Gas-saving incentives for new construction and existing facilities: 50% up to $250,000 Natural Gas Heating Equipment Furnaces: up to $400 Steam boilers: up to $600 Hydronic boilers: $400 to $4,000 Condensing boilers: $800 to $12,000 On-Demand water heaters: $400-$500 Condensing unit heaters: up to $400 Infrared heaters: up to $400 Indirect water heaters: up to $300 Condensing stand alone water heaters: $650 each Wi-Fi thermostats: $75 each Boiler reset controls: up to $250 each Pipe insulation: $1.50 per foot Steam trap: $75 each Kitchen Equipment Combination Oven: $800 - $2,000 per cavity Convection Oven, Full Size: $1,000 per cavity Conveyor Oven: $1,000 per cavity Fryer: $1,000 per vat Griddle: $350 per griddle Rack Oven, Double: $2,500 per oven Rack Oven, Single: $1,250 per oven Steamer: $2,500 per cavity High-Efficiency Pre-Rinse Spray Valve: Up to $75 each* Limit 10 per gas account
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.psegliny.com/businessandcontractorservices/businessandcommercialsavings
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Federal Government, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Commercial System Relief Reservation Payment: $8/kW/month Payment for Performance for Load Relief: $0.25/kWh Geothermal Heat Pump Tier I New Install: $1,000/ton Tier II New Install: $2,000/ton Tier I Retrofit: $500/ton Tier II Retrofit: $700/ton HVAC Packed Terminal A/C: $0.55/kWh Ductless Mini-Split A/C: $0.55/kWh Air Cooled A/C: $0.55/kWh Water and Evaporatively Cooled A/C: $0.55/kWh Packaged Terminal Heat Pump: $2.00/kWh Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump: $2.00/kWh Air Cooled Heat Pump: $2.00/kWh Water Source Heat Pump: $80/ton Lighting Varies Refrigeration LED Refrigerated Case Lighting: $50/fixture Walk In Cooler and Freezer Evaporator Fan: $500 Case Light Occupancy Controls: $10/ln. ft. Floating Heat Pressure Controls: $20/hp Electronically Commutated Motors: $60 - $100/unit Anti-Sweat Heater Controls: $500 Refrigerators/Freezers: $45 - $205 Icemaker: $125 Refrigerator Zero Energy Doors: $35/door Freezer Zero Energy Doors: $150/door Refrigerator Case Door Retrofit: $55/ln. ft. Freezer Case Door Retrofit: $55/ln. ft. Walk In Cooler Door Strip curtains: $5/sq. ft. Walk In Freezer Door Strip Curtains: $5/sq. ft. Refrigerator Case Night Covers: $10/ln. ft. Freezer Case Night Covers: $10/ln. ft. Walk In Refrigerator Automatic Door Closer: $65/closer Walk In Freezer Automatic Door Closer: $65/closer
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.savingscentral.com/rebates/
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Furnace Tier 1, AFUE ≥ 92% and KBTUH ≤ 225: $200 Furnace Tier 2, AFUE ≥ 95% and KBTUH ≤ 225: $400 ECM furnace fan: $100 ECM Boiler Circulator: $25 Water boiler, AFUE ≥ 90% and KBTUH ≤ 300: $750 Steam boiler, AFUE ≥ 82% and KBTUH ≤ 300: $250 Combi-boiler, AFUE ≥ 90% and KBTUH ≤ 300: $1,800 Boiler reset control: $125 Indirect water heater: $250 Gas storage water heater, Uniform Energy Factor ≥ .67 and ≤ 55 gallons: $75 Instantaneous domestic water heater, Uniform Energy Factor ≤ .90: $250 Combi-Furnace/On-demand dhw, AFUE ≥ 95%; ≤ 225 KBTU/hr: $675 Programmable WiFi thermostat: $50 Ground Source Heat Pump: $2,000 per 10,000 Btuh Electric Heat Pump Water Heater: $1000
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Business/Default
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Incentive Amount : Steam Trap Steam Trap Survey: 50% of cost Steam Traps: $300/unit (limit 250) or $3.00 per therm and up to 85% of project costs Custom Projects: $2.00 per therm, up to 70% of project costs High Efficiency Natural Gas Heating Equipment Furnaces: $250 - $500 Infrared or Condensing Unit Heaters: $475 Steam boilers: $575 Hydronic boilers: $700 -$3500 Condensing Boilers: $1,500 - $12,000 Indirect Water Heaters: $125 - $375 Tankless Water Heater: $500 - $625 Condensing Stand Alone Water Heater: $800 Integrated Water Heater/Non-Condensing Boiler: Up to $1,000 Pipe Insulation: $2.00/sq.ft. Wifi Thermostats: $100/unit Boiler Reset Single Stage Controls: $150/unit Boiler Reset Multi-State Controls: $250/unit Kitchen Equipment Combination Oven: $1,200 - $2,500 Convection Oven: $1,250 Conveyor Oven: $1,000 Fryer: $1,000 Griddle: $350 Rack Oven: $2,000 - $3,000 Steamer: $2,500 Dishwasher: $50 – $900 Conveyor Broiler: $1,000 - $2,750 Infrared Charbroiler: $1,000 Infrared Salamander Broiler: $250 Kitchen Demand Controlled Ventilation: $450 No-Cost Energy Audit for Grocers: See program website for details. Energy Management Systems: See program website for details. No-Cost Water Saving Products: See program website for details.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-tax-credits/rebates-incentives-tax-credits-for-commercial-industrial-buildings-customers/save-with-energy-efficiency-upgrades
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Incentive Amount : Lighting Varies widely by type Performance-Based Incentive: $14 - $125/unit up to 50% of project cost HVAC Unitary HVAC and Split Air systems: $75/ton Packaged Terminal AC/HP: $150 per ton Single-Packaged Vertical AC/HP: $0.30/kWh saved Variable Refrigerant Flow AC/HP: $0.30/kWh saved Others Chillers: $0.30/kWh saved Air Compressors: $250/HP Window Film: $1/sq. ft. Pre-Rinse Spray valve: $15/unit Faucet Aerator: $2/unit Variable Frequency Drives: $0.19/kWh saved Refrigeration Door Gasket: $0.19/kWh Night Cover: $0.19/kWh Anti-Condensation Heater Controls: $25/door Evaporator Fan Controls: $0.19/kWh Custom Custom kWh Savings: $0.35/kWh
