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Central Hudson Residential Rebates

Administered by: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Status: Active in 2026 Verified: May 22, 2026 against Central Hudson Residential Incentives

What it is

Central Hudson serves the Hudson Valley. It has the most specific, most transparent rebate schedule of any utility in this research sweep. The dollar amounts are published on their website, broken down by equipment type and home size. You don't have to call anyone to get a ballpark.

The heat pump rebates are part of the NYS Clean Heat program, so the certified-contractor requirement applies here too. The rebate check comes from Central Hudson; NYSERDA administers the overall program framework. Checks typically arrive within 5 to 7 weeks of the rebate application being processed.

One piece of good news specific to Central Hudson: their ground-source heat pump rebate stacks with a separate 25% New York State tax credit on geothermal systems, up to $10,000. A homeowner installing a full-load ground-source retrofit could receive $18,000 from Central Hudson plus up to $10,000 in state tax credit savings, depending on the system cost. Before installing, it's worth looking at weatherization work through the Comfort Home Program; a tighter building envelope improves heat pump performance.

Who qualifies

  • Central Hudson electric service customers in the Hudson Valley region
  • Heat pump installations must use a NY State certified Clean Heat contractor
  • Heat pump rebates apply to systems replacing existing full-load heating. Homes where the heat pump serves only partial heating are ineligible for the main tiers.
  • Heat pump water heaters: no contractor certification requirement. Homeowners can self-install.
  • Air-source heat pump tiers depend on home size (above or below 1,000 sq ft) and whether an existing oil tank or fossil fuel heating source is removed

What you get

Ground-source (geothermal) heat pumps:

  • Full-load heating retrofit, homes over 1,000 sq ft: $18,000
  • New construction: $8,000
  • Additional: 25% NY State tax credit on geothermal systems (up to $10,000)

Air-source heat pumps, single-family homes over 1,000 sq ft:

  • With oil tank or fossil fuel heating removed: $8,000
  • Without removing oil or fossil fuel source: $5,000
  • Upgrade from partial-load to full-load system: $3,000

Air-source heat pumps, apartments or single-family homes under 1,000 sq ft:

  • With oil tank or fossil fuel heating removed: $5,000
  • Without removing oil or fossil fuel source: $3,000
  • Partial-to-full-load upgrade: $1,000

Heat pump water heaters:

  • ENERGY STAR certified units: $1,250
  • Available as an instant rebate at Lowe's via CentralHudsonRebates.com, or as a mail-in rebate with a 5 to 7 week processing time

All of the above figures are sourced directly from Central Hudson's program pages, verified May 22, 2026. These are the most granular published rebate amounts found across any utility reviewed in this research.

How to apply

  1. Heat pumps: Use the rebate finder at cleanheat.ny.gov/find-available-rebates to see your rebate tier and get certified contractor referrals. Your contractor submits the rebate application. Expect your rebate check within 5 to 7 weeks.
  2. Heat pump water heaters: Purchase an ENERGY STAR certified unit and apply via CentralHudsonRebates.com for a mail-in rebate, or purchase through the Lowe's instant rebate program.
  3. NY State geothermal tax credit: Claim the 25% state credit (up to $10,000) on your New York State income tax return for the year the system is placed in service.

Important dates

No expiration dates are published for any Central Hudson rebate as of May 22, 2026.

Source

NYSERB.com is an independent research site. It is not affiliated with NYSERDA, the State of New York, or any utility. Verify all program details and incentive amounts directly with Central Hudson before making any financial decision.

Verified against www.cenhud.com, www.cenhud.com, www.cenhud.com on May 22, 2026.

More Utility Rebates to check

  • Con Edison Residential RebatesCon Edison offers up to $35,000 for geothermal, $10,000 for air-source heat pumps, $4,000 for weatherization, and $85 for smart thermostats in NYC and Westchester.
  • PSEG Long Island RebatesPSEG Long Island offers up to $1,200 for heat pump water heaters and $100-$130 for smart thermostats on Long Island. Free home energy assessments available.

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