New York insulation & spray foam rebates (2026)
Last checked October 16, 2026.
Federal tax credit (25C): ended
Insulation installed in New York after December 31, 2025 does not qualify for the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. IRS.
New York Home Energy Rebate program
Open (some programs) EmPower+
Electrification/appliance rebates (HEAR): "Home Electrification Appliance Rebate (HEAR) has additional incentives that income-eligible New Yorkers can receive through EmPower+ to make their homes more comfortable and energy efficient. This funding is in addition to the incentive amounts listed above."
Max rebate (per official page): Low-income, single-family households are eligible for no-cost energy efficiency improvements capped at $12,000 per project for upstate customers and $14,000 per project for downstate customers.
Official source: NYSERDA. Status text compiled via referencesource.org, last checked by them August 25, 2026.
Utility rebates in our New York service areas
NYSERDA Comfort Home / EmPower+
State-run insulation and air-sealing incentives (Comfort Home) and free or discounted upgrades for income-eligible households (EmPower+). Eligibility varies by income and utility.
Read on the program's own page October 16, 2026. Programs change; confirm before you sign.