New York - Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program
Administered by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
New York's HEAR program provides rebates for purchasing qualifying electrification equipment and appliances such as heat pumps, water heaters, and insulation; residents earning below 80% of Area Median Income receive the full rebate amount, while those earning between 80–150% AMI receive a partial rebate. The program launched in May 2024 through the state's EmPower+ program, with additional rebates for multifamily buildings and high-efficiency appliances becoming available later in 2024.
The HEAR program creates customer demand for home electrification work by offering income-qualified rebates that reduce homeowner out-of-pocket costs for equipment installation and energy efficiency upgrades. Contractors should monitor program guidelines through NYSERDA and the EmPower+ program framework for eligible equipment, customer income verification requirements, and any contractor enrollment or documentation standards as the program expands phases.
HEAR is a federally-funded IRA rebate program administered by New York through the existing EmPower+ infrastructure, targeting low- and moderate-income households (below 150% AMI) for electrification and appliance upgrades. The program phases in over 2024, with Phase 1 focused on income-eligible individuals and subsequent phases adding multifamily and premium appliance rebates; program mechanics, funding levels, and detailed eligibility thresholds are customized by New York to align with state priorities and are detailed on NYSERDA's program website.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22710
- Last updated
- 10/9/2024
Eligibility
- Sectors
- residential multifamily residential low income residential
- Technologies
- water heaters heat pumps duct/air sealing other ee insulation
Incentive amount
$317,437,733
Program summary
Note: The Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) created the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program. The IRA established the main parameters for this program, but allowed the states to customize the program to meet their state-specific needs. The program is designed to award rebates for purchase of qualifying home electrification equipment and appliances. Residents earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) can receive the full rebate amount, and residents earning between 80% and 150% AMI can receive a partial rebate. See summary below and program website for complete details.
In May 2024, New York became the first state in the nation to launch their Home Energy Rebate program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The first phase of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program is available for income-eligible New Yorkers and will be run through the state’s existing EmPower+ program. Additional IRA rebates, includes offers for multifamily buildings and certain high-efficiency appliances, will become available later in 2024.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- info.residential@nyserda.ny.gov
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
