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EmPower New York^SM

What this Program Offers

The focus of EmPower New York^SM is on cost-effective electric reduction measures, particularly lighting and refrigerator replacements, as well as other cost-effective home performance strategies such as insulation, and health and safety measures. On-site energy use education provides customers with additional strategies for managing their energy costs.

Who is Eligible?

Electric distribution customers of a participating utility (see New York Energy $mart^SM, below) that live in a building with 100 units or less, and either participate in a utility payment assistance program or have a household income below 60% of state median income are eligible (i.e., HEAP eligible).

What is the Cost

There is no cost to the customer. In rental situations, certain measures that directly benefit the eligible tenant are eligible without a landlord contribution. Additional measures generally require a 25% landlord contribution.

Who Provides the Services

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) contracted with Honeywell International to implement the EmPower New York ^SM Program. The energy efficiency services are delivered by private Contractors and participating Weatherization Agencies, all of whom are Building Performance Institute Accredited.

How to Apply

Referrals will be accepted from participating utilities, local Offices for the Aging and Weatherization Agencies.

Energy efficiency services are prioritized based on the potential for cost-effective energy usage reduction.

Energy Efficiency and Financial Management Workshops

Free energy efficiency and financial management workshops are held throughout the service territories of the participating utilities (below). Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County is responsible for developing and delivering the workshops. Go to www.ccetompkins.org/EmPowerNY for a schedule of workshops.

New York Energy $mart ^SM

All New York Energy $mart^SM programs are funded by a System Benefits Charge (SBC) paid by electric distribution customers of Central Hudson, Con Edison, NYSEG, National Grid, Orange and Rockland, and Rochester Gas and Electric. NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation established by law in 1975, administers SBC funds and programs under an agreement with the Public Service Commission.

New York Energy $mart^SM Programs are designed to lower electricity costs by encouraging energy efficiency as the State's electric utilities move to competition. The programs are available to electric distribution customers (residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial) who pay into the SBC.

Expanded Gas Efficiency Program for National Grid customers
Expanded Gas Efficiency Program for Con Edison customers