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-tax-credits/rebates-incentives-tax-credits-for-residential-customers
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : HVAC: Central Air Source Heat Pump Integrated Control Heat Pump: $1,000/unit (multifamily), $2,500/two units (single family) Decommissioning Heat Pump: $3,000/unit (multifamily), $8,000/two units (single family) Geothermal Heat Pump: Up to $20,000 per household Programmable Thermostat: $50 Lighting Discounts on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs through participating retailers
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nationalgridus.com/NY-Home/energy-saving-programs/?regionkey=nymetro&customertype=home&intendedUrl=%2fregionalized%2fEnergy-Saving-Programs%2f%3f
Applicable Sectors : Residential, State Government, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Hot Water Boilers Condensing Boiler AFUE1 > 90% rating: $900 - $1,200 Hot water boiler AFUE1 > 85% rating: $500 Steam Boilers AFUE > 82%: $500 Furnaces AFUE > 96% and ECM motor: $800 AFUE > 94% and ECM motor: $600 AFUE > 92% and ECM motor: $400 Water Heaters Indirect water heater attached to NG boiler >85% AFUE: $300 Condensing water heater > 90% efficiency: $200 Stand alone water heater: $150 - $200 Controls Boiler Reset controls: $100 Thermostatic radiator valves: $50 Wifi thermostat: $75 Pipe Insulation Steam or hot water boilers: $0.75/ln. ft.; Fiberglass, $0.50/ln. ft. foam Water heater's hot water supply line only: $0.50/ln. ft. foam
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.cenhud.com/en/my-energy/simply-better/commercial-incentives/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, Federal Government, Installers/Contractors, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Gas Furnace: $600/installed unit Hydronic Boiler: $1,800/installed unit Steam Boiler: $2,000/installed unit Indirect Water Heater: $250/installed unit* Wi-Fi Thermostat: $20/installed unit** Gas service line***: $4,500 value *Must be listed on invoice, **Must be installed with qualifying measure; ***A Central Hudson customer who does not yet have a gas service line to their building may have the gas main extended up to 100’, if needed, along a public road and up to 100’ of gas service to their building at no charge.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Home/Default
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Boilers Condensing Combination Boiler AFUE1 ≥ 95% rating: $650 Condensing Boiler AFUE1 > 94% rating: $600 Condensing Boiler AFUE1 > 90% rating: $350 Boiler Tune-up: $75 Furnaces Furnace Tune-up: $75 Furnace (96% AFUE): $600 Furnace (94% AFUE): $400 Furnace (92% AFUE): $150 Water Heaters Natural Gas Water Heaters: up to $125 Controls Boiler Reset control: $75 Wi-Fi Enabled Thermostat: $75 Others Energy Recovery Ventilator: $400
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Home/Default
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Heating Partial load heating ASHP: $500 incentive/outdoor condenser unit Full load heating ASHP: $1,000/10,000 BTUH Ground Source Heat Pump: $1,500/10,000 BTUH Custom Incentive: $80 / MMBTU Heat Pump Water Heater: $700/unit Dedicated domestic hot water (DHW) Water-to-Water Heat Pump (WWHP): $900 / unit
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://fuelingtomorrowtoday.com/non-residential-customers/about-the-non-residential-program/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, Federal Government, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Custom: $15 per MCf saved Air Furnace Natural Gas-Fired Air Furnace: $5/MBTu/h Boilers Natural Gas-Fired Non-Condensing Hot Water Boiler: $1,000 - $4,500 Natural Gas-Fired Steam Boiler: $1 - $2/MBTu/h Unit Heaters Natural Gas-Fired Unit Heater: $2/MBTu/h Water Heating Equipment Tankless Water heater: $200 Commercial Kitchen Equipment Fryer: $1000 Conveyor Oven: $1000 Convection Oven: $1000 Steamer: $1000 Griddle: $350 - $1,050 Others Pipe Insulation: $3/ft Duct Insulation: $0.50/ft Demand Control Ventilation: $200/sensor Furnace Tune-Up Service: $25 Boiler Tune-Up Service: $25 Natural Gas Dryer: $50 Wi-Fi Thermostat: $50
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nationalfuel.com/utility/about-the-rebate-program/get-your-rebates-ny-home/
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Space Heating Furnace (with ECM plus 15 SEER Heat Pump): $1,350 Furnace (with ECM): $350 Boiler: $500 Furnace Tune Up: $25 Boiler Tune Up: $25 Water Heating Storage Tank Water Heater: $75 Tankless Water Heater: $200 Other Appliances Clothes Dryer: $50 Wi-Fi Thermostat: $50
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-tax-credits/rebates-incentives-tax-credits-for-commercial-industrial-buildings-customers/small-business
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Federal Government
Incentive Amount : Energy Survey: Free Equipment Upgrades Identified in Energy Survey: Con Edison will pay up to 50% of the remaining cost directly to the contractor
