How much is the Central Hudson heat pump rebate in Kingston?
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 Kingston different
Kingston is the Ulster County seat and is served by Central Hudson. Outside the gas lines, a lot of homes heat with oil or propane — replacing that system entirely is what earns Central Hudson’s larger $7,000 tier ($12,000 in the Weatherized Tier).
Kingston has one of the oldest housing stocks in the state, including stone houses in the Stockade District. Thick masonry walls hold heat well but make running lines for ductless units harder, so expect a longer install.
Historic-district rules may affect where equipment goes on street-facing walls, so check with the city before you sign.
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 Kingston
- If you are in a historic district, check the rules for outdoor units.
- Get quotes that remove your oil or propane system for the higher tier.
- 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 Kingston?
NYS Clean Heat (run by Central Hudson) pays up to $12,000 (Weatherized Tier, old system removed) for a whole-home heat pump in Kingston, depending on home size, whether you remove the old system, and DAC status.
Can I put a heat pump on a historic Kingston house?
Yes. The rebate is the same; the install may need to keep outdoor units out of sight from the street. Check the city's historic district rules before you sign.
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.