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About The Program

EmPower+ helps low- and moderate-income households save energy and money toward energy improvements made to their property.

Through EmPower+:
  • Households 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.
  • Households can receive financial discounts on the cost of energy efficiency improvements.

The program is open to income-eligible owners and renters of 1-4 family households.
Do You Qualify?
See if you are income qualified for Empower+  CLICK HERE

To Enroll in Empower+  CLICK HERE

If you do not qualify for Empower+, CLICK HERE for other programs eligible to families of any income.
Available Incentives
 
  • Low-income, single-family households are eligible for energy efficiency improvements. Current funding limit is $12,000 per project plus potential additional Federal IRA funding.
     
  • Moderate-income single-family households are eligible for a matching funds grant.  The grant is capped at $6,000 per project. ($12,000 work scope - homeowner pays 1/2 or $6,000)
  • For renters, you will need to have landlord/building owner permission to take advantage of core energy efficiency improvements through EmPower+
  • Learn more about benefits for renters and two- to four-unit residential homes.

  • Eligible households can receive incentives toward the following prioritized core energy efficiency improvements including:
    - Attic, wall, and rim joist insulation
    - Air-sealing to reduce drafts
    - Health & safety items
    - Mobile-home underbelly insulation

  • For homes that have had air sealing and insulation completed, contractors can make recommendations to upgrade other equipment including:
    -     Cold climate Full Load Air Source Heat Pump for those who heat with Fuel Oil, Propane or Electric
    - Heat pump hot water tank
  • Empower+ enrollment does not guarantee that all measures will be paid for in full.


Additional Resources


Customers can apply for low-interest financing through NYSERDA’s Residential Financing offers. Additional information on financing options can be found here: CLICK HERE
 

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