New York Heat Pump Rebates 2026

In New York, a whole-home air-source heat pump typically costs $5,000–$14,000 installed, depending on home size, system type, and contractor. Cold-climate models for zones like Zone 5A cost more but deliver lower operating costs. Combined rebates of up to $13,000 (HEEHRA + state programs) can offset a significant portion of installed cost.

Yes — New York has launched its HEEHRA program. Income-qualified households (under 80% AMI) can receive up to $8,000 for a qualifying heat pump. Moderate-income households (80–150% AMI) may receive up to $4,000. New York HEEHRA is active, administered through NYSERDA. Income-qualified households (≤ 150% AMI) can receive point-of-sale rebates: $8,000 for heat pumps (< 80% AMI), $4,000 (80–150% AMI). Apply through a participating NYSERDA contractor. Funds are first-come-first-served.

New York falls in IECC 2021 Zone 5A — Cool-Humid. Typical winter design temperatures are 0°F to 15°F. Cold-climate ASHP required (Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat, Bosch IDS, Daikin Fit, etc.). Size for outdoor design temperature, not average. Sizing requires a Manual J load calculation — but as a rough rule, allow 20–30 BTU/h per square foot for older homes in New York.

Not necessarily. Most 200A panels in New York have headroom for a heat pump under the NEC 220.82 Optional Method — which accounts for diversity of loads rather than peak simultaneous demand. A 100A panel is more likely to require an upgrade, especially if you also have an EV charger or electric range. Our free audit calculates your exact available capacity in 3 minutes using the same method your electrician would use.

New York delivers heat pump rebates through the statewide NYS Clean Heat program (NYSERDA), which most homeowners qualify for, with amounts set by your local utility. Con Edison (NYC metro and Westchester) offers up to $1,200 for ENERGY STAR equipment. National Grid (upstate and Long Island) and NYSEG / RG&E (central, western, and southern-tier NY) deliver their own Clean Heat rebate tiers. Income-qualified households can also access NYSERDA's EmPower+ program. Verify current amounts with your utility before purchasing.

NYS Clean Heat is New York's statewide heat pump incentive, administered by NYSERDA and delivered through participating utilities (Con Edison, National Grid, NYSEG, RG&E, Orange & Rockland, and others). Any residential customer of a participating utility installing a qualifying cold-climate air-source or ground-source heat pump can apply — there is no income requirement for the base rebate. The rebate is typically processed by your contractor. Income-qualified households can layer NYSERDA EmPower+ on top.

New York's HEEHRA program is active and administered through NYSERDA. Income-qualified households (≤150% area median income) can receive point-of-sale rebates of up to $8,000 for a heat pump if under 80% AMI, or up to $4,000 between 80–150% AMI. You apply through a participating NYSERDA contractor, who applies the rebate at the point of sale. Funds are first-come, first-served, so confirm availability before scheduling installation.

For most of New York — IECC Zone 5A (and Zone 6A in the Adirondacks) — yes. Winter design temperatures in Buffalo, Rochester, and upstate routinely fall below the point where standard heat pumps lose capacity, so a cold-climate-rated (ccASHP) unit is strongly recommended and is required for NYS Clean Heat rebate eligibility. New York City and Long Island are milder but still benefit from cold-climate equipment. A Manual J load calculation confirms the right size and backup-heat strategy for your home.