Central Hudson doesn't offer its own appliance rebate, but NYSERDA's statewide Appliance Upgrade Program pays income-eligible households toward an ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump clothes dryer and any electrical work the install needs, through participating retailers and contractors.
Newburgh has one of the Hudson Valley's largest concentrations of pre-1940 housing, and older electrical service is common enough here that budgeting for a panel check alongside a new appliance is a realistic expectation rather than an edge case.
The heat pump clothes dryer is the appliance NYSERDA's program is actually designed around, and it uses roughly half the electricity a standard resistance dryer draws over a year of use. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot →
Induction cooktops and ranges aren't part of NYSERDA's program, but they still make a real difference in the kitchen: faster boiling, a cooktop that cools quickly, and cookware that has to be magnetic to work at all. Browse induction cooktops → or induction ranges →
How to claim it
- Check your household income against NYSERDA's current Appliance Upgrade Program eligibility limits
- Buy an eligible ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump dryer through a participating retailer
- Use a participating contractor for any electrical panel/wiring upgrade the install needs, since that's what NYSERDA's rebate can also cover
Appliance installers in Newburgh
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Common questions
Does Central Hudson offer an appliance rebate in Newburgh?
Not directly. Central Hudson doesn't currently run its own dedicated appliance rebate program. The relevant money is NYSERDA's statewide Appliance Upgrade Program, which pays income-eligible households toward a heat pump clothes dryer and related electrical upgrades.
Should Newburgh homeowners expect a panel upgrade too?
It's common enough to plan for, given how much of Newburgh's housing predates modern electrical standards — NYSERDA's rebate covering panel/wiring work alongside the dryer itself is genuinely useful here.
Your utility: Central Hudson
Central Hudson is the electric utility for Newburgh. It doesn't run its own appliance rebate, but it's still who to contact about panel capacity if an induction range or heat pump dryer install needs electrical work. Check NYSERDA's Appliance Upgrade Program → for the current source of truth.