How much is the heat pump rebates in Albany?
Amounts for a single-family home. You get one line from this table, not several.
| 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 makes Albany different
National Grid supplies electricity and gas in Albany. Many homes are older row houses and two-family homes, so the apartment amounts can apply to each unit of a two-family building.
Albany’s classic brick row houses share walls, which helps them hold heat, but their tall ceilings and old windows lose it. Ductless heads are the common choice because most row houses heat with radiators and have no ducts.
In a two-family house, each unit can count as an apartment for the rebate. Ask your contractor whether they are pricing your home as one single-family system or two apartments.
Historic districts may have rules about where equipment can go on the street side, so plan for the outdoor unit in the back or on the roof.
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? 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 Albany
- If you are in a historic district, ask the city about rules for outdoor units.
- Ask whether your two-family is being priced as one home or two apartments.
- 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 Albany?
NYS Clean Heat (run by National Grid) pays up to $10,000 ($12,000 in a Disadvantaged Community) for a whole-home heat pump in Albany, depending on home size, whether you remove the old system, and DAC status.
Do Albany historic district rules affect a heat pump?
They can affect where the outdoor unit goes, especially on a street-facing wall. They do not change the rebate. Check with the city before you sign so the install plan does not have to change.
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 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.