NYS Clean Heat / Heat Pump Program

Administered by: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in partnership with utilities statewide Status: Active in 2026 Verified: May 22, 2026 against NYS Heat Pump Program, NYSERDA and CleanHeat.NY.Gov Rebate Finder

What it is

NYS Clean Heat is the main state incentive for switching to heat pumps. NYSERDA runs it with utility partners across New York. The program covers air-source heat pumps, geothermal (ground-source) systems, and heat pump water heaters.

The rebate amount depends on your utility territory. Con Edison territory (New York City and Westchester) publishes the highest figures: up to $35,000 for a geothermal system, and up to $10,000 for an air-source heat pump used as your primary heating source. Central Hudson territory has its own published tiers, which are listed on the Central Hudson Residential Rebates page. Long Island customers served by PSEG Long Island should check the PSEG Long Island Rebates page for their specific figures. Other utilities participate through the same statewide program, and you'll get the exact figure for your address from the rebate finder.

One requirement is non-negotiable regardless of which utility serves you: the contractor must be certified through New York State's Clean Heat program. An uncertified installer means no rebate. The rebate finder at cleanheat.ny.gov will also return a list of certified contractors for your area.

The program last updated its page in January 2026, confirming it remains active.

Who qualifies

• New York State homeowners and building owners replacing fossil fuel heating with a heat pump system
• Existing buildings only (not new construction in most utility territories; check your utility's specific rules)
• Equipment must be installed by a NY State certified Clean Heat contractor
• Heat pump must serve as the primary heating source for the home (partial-load systems are generally not eligible)
• Rebate amounts and specific eligibility rules vary by utility territory

What you get

The rebate finder at cleanheat.ny.gov gives you the exact number for your address. Published figures from Con Edison territory show what's possible at the top of the range:

• Geothermal (ground-source) systems: up to $35,000
• Air-source heat pumps (primary heating, single-family): up to $10,000
• Heat pump water heaters: amounts vary by utility territory

Central Hudson publishes the most specific tiers of any utility. See the Central Hudson Residential Rebates page for those figures.

The NYS Clean Heat rebates can also stack with financing options through the program: On-Bill Recovery loans, Smart Energy loans, and Companion loans are all available through NYSERDA to cover what the rebate doesn't. If your household is income-qualified, the EmPower+ program may cover equipment costs beyond what the standard Clean Heat rebate provides. Pairing a new heat pump with weatherization work through the Comfort Home Program is also worth looking at; a well-sealed envelope makes your heat pump work more efficiently.

How to apply

1. Go to cleanheat.ny.gov/find-available-rebates and enter your address. The tool shows your specific rebate amounts and a list of certified contractors in your area.
2. Get at least two quotes from certified Clean Heat contractors. Do not sign with an uncertified contractor.
3. Your contractor submits the rebate application on your behalf after the system is installed and passes inspection. You don't file paperwork directly with NYSERDA.
4. The rebate check goes to you or is applied as a credit, depending on how your contractor structures the agreement.

Important dates

No published program-end date as of May 22, 2026. Funding is allocated annually through NYSERDA and utility rate cases. Rebate amounts can change if program budgets shift. Don't wait on this one; programs like this have closed midyear before.

Source

• NYS Heat Pump Program, NYSERDA (retrieved May 22, 2026; page last modified January 21, 2026 per NYSERDA metadata)
• CleanHeat.NY.Gov Rebate Finder (retrieved May 22, 2026)
• Con Edison Electric Heating and Cooling Rebates (retrieved May 22, 2026; source for $35,000 geothermal and $10,000 ASHP figures)

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 NYSERDA before making any financial decision.

Verified against www.nyserda.ny.gov, cleanheat.ny.gov, www.coned.com on May 22, 2026.