Heat pump rebates range from $450 in Pennsylvania to $11,500 in Rhode Island. This guide covers the exact steps to claim your rebate in each state.
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NYS Clean Heat: Program Overview
NYS Clean Heat offers up to $4,800 for air-source heat pumps through participating utilities. Ground-source rebates up to $10,000.
Standard Rebate
$4,800
Income-Eligible
$10,000
HEAR Eligible
Yes
Eligibility Requirements
All NY utility customers. Enhanced rebates through EmPower for income-eligible households.
- Must install ENERGY STAR certified cold-climate heat pump equipment
- Installation must be performed by a licensed, program-registered contractor
- Equipment must meet minimum efficiency standards (typically HSPF2 8.1+)
Step-by-Step Claim Process
- Visit nyserda.ny.gov/clean-heat for program details and eligibility
- Schedule a home energy assessment through your utility (Con Edison, National Grid, NYSEG)
- Select a participating Clean Heat installer
- Installer registers the project in the Clean Heat portal
- Complete installation with qualifying equipment
- Rebate is applied at point of sale through participating contractors
- Additional HEAP/EmPower credits available for income-eligible households
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NuWatt handles all NYS Clean Heat paperwork. See your net cost after the $4,800 rebate.
Important Dates
NYS Clean Heat is funded through 2030 as part of the Climate Leadership Act. Strong funding stability.
Typical Costs in New York
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Typical installation cost | $14,000 |
| NYS Clean Heat rebate | -$4,800 |
| Net cost after rebate | $9,200 |
| Annual heating savings (vs oil) | $2,020/yr |
| Estimated payback period | 4.6 years |
Heat Pump Rebates in Other States
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Heat Pump Tax Credits in 2026: What Changed After 2025
There is no federal tax credit for homeowner heat pump purchases in 2026. Section 25D expired December 31, 2025. State incentive programs remain your primary source of savings.
Can You Stack Federal Heat Pump Credits + Utility Rebates?
In 2026, there is no federal credit to stack. Your savings come from combining state program rebates with utility incentives and HEAR rebates where available.
Heat Pump ROI: Cost, Incentives, and Payback by State
Heat pump payback ranges from 2 years in Rhode Island (thanks to $11,500 in rebates) to 8+ years in Pennsylvania. This state-by-state breakdown shows exact costs, incentives, and timelines.