How much is the Central Hudson heat pump rebate in Beacon?
Amounts for a single-family home. You get one line from this table, not several.
| What you install | Standard | In a Disadvantaged Community |
|---|---|---|
| Category 2 air-source, no decommissioning | $4,000 | — |
| Category 2 air-source, Weatherized Tier | $8,000 | — |
| Category 2b, old system removed | $7,000 | — |
| Category 2b, Weatherized Tier | $12,000 | — |
| Partial to full load | $3,000 | — |
| Ground-source retrofit (Weatherized Tier $20,000) | $15,000 | — |
| Heat pump water heater | $1,250 | — |
These are single-family amounts. Apartments and homes under 1,000 sq ft get about half ($2,000 / $3,500 / $1,000, or $4,000 / $6,000 in the Weatherized Tier). Central Hudson’s table does not list a separate DAC column, and its cap is 85% of cost.
Heat pump: NYS Clean Heat (run by Central Hudson)
Best case for a whole-home system; most homes get less, as the table shows.
What makes Beacon different
Beacon is a Dutchess County city on the Hudson, served by Central Hudson for electricity and gas. Many homes are 19th- and early-20th-century houses with little wall insulation, so air sealing and attic insulation before a heat pump usually lets you buy a smaller, cheaper system.
Beacon’s older homes near Main Street are often narrow lots with little room for outdoor equipment, so ask about wall brackets or roof mounts early.
Many homes here were built long before insulation codes, so a Comfort Home seal-and-insulate package is often the best first step before sizing a heat pump.
What does not stack
Clean Heat is the Central Hudson rebate, so never add the two together. Clean Heat is capped at 70% of cost (85% in a DAC). There is no separate federal HEAR cheque — New York delivers it through EmPower+. The federal 25C/25D tax credits ended December 31, 2025.
Income-qualified? EmPower+ can cover far more than the utility rebate. Check the state DAC map too — it can raise your amount.
What to do next in Beacon
- Ask where the outdoor unit can go on a narrow lot before you choose a system.
- Consider a Comfort Home insulation package first.
- Get 2–3 quotes and ask each contractor to show the rebate tier on the quote.
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Common questions
How much is the heat pump rebate in Beacon?
NYS Clean Heat (run by Central Hudson) pays up to $12,000 (Weatherized Tier, old system removed) for a whole-home heat pump in Beacon, depending on home size, whether you remove the old system, and DAC status.
Is Beacon served by Central Hudson?
Yes. Beacon is in Central Hudson's territory, so the Central Hudson NYS Clean Heat amounts apply: $5,000 for a whole-home heat pump, or $8,000 if the old fossil system is removed.
Is the federal tax credit still available for heat pumps?
No. The federal 25C and 25D credits ended for anything installed after December 31, 2025.
Sources, checked October 3, 2026: NYS Clean Heat Program Manual v3, NYSERDA EmPower+, NYSERDA Comfort Home, NYS Disadvantaged Communities map, IRS: 25C credit.