EmPower New York (New York)
Summary
Last modified on April 17, 2013.
Financial Incentive Program
| Place | New York |
|---|---|
| Name | EmPower New York |
| Incentive Type | State Grant Program |
| Applicable Sector | Low-Income Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Eligible Technologies | Building Insulation, Duct/Air sealing, Furnaces, Lighting, Refrigerators, Heath and Safety Measures, Other Cost-Effective Improvements. |
| Active Incentive | Yes |
| Implementing Sector | State/Territory |
| Energy Category | Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs |
| Amount | No cost for qualified customers |
| Funding Source | Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS)/Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) |
| Installation Requirements | Services are delivered by Building Performance Institute accredited contractors and participating Weatherization Agencies. |
| Program Budget | EEPS Electric (2012 - 2015): $73.7 million EEPS Gas (2012 - 2015): $97.9 million |
| Program Administrator | New York State Energy Research and Development Authority |
| Website | http://nyserda.ny.gov/Page-Sections/Residential/Programs/Low-Income-Assistance/EmPower-Overview.aspx |
| Date added to DSIRE | 2006-10-06 |
| Last DSIRE Review | 04/17/2013 |
| Last Substantive Modification to Summary by DSIRE |
04/11/2012 |
| References | DSIRE[1] |
Summary
The primary focus of EmPower New York is to provide cost-effective electric reduction measures, such as replacement of refrigerators and installation of high efficiency lighting. This program also offers cost effective home performance measures such as insulation, air sealing and heating system repair or replacement, as well as health and safety measures. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) currently contracts with Honeywell International to implement the EmPower New York Program.
Funding is limited, and services will be targeted to customers on the basis of energy usage and the potential for energy-saving measures. In order to qualify customers must live in a building with 100 or fewer units, and either participate in a low income utility assistance program; are eligible for regular Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits; or have an income at 60% or less of the median income. The program was formerly limited to customers in certain utility service territories, but has been expanded over time with additional funding sources to offer assistance throughout the state for both electric and gas efficiency measures. There is no cost to the customer for these efficiency improvements.
Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | EmPower New York |
|---|---|
| Department | Honeywell International |
| Address | P.O. Box 2489 |
| Place | Syracuse, New York |
| Zip/Postal Code | 13220 |
| Phone | (800) 263-0960 |
| Website | http://buildingsolutions.honeywell.com/Cultures/en-US/ |
- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]
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