Energy Rebates and Tax Credits in New York, NY

Our simple list of all the government energy rebates, energy tax credits and financing options, including ENERGY STAR rebates for appliances in New York, NY can help you make your home energy efficient without having to pay full price.

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23 Rebates and Tax Credits in New York, NY Change Location

Residential Energy Efficiency Incentives Program

ConEd (Electric)
Rebates up to $1825 for upgrades to insulation, and heating, cooling systems installed prior to Dec 31, 2009.

Residential Energy Efficiency Incentives Program

ConEd (Natural Gas)
Rebates up to $2025 for insulation, heating and cooling system upgrades performed before Dec. 31, 2010.

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Long Island Power Authority
Rebates for air conditioning, air-source/geothermal heat pumps, and furnaces from $250-$1,000 depending on the SEER/EER ratings.

Refundable Clean Heating Fuel Tax Credit

Long Island Power Authority
Rebates for solar panel systems for 60% of the system cost, up to $56,000.

Solar Rebate Program

Long Island Power Authority
Rebates for solar energy systems at 50% of the cost, at $2/watt DC up to $20,000

Residential Solar Sales Tax Exemption

New York
Sales tax exemption for solar energy systems that provide heating, cooling, hot water and electricity.

Energy Conservation Improvements Property Tax Exemption

New York
Property tax exemption for efficient air conditioners, electric, natural gas, propane or oil water heaters, biomass fueled stoves, and solar and wind energy.

Refundable Clean Heating Fuel Tax Credit

New York
Income tax credit for biodiesel purchases used for residential space heaters and water heaters, at $0.01/gallon..

Solar and Fuel Cell Tax Credit

New York
Tax credit on solar power and fuel cells, at up to 25% of the cost of equipment and installation.

NYSERDA - On-Site Small Wind Incentive Program

New York
Incentives for new and grid-connected wind power systems, ranging from 800W-250kW.

Local Option - Solar, Wind & Biomass Energy Systems Exemption

New York
Property tax exemption for solar and wind energy systems.

NYSERDA - EmPower New York

New York
Incentives for refrigerators, lighting, duct/air sealing and building insulation.

NYSERDA - Fuel Cell Rebate and Performance Incentive

New York
Incentives for installation of fuel cells. Total value is capped at $50,000 for systems smaller than 25kW and $1 million for larger systems.

NYSERDA - Energy Star Financing Program

New York
Loans up to $20,000 for clothes/dish washers refrigerators, fans, water heaters, lighting, furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, insulation, solar energy and others.

NYSERDA - Assisted Home Performance Grants

New York
Grants for washers, refrigerators, water heaters, furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, insulation, and others at 50% of cost up to $5,000 for low-income homes.

NYSERDA - Residential Loan Fund

New York
Loans up to $30,000 for financing renovation or construction projects that improve energy efficiency or incorporate renewable energy systems.

New York - Residential Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

New York
Rebates up to $555 for efficient refrigerators, freezers and clothes washers purchased on or after February 12, 2010.

NYSERDA - Home Performance with Energy Star Homeowner Financing Incentive

New York
Rebates up to $3000 for home efficiency upgrades like HVAC systems, insulation, air sealing, appliances and lighting.

Property Tax Abatement for Photovoltaic (PV) Equipment Expenditures

New York City
Property tax abatement for solar panel systems up to $62,500 per year.

Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Personal)

US Government
Rebates and incentives from utilities for efficiency are not taxable.

Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

US Government
Federal tax credit of 30% of cost for solar panels, wind energy, solar water heaters, geothermal heat pumps and fuel cells.

Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit

US Government
Federal tax credit of 30% of cost for energy efficiency upgrades like heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioners, insulation, water heaters, windows, doors and roofs.

Energy Efficient Mortgages

US Government
Loans from FHA, VA and other lenders for energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy upgrades like solar panels and passive solar space heaters.