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-tax-credits/rebates-incentives-tax-credits-for-commercial-industrial-buildings-customers/save-with-energy-efficiency-upgrades
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Incentive Amount : Full catalog of rebates can be found here Categories of eligible equipment are listed below. Lighting Lighting Controls Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Refrigeration Custom: $2-$5/therm, $0.35/kWh
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Business/Default
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Custom Program Custom Large Business Energy Program: 50% of the project cost Lighting: $0.15 - $0.45/W saved Food Service Equipment Oven: $750 - $2,000 Fryer: $750 Griddle: $500 Steamer: $2,000 Freezer: $100 - $250 Refrigerator: $100 - $250 Hot Food Holding Cabinet: $200 - $800 Ice Machine: $100 - $800 Dishwasher: $50 - $900 Kitchen Demand Control Ventilation: $450 Others Compressed Air: $100 - $250/HP Storage: $2.75/gallon Dryer: $2.40 - $4 per CFM cycling and VSD Zero-loss condensate drain: $120 each Air nozzles: $20 each Hotel Occupancy Sensors: $75/sensor Vending/Refrigeration: $30- $75 Chiller Tune-up: $5/ton Energy Management Systems: See site for information. Heat Pumps Air-Source Heat Pump: $500/unit, $1,000/10,000 BTUH (Partial vs. Full Load) Ground-Source Heat Pump: $1,500/10,000 BTUH Custom space heating: $80/MMBTU annual savings Heat pump water heater: $700/unit Commercial HPWH: $80/MMBTU annual savings See program for additional incentives.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Grant Program
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/ChargeNY/Charge-Electric/Charging-Station-Programs/National-Electric-Vehicle-Infrastructure-Program
Applicable Sectors : Commercial
Incentive Amount : Varies, grants are awarded competitively
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/EmPower-New-York
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Low-Income: no-cost Moderate-Income: 50% of eligible work
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/118556.html
Applicable Sectors : Commercial
Incentive Amount : varies by technology
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://portal.nyserda.ny.gov/CORE_Solicitation_Detail_Page?SolicitationId=a0r8z0000005MHF
Applicable Sectors : Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Up to $1.50/square foot in direct funding up to a per project cap of $100,000
Implementing Sector : State
Interconnection
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://dps.ny.gov/distributed-generation-information
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
PACE Financing
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/all-programs/programs/commercial-property-assessed-clean-energy
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.ligreenhomes.com/index.html
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Local
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.eicpace.org/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Retail Supplier
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Non-Profit
Offshore Wind Energy Target
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Offshore-Wind/Focus-Areas/Offshore-Wind-Solicitations
Applicable Sectors : Investor-Owned Utility
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Property Tax Incentive
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www1.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/solar-electric-generating-systems-tax-abatement-program
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Solar systems installed from August 5, 2008 to December 31, 2010: 8.75% of system expenditures per year for 4 years; 5% for 2011 - 2012; 2.5% for 2013; 5% for 2014 - 2023. Energy storage equipment installed from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023: 10% of system expenditures per year for 4 years Either system Installed from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2034: 7.5% of the system expenditures per year for 4 years
Implementing Sector : Local
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/manuals/vol4/pt1/sec4_01/sec487.htm
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : 100% exemption for 15 years (unless local jurisdiction has opted out)
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/manuals/vol4/pt1/sec4_01/sec487_a.htm
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : 100% of the value added to the residence by the improvements
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/manuals/vol4/pt2/sec4_06/sec470.htm
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Upon local adoption, 20% - 100% exemption from real property taxes on the increase in value of the real property attributable to the construction/reconstruction; varies by year and certification level
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/manuals/vol4/pt1/sec4_01/sec487.htm
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, State Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Exemption from real property taxation on the increase in value of the real property by reason of the inclusion of the energy equipment for a period of 15 years.
