NYS Clean Heat, Heat Pump Rebate Program
NYSERDA / New York State utility companies
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs NYS Clean Heat, Heat Pump Rebate Program in its Buffalo, NY research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
NYS Clean Heat provides rebates for the installation of cold-climate air-source heat pumps and ground-source heat pump systems, administered through NYSERDA and participating utility companies. Rebates range from $100 to $2,400 per unit for standard systems, with utility-specific programs offering up to $10,000 for air-source and $18,000 for ground-source systems. Heat pump water heaters qualify for up to $1,250 in instant rebates.
Rebate amounts vary by utility territory (National Grid, NYSEG/RG&E, Con Edison, PSEG LI). Cold-climate ASHP rebates up to $2,000/unit from NYSERDA; utility top-ups can reach $10,000 total. HPWH: up to $1,250 instant rebate at Lowe's/Home Depot.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Buffalo, NY, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- HOCN CDBG Housing Repair Program Conditional grants & no-interest loans
- BURA Target Streets Rehab Program Full or partial conditional grants + 0% loans
- HOCN West Side Home Repair Program Conditional grants, limited funding
- HOCN Emergency Home Repair Emergency grants, amounts vary
Key Details
- Rebates up to $10,000 for air-source heat pumps and $18,000 for ground-source systems
- Heat pump water heater instant rebates up to $1,250 at Lowe's and Home Depot
- No income limit; income-eligible households can stack with EmPower+ for no-cost installs
- As of Jan 1, 2026 residential rebates limited to 1-4 unit buildings
- Apply at cleanheat.ny.gov or through your local utility's Clean Heat program
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling; as of January 1, 2026 residential rebates available for 1-4 unit homes only
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for NYS Clean Heat, Heat Pump Rebate Program in Buffalo, NY?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $10,000 (air-source) or $18,000 (ground-source) depending on utility territory. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for NYS Clean Heat, Heat Pump Rebate Program in Buffalo?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for NYS Clean Heat, Heat Pump Rebate Program in Buffalo, NY?
Confirm the application route directly with NYSERDA / New York State utility companies; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 1-844-212-7823. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Rolling; as of January 1, 2026 residential rebates available for 1-4 unit homes only.
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More ways to save on this project
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