The New York State Clean Heat Program and ConEdison offer substantial financial incentives for homeowners and landlords converting from fossil-fuel heating (oil/gas) to high-efficiency cold-climate heat pumps. Understanding eligible equipment tiers maximizes your total rebate value.
How the NYS Clean Heat & ConEd Rebate Works
ConEdison provides direct point-of-sale discounts and upfront equipment rebates on cold-climate air-source heat pumps (ccASHP). The rebate amount is calculated based on heating capacity ($/10,000 BTU) and requires installation by a participating licensed contractor.
For brownstones, multi-family homes, and single-family houses in Queens and Brooklyn, these incentives can reduce the net installation cost of a whole-home mini-split system by several thousand dollars.
| Property Type | System Scope | Primary Incentive Type | Estimated Rebate Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 Family Residential | Whole-Home Heat Pump Conversion | Clean Heat Category 2 / 2S | $4,000 – $10,000+ |
| Partial Home / Supplemental | Single/Dual Zone Mini-Split Add-on | Clean Heat Category 1 | $500 – $1,500 per unit |
| Multi-Family Residential (5+) | Full Central VRF / Central Heat Pump | Custom Commercial Clean Heat | Custom per kW / BTU Capacity |
Steps to Qualify for Maximum ConEd Rebates
To ensure your heat pump project qualifies for full utility incentives, follow these requirements:
- Choose NEEP-Listed Cold Climate Equipment: Rebates require equipment certified by NEEP (Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships) to maintain heating efficiency below 5°F.
- Whole-Home Decommissioning / Control Lockout: Maximum rebate tiers require permanently decommissioning old oil/gas boilers or installing an approved integrated dual-fuel controller.
- Contractor Filing: The installation must be performed and submitted by a licensed participating contractor with ConEd and NYSERDA.
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Federal Tax Credits (Inflation Reduction Act / 25C)
In addition to ConEdison Clean Heat incentives, federal tax credits under Section 25C provide an additional 30% tax credit up to $2,000 on qualified heat pump installations. Combining ConEd rebates with federal credits substantially lowers initial capital expenditure.
Most ConEd Clean Heat incentives are applied as an instant upfront discount on your contractor invoice, reducing your out-of-pocket project cost immediately.
For whole-home Category 2 incentives, you must either remove the boiler or install an approved integrated control that locks out fossil fuel combustion during normal heat pump operation.
Yes. Climatech is a licensed NYC contractor meeting all NYS Clean Heat program standards for residential and multi-family heat pump installations.