EmPower+
EmPower+ (NYSERDA)
In short
Free energy upgrades (insulation, appliances, heat pumps) for low-income; discounted for moderate income. Owners and renters (1-4 unit) with income <=60% SMI (free) or 60-80% AMI (discounted).
- What you get
- Free energy upgrades (insulation, appliances, heat pumps) for low-income; discounted for moderate income.
- Who qualifies
- Owners and renters (1-4 unit) with income <=60% SMI (free) or 60-80% AMI (discounted).
- Income limit (2026)
- <=60% SMI free; 80% AMI discounted (unverified 2026 figures).
- Papers to gather
- Income proof or HEAP/SNAP letter, utility bill.
- Renewal
- N/A
- 2026 update
- ACTIVE (unverified 2026 changes).
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