Implementing Sector : State
Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Buildings-Design-and-Construction-Facilities-Engineering
Applicable Sectors : Local Government
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Local
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://services.nypa.gov/en/Services/Incentives/BuildSmart-NY?_gl=1*1vq5yy1*_ga*MTkxOTk2MzgzMi4xNjkxNTI3MDE5*_ga_22LJF9FSS1*MTY5MTUyNzAxOS4xLjEuMTY5MTUyNzQyNi42MC4wLjA.
Applicable Sectors : State Government
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.nyc.gov/site/oec/green-building/green-building.page
Applicable Sectors : Local Government
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Local
Solar/Wind Access Policy
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Sales Tax Incentive
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/publications/sales/st_pubs_and_bulls_by_number.htm
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multifamily Residential, Integrators
Incentive Amount : 100% exemption from state sales tax
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/residential_energy.htm
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : 100% exemption
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount : 100% local sales tax exemption
Implementing Sector : Local
Renewables Portfolio Standard
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.lipower.org/IRP/
Applicable Sectors :
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Clean-Energy-Standard
Applicable Sectors : Investor-Owned Utility, Municipal Utilities, Cooperative Utilities, Retail Supplier
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Energy Storage Target
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Energy-Storage
Applicable Sectors : Investor-Owned Utility, State Government
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Feed-in Tariff
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.psegliny.com/aboutpseglongisland/ratesandtariffs/tariffs/feedintariff3
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural
Incentive Amount : Fixed price ($/kWh) will be paid for a period of 20 years based on the Clearing Price determined through the Clearing Price Auction.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.psegliny.com/aboutpseglongisland/ratesandtariffs/tariffs/feediniv/feedintariffiv
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial
Incentive Amount : Price determined through bidding process
Implementing Sector : Utility
Other Incentive
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://greenbank.ny.gov/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.thruway.ny.gov/ezpass/greentag.html
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Loan Program
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/NY-Sun
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Residential-Financing-Options
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://dps.ny.gov/clean-energy-initiatives#:~:text=New%20York%20is%20committed%20to,funding%20targets%20the%20LMI%20customer
Applicable Sectors : Investor-Owned Utility
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Generation Disclosure
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://dps.ny.gov/energy-competition-information-consumers
Applicable Sectors : Investor-Owned Utility, Municipal Utilities, Cooperative Utilities
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Building Energy Code
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.energycodes.gov/status/states/new-york
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential, Cooperative Utilities
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sustainability/legislation/greener-greater-buildings-plan-2009.page
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Local
Personal Tax Credit
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/solar_energy_system_equipment_credit.htm
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : 25% for solar-electric (PV) and solar-thermal systems; for third-party owned systems this is in reference to the aggregate amount owed under the contract rather than the amount owed in any single year
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/clean_heating_fuel_credit.htm
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : $0.01/gallon for each percent of biodiesel
Implementing Sector : State
Corporate Tax Credit
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/clean_heating_fuel_credit.htm
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial
Incentive Amount : $0.01/gallon for each percent of biodiesel
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/alt_fuels_elec_vehicles.htm
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial
Incentive Amount : 50% of cost
Implementing Sector : State
Community Solar Rules
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/NY-Sun/Solar-for-Your-Home/Community-Solar
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Net Metering
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.psegliny.com/aboutpseglongisland/ratesandtariffs/SGIP
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : http://www3.dps.ny.gov/W/PSCWeb.nsf/All/DCF68EFCA391AD6085257687006F396B?OpenDocument
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Green Building Incentive
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.townofriverheadny.gov/pView.aspx?id=2472&catid=118
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Local
Public Benefits Fund
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Clean-Energy-Fund
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Investor-Owned Utility, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Researchers-and-Policymakers/System-Benefits-Charge
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Investor-Owned Utility, Local Government, Nonprofit, Municipal Utilities, Residential, Cooperative Utilities, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/about/publications/new-efficiency
Applicable Sectors :
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Cleantech-and-Innovation/Power-Generation/Wind
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Tribal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
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