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Rochester note: the City of Rochester is served by RG&E, not National Grid. RG&E’s Clean Heat amounts are a little different (up to $10,000 for a whole-home switch). See our Rochester page.
National Grid heat pump rebate amounts (2026)
| What you install | Standard | In a Disadvantaged Community |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-home cold-climate air-source heat pump | $6,000 | $8,000 |
| Whole-home air-source + removing the old system | $10,000 | $12,000 |
| Partial load (heat pump covers part of the home) | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Ground-source (geothermal) retrofit | $20,000 | $25,000 |
| Heat pump water heater | $1,250 | $1,250 |
Apartments and homes under 1,000 sq ft get about half these amounts. Your participating contractor applies for you.
What does not stack
Clean Heat is the National Grid 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 help
EmPower+ (NYSERDA) is for lower-income owners and renters of 1–4 family homes. Low-income households can get upgrades at no cost, up to $12,000 upstate or $14,000 downstate. Moderate-income households get 50% of the cost covered, up to $6,000 upstate or $7,000 downstate. Heat pumps can add more on top. Income limits depend on your county and household size.
Comfort Home (NYSERDA) pays $2,500 or $3,000 toward an air-sealing and insulation package, plus $2,000 more if you add windows. It works through Comfort Home contractors in participating counties, so check that yours is covered.
Common questions
How much is the National Grid heat pump rebate?
NYS Clean Heat (run by National Grid) pays up to $10,000 ($12,000 in a Disadvantaged Community) for a whole-home heat pump. Partial systems and apartments get less.
Can I add NYS Clean Heat on top of my utility rebate?
No. NYS Clean Heat is the rebate National Grid pays, so there is only one heat pump rebate from your utility. Income-eligible households may get more through EmPower+.
Is the federal tax credit still available for heat pumps?
No. The federal 25C home-improvement credit and 25D clean-energy credit ended for anything installed after December 31, 2025.
Who qualifies for EmPower+?
Lower-income owners and renters of 1-4 family homes. Low-income households can get free upgrades up to $12,000 upstate or $14,000 downstate; moderate-income households get 50% covered up to $6,000 upstate or $7,000 downstate.
Sources, checked September 26, 2026: NYS Clean Heat Program Manual v2 (Mar 5, 2026), Table 8, NYSERDA EmPower+, NYSERDA Comfort Home, NYS Disadvantaged Communities map, IRS: 25C credit.