| Program Name: | Con Edison Multifamily Clean Heat Program |
| Program Sponsor: | Con Edison & NYSERDA |
| Program Type: | Incentives/ Rebates |
| Technology: | Alternative Energy Generation/ Renewables; Energy Efficiency/ Demand Response |
| Fuel: | Electricity (Ground- Source and Air-Source Heat Pumps) |
| Eligibility: | Con Edison customer; Multifamily Properties with 5+ residential units |
| Cost: | Application Based |
Description
To achieve New York State’s goals for a low carbon future, NYSERDA and the New York electric utilities have partnered to offer a range of initiatives to make heat pumps more affordable and accessible. Through the program, Con Edison offers customers incentives to reduce the upfront costs of Air-Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) and Ground-Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) for both space heating and cooling, as well as Heat Pump Water Heaters for water heating.
Extraordinary program growth in late 2021 into early 2022 lead the New York State Public Service Commission to pause applications for large multifamily buildings and limit custom GSHP incentives to a $1 million maximum per project. In August 2022, the PSC approved an additional $518 million in funding and up to $10 million per month of additional funding.
Eligibility
To be eligible, customers must own or manage a residential multifamily building with 5+ residential units, have an eligible Con Edison electric account, the building must be occupied year-round, and projects submitted after January 17, 2023 should not have begun installation.
Existing buildings are eligible for incentives for ASHPs, air-to-water heat pumps (AWHPs), heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) and GSHPs. New construction projects are only eligible for GSHP incentives. New construction projects are not eligible for ASHP incentives, including when used to supplement GSHP projects. New construction projects can participate in midstream HPWH program or receive custom incentives when paired with GSHP for space heating. New construction projects pursuing standalone custom hot water with ASHP or AWHP for space heating are not eligible for incentives.
Review the Program Manual in order to verify eligibility.
How the Program Works
The first step is to find and hire a participating contractor that will help identify appropriate equipment and install the heat pump. Program rebates will then be deducted by the installer from the total project cost.
How to Apply
Submit an interest form and a Clean Heat Program expert will guide you through the process to find the best system for your multifamily building and a participating contractor to complete the installation.