How much you get
Being honest about this one: National Grid's upstate NY territory doesn't have its own fridge, washer, or dryer purchase rebate the way some downstate or Long Island utilities do. What's real and available is the statewide NYSERDA program below.
NYSERDA heat pump dryer
Statewide Appliance Upgrade Program; National Grid does not run its own separate appliance purchase rebate in upstate NY.
This is an income-qualified voucher program, not an automatic point-of-sale discount — you apply through NYSERDA first and get a barcode to redeem at a participating retailer.
Source: National Grid upstate NY energy-saving programs and NYSERDA Appliance Upgrade Program
Buying the right appliance in Albany
Albany's housing stock skews old — a lot of the rowhouses in neighborhoods like Pine Hills and Center Square date to the early 1900s, with laundry hookups added later wherever they'd physically fit, often without a clean path to an exterior wall. That's exactly the situation a heat pump dryer solves, since it doesn't need outside venting at all. The tradeoff is a slower cycle, generally 20 to 40 minutes longer than a standard vented model. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot →
If a kitchen renovation is on the table, an induction cooktop is worth it for the speed alone — it boils water faster than a standard electric coil and the surface stays cooler, which matters in Albany's often-compact rowhouse kitchens. You'll need magnetic cookware; check your current pots before buying. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
Don't let the lack of a National Grid rebate push you toward assuming there's nothing here — the NYSERDA program is real money if your household qualifies, and it's worth checking even if you assume you won't.
How to claim it
- Check your household income against NYSERDA's 150% area median income threshold for the Appliance Upgrade Program
- If eligible, apply through NYSERDA before shopping to get your voucher barcode
- Redeem the voucher for a qualifying heat pump dryer at a participating retailer; for other appliances, buy directly and rely on any retailer-run ENERGY STAR promotion instead
Appliance installers and retailers in Albany
Browse our directory of real, currently-reviewed contractors and retailers serving Albany — filtered to this area, not a generic national list.
Common questions
Does National Grid offer an appliance rebate in Albany?
No, National Grid's upstate NY territory doesn't run its own fridge, washer, or dryer purchase rebate. The real option here is the statewide NYSERDA Appliance Upgrade Program for the heat pump dryer specifically.
Who qualifies for the NYSERDA heat pump dryer rebate in Albany?
Households at or below 150% of the area median income can apply for up to $840 toward the appliance and installation, plus more for any required electrical work.
Is there any other appliance discount available in Albany?
Check individual retailer ENERGY STAR promotions, which run independently of both National Grid and NYSERDA and change throughout the year.
Other rebates in Albany
Heat Pump Insulation & Air Sealing Battery Storage EV Charger Windows & Doors Smart Thermostats Water Heater Solar HRV & Ventilation
Albany's rowhouse-heavy older housing stock
A large share of Albany’s residential buildings predate 1930, concentrated in dense rowhouse neighborhoods where retrofitting any appliance means working within whatever space and wiring already exists. That’s a real constraint worth planning around before you shop, separate from which rebate program you end up using.
Your utility: National Grid
National Grid bills electricity and gas across Albany, but it isn’t the source of the appliance rebate on this page — that comes from NYSERDA statewide. Check National Grid’s upstate NY energy-saving programs →, the , and NYSERDA’s Appliance Upgrade Program → before buying.
Next steps
View all Albany rebate programs → or get quotes from local installers →. Contact us → if something here looks out of date.