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EmPower+ Low/Moderate-Income Efficiency Program

EmPower+ Low/Moderate-Income Efficiency

Supports New York households with no-cost energy upgrades and major retrofit assistance.

OpenNew York State Energy Research and Development AuthorityUnited StatesEligible in New York
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About

EmPower+ is a NYSERDA program co-funded through the Clean Energy Fund and federal Inflation Reduction Act Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) that delivers no-cost energy upgrades and funded major improvements to income-eligible households across New York State. The program covers one- to four-family buildings and is open to both owners and renters. Eligible improvements include air …

What this grant funds

No-cost home energy assessments and direct-install improvements plus up to $14,000 in upgrade funding for income-eligible owners and renters of one- to four-family homes in New York State.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nyserda.ny.gov