How much is the Central Hudson heat pump rebate in Newburgh?
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 Newburgh different
The City of Newburgh is served by Central Hudson, even though much of the rest of Orange County is on Orange & Rockland. If your bill says O&R, your Clean Heat amounts are O&R’s instead (up to $12,000, or $14,000 in a DAC). Parts of Newburgh are mapped as Disadvantaged Communities, which also matters for EmPower+ outreach.
Newburgh’s East End has many large 19th-century brick row houses, often split into apartments. Owner-occupants of 1–4 unit buildings can do every unit, with the apartment amounts applying to each one.
Low-income owners and renters should apply to EmPower+ first, since it can pay for air sealing and insulation at no cost.
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 Newburgh
- Check whether your bill says Central Hudson or O&R.
- Apply to EmPower+ first if your income may qualify.
- Get 2–3 quotes and ask each contractor to show the rebate tier on the quote.
More for Newburgh: Batteries
Common questions
How much is the heat pump rebate in Newburgh?
NYS Clean Heat (run by Central Hudson) pays up to $12,000 (Weatherized Tier, old system removed) for a whole-home heat pump in Newburgh, depending on home size, whether you remove the old system, and DAC status.
Is Newburgh Central Hudson or Orange & Rockland?
The City of Newburgh is Central Hudson. Other parts of Orange County are on Orange & Rockland, which has its own Clean Heat amounts. The name on your electric bill decides which applies.
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.