How much you get
National Grid doesn't run its own fridge, washer, or dryer purchase rebate in this territory. The only real appliance program here is the statewide NYSERDA heat pump dryer rebate, which applies regardless of which utility bills you.
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, not an automatic discount — apply through NYSERDA before you shop, whether RG&E or National Grid is your actual electric provider.
Source: National Grid upstate NY energy-saving programs and NYSERDA Appliance Upgrade Program
Buying the right appliance in Rochester
Rochester's neighborhoods range from dense early-1900s housing near downtown to postwar ranch homes further out, and a lot of the older stock has laundry in a basement without a clear exterior-wall path for a dryer vent. A heat pump dryer removes that constraint since it never needs to exhaust outside, in exchange for a cycle that typically runs 20 to 40 minutes longer than a standard model. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot →
If you're renovating a kitchen, an induction range is a genuine upgrade for anyone cooking regularly through a Rochester winter — faster to boil, and the surface doesn't stay hot after you're done. You'll need magnetic cookware, so check what you already own. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
Whichever utility actually serves your address, the appliance programs on this page don't change — they're either statewide (NYSERDA) or simply don't exist locally (there's no National Grid or RG&E-specific fridge/washer/dryer rebate to speak of).
How to claim it
- Confirm which utility actually bills your address — RG&E for most of the city itself, National Grid for the outer suburbs — though it doesn't change your appliance rebate eligibility
- Check your household income against NYSERDA's 150% area median income threshold
- If eligible, apply through NYSERDA before shopping and redeem your voucher for a qualifying heat pump dryer at a participating retailer
Appliance installers and retailers in Rochester
Browse our directory of real, currently-reviewed contractors and retailers serving Rochester — filtered to this area, not a generic national list.
Common questions
Does National Grid serve the City of Rochester itself?
Mostly no — National Grid covers Rochester's outer suburbs, while RG&E (Rochester Gas and Electric) serves the city itself. Check your bill if you're not sure which utility actually bills your address.
Does it matter which utility serves me for the appliance rebate?
No. The heat pump dryer rebate comes from NYSERDA statewide and applies the same way whether RG&E or National Grid bills your electricity.
Is there a dedicated RG&E appliance rebate?
No dedicated fridge, washer, or dryer purchase rebate was found for RG&E either — the NYSERDA program is the real option for Rochester-area homeowners regardless of utility.
Other rebates in Rochester
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A utility-territory note worth reading before you assume anything
National Grid serves Rochester’s outer suburbs, but the City of Rochester itself is served by RG&E (Rochester Gas and Electric), not National Grid — if your address is within city limits, RG&E is who bills your electricity and who to contact about service capacity, not National Grid. Neither utility runs its own dedicated appliance purchase rebate, so this distinction mostly matters for billing and service questions rather than for what you qualify for here. Worth confirming which utility actually serves your specific address before assuming this page’s utility contact applies to you.
Your utility: National Grid
National Grid bills Rochester’s outer suburbs; RG&E bills the city proper. Neither runs a dedicated appliance purchase rebate, so the statewide NYSERDA program is what’s actually available here. Check National Grid’s upstate NY programs →, RG&E’s programs and rebates page →, and NYSERDA’s Appliance Upgrade Program → before you buy.
Next steps
View all Rochester rebate programs → or get quotes from local installers →. Contact us → if something here looks out of date.