NYSERDA / New York State utility companies
NYS Clean Heat, Heat Pump Rebate Program is available to homeowners and renters in Rochester, NY.
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.
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Rochester, NY, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Rochester, NY can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Rochester early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorThis benefit is usually applied as an instant discount, so there is no out-of-pocket wait.
Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. 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
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programUp to $10,000 (air-source) or $18,000 (ground-source) depending on utility territory.
NYS Clean Heat, Heat Pump Rebate Program is open to homeowners and renters in Rochester, NY. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with NYSERDA / New York State utility companies using the official program link on this page or call 1-844-212-7823. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Rolling; as of January 1, 2026 residential rebates available for 1-4 unit homes only.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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