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National Grid (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Metro New York)

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
New York
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Furnaces, Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation
Website:
https://www.nationalgridus.com/NY-Home/Default
Incentive Amount:
Hot Water Boilers
Condensing Boiler AFUE1 > 90% rating: $1,000
Hot water boiler AFUE1 > 85% rating: $500

Steam Boilers
AFUE > 82%: $500

Furnaces
AFUE > 94% and ECM motor: $600
AFUE > 92% and ECM motor: $400
AFUE > 90% : $200

Water Heaters
On-Demand Tankless > 0.82 EF: $400
Indirect water heater attached to NG boiler >85% AFUE: $300
Condensing water heater > 90% efficiency: $200
ENERGY STAR rated water heater: $100

Controls
Boiler Reset controls: $100
Thermostatic radiator valves: $50
Wifi thermostat: $75

Pipe Insulation
Space heating: $0.75/ln. ft.; Fiberglass, $0.50/ln. ft.
Domestic Water Heating: $0.50/ln. ft.
Maximum Incentive:
Wifi Thermostats: two/household (self installed)
Installation Requirements:
Customers can obtain a reservation number before submitting rebate applications.
Sealing and Insulating Heating Ducts: improvement must be made when a BPI accredited contractor installs a 90%+ AFUE forced hot air furnace
Heating equipment must be installed by a licensed contractor.
Boiler Reset Controls: must be attached to an existing forced hot water boiler
Applicable Sectors:
Residential, State Government, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Start Date:
01/01/2019
Expiration Date:
12/31/2019
Last Updated:
05/20/2019

Summary

National Grid’s High Efficiency Heating Rebates are offered to residential gas heating customers in the New York City metro area including Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.  Rebates vary depending on equipment type and where customers live. All equipment must meet efficiency standards provided on the website. 

Applications are to be completed and sent in after equipment installation. Eligible equipment includes high efficiency heating equipment (boilers and furnaces), indirect water heaters, wifi thermostats, home air sealing measures, heating duct insulation and air sealing. The application form is available on the program's website. The program website also allows participants to check for available funds for the program and submit their application online. 

National Grid also offers Income-eligible households the opportunity to qualify for grants, free comprehensive home assessments, and low-interest financing. Applications for these rebates can be found on the program web site.