Latest News - EnergySmart CNY

September 10, 2025

How to take advantage of incentives in 2025 before they disappear

The changing federal landscape of tax credits for energy efficiency measures like heat pumps, EVs, solar, and weatherization has prompted many people to reconsider their options. First, there is still time–albeit with expiration deadlines coming...

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April 7, 2025

Hiring Soon: Campaign Manager

The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board is seeking to hire a Community Campaign Manager to lead an education and outreach effort across the CNY region with the goal of increasing adoption of...

March 27, 2025

NYSEG & RG&E Clean Heat incentives!

For installations taking place March 1, 2025 or after are eligible for the following incentive amounts. NYSEG Incentives (scroll down for RG&E) Category Technology Incentive Total Incentive 2 ccASHP: Full Load Heating $/10,000 Btu/h of...

March 3, 2025

National Grid increased Clean Heat incentives!

Installations taking place March 1, 2025 or after are eligible for the following incentive amounts: Category Technology Incentive Total Incentive 2 ccASHP: Full Load Heating $/10,000 Btu/h of maximum heating capacity at 5° F,...

February 7, 2025

Renew America’s Nonprofits

If you know a nonprofit making energy efficiency improvements to a building they own, the Renew America’s Nonprofits grant is an excellent opportunity to access funding to move the project forward. At EnergySmart CNY and the Central...

October 8, 2024

Getting Ready for Winter with Energy Literacy Workshops

EnergySmart CNY is partnering with community-based organizations and developing individualized Energy Action Plans Ms. Rhonda Vesey of Food Access and Healthy Neighborhoods Now!, a community organization on Syracuse’s Southside, wanted “to get the word out...

August 28, 2024

Temporary Heat Pump Boost for National Grid Customers

Are you a National Grid electric user? Are you getting a heat pump for heating and cooling put in soon, or are you looking to replace your current water heater? Now’s a good time! Limited...

June 13, 2024

IRA funding is now available through EmPower+!

We are excited to announce that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has substantially expanded the funding available through the EmPower+ program to help low and moderate-income households with insulation, air...

January 1, 2023

HeatSmart CNY is now EnergySmart CNY

If you’re looking for HeatSmart CNY, you are still in the right place! Our program has grown and our name has evolved with it. EnergySmart CNY is a NYSERDA-supported project of the CNY Regional Planning...

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February 11, 2022

Heat Pumps for HEAP Recipients

Last year, NYSERDA helped many low income households switch from expensive fossil fuels to efficient electric heat pumps at little to no cost to them, through NYSERDA’s Heat Pump Demonstration Study. Many homes and HeatSmart...

August 20, 2021

HeatSmart CNY Affordability Grant Increase

Income-qualified households may get an additional grant from HeatSmart CNY to help afford the cost of installing heat pumps. We have increased the amount of the grants available! There are a limited number available and...

February 10, 2021

Apply for NYSERDA’s Heat Pump Demonstration Study!

These additional incentives can make heat pump installation 1/2 cost or free! We expect spaces in this program to be filled quickly. Do not delay! New York State is practically giving away 500 heat pump...

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