How much is the Central Hudson heat pump rebate in Poughkeepsie?
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 Poughkeepsie different
Central Hudson supplies electricity and gas in Poughkeepsie and across the mid-Hudson Valley. Many homes here heat with oil or propane, and replacing those with a whole-home heat pump is what unlocks Central Hudson’s larger $7,000 tier ($12,000 in the Weatherized Tier).
Poughkeepsie mixes older city homes near downtown and the waterfront with post-war suburbs in the Town of Poughkeepsie. City homes often have radiators and no ducts; suburban homes more often have ducts that can be reused.
Oil and propane are still common in the area, and those homes see the biggest bill drop after switching. Removing the old system is what moves you from Central Hudson’s $4,000 tier to the $7,000 tier ($8,000 to $12,000 in the Weatherized Tier).
Central Hudson supplies both gas and electricity here, so gas homes can switch too, though savings versus gas are usually smaller than versus oil.
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 Poughkeepsie
- If you heat with oil or propane, ask for a quote that removes the old system — it earns the higher tier.
- Ask whether your ducts can be reused before you choose ductless.
- 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 Poughkeepsie?
NYS Clean Heat (run by Central Hudson) pays up to $12,000 (Weatherized Tier, old system removed) for a whole-home heat pump in Poughkeepsie, depending on home size, whether you remove the old system, and DAC status.
How do I get the $7,000 Central Hudson rebate instead of $4,000?
The $7,000 tier is for a whole-home heat pump where the old fossil heating system is removed (decommissioned). If you keep the old system as backup, the amount is lower. The Weatherized Tier raises $4,000 to $8,000 and $7,000 to $12,000.
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.