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Electric Heating & Cooling Heat Pumps

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Save more on heat pump technology today, and on energy for years to come.

Starting March 1, 2025 you can take advantage of our new, higher rebates and other financial incentives to experience the all-in-one, year round comfort and annual energy savings only high-efficiency heat pump technology can offer.

Keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer while reducing your carbon footprint and increasing your energy efficiency with a new state-of-the-art heat pump system. Heat pump technology includes high-efficiency water heaters, which use 70% less electricity than traditional ones.

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Why heat pumps?

Listen to our expert Jenny Cross as she explains the available incentives and benefits of installing heat pump equipment.

How much could I save?

Heat Pump incentives vary depending on many factors like type of heat pump (ground source or air source, ducted or non-ducted, etc.), brand, equipment size or capacity, baseline incentive and total project cost among others.

Incentives are calculated using the heat pump system capacity (Btu/h) and baseline incentive rate for each type of project, and capped at 50% of the project costs, including equipment and installer fees. Use the table below for reference

Total Heating Btu/h x Baseline $ Incentive = Total $ Incentive

Effective March 1, 2025 new, higher heat pump incentives are here to stay and to make these efficient, clean energy systems more affordable than ever.

Only NYS Clean Heat Participating Contractors are authorized to process your rebate. Find Participating Contractors to effectively determine the best equipment and capacity to meet your home needs and provide project and incentive estimates.

incentive chart

Note:

  • Heat pump equipment incentives are only available to National Grid electric service customers.
  • Heat pump equipment incentives are capped at 50% of the project costs, including equipment and installer fees.
  • Total incentive for heating equipment includes a Participating Contractor incentive up to $500, which the contractor is entitled to but may choose to offer to the customer

Stack up even more savings starting March 1, 2025.

In addition to our new, higher incentives on qualifying heat pumps you can also take advantage of all the other ways these all-in-one systems could be more affordable for your budget, from low-interest financing options and tax credits, to special incentives if you live in priority electrification areas. Save more on your new, clean energy system and start saving on your annual energy costs for years to come.

How do heat pumps work?

During the colder months, heat pumps take heat from the outside air and transfer it into your home. During the warmer months, they keep your home cool by pulling heat from inside your home and transferring it outside.

how heat pump works in the house

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How old is your current equipment?

Check the age and health of your current heating and water-heating equipment - because nobody wants to experience a breakdown in the middle of winter.

Use this chart to see if you should upgrade your water heater, furnace or boiler to a high-efficiency heat pump.

Type of Equipment Average Effective Unit Life Span (Years)
Water Heater 10-15
Air Conditioner 15-20
Combination Boiler-Furnace 20
Furnace (Gas) 22
Steam Boiler (Steel Fire Tube) 25
Steam Boiler (Cast Iron or Steel Water Tube) 30
Hot Water Boiler 35

How do heat pumps compare to other systems?

Check out the advantages in choosing heat pump technology over other heating and cooling equipment.

Benefits Heat Pumps Other Heating and Cooling Equipment*
Both Heats and Cools checkmark  X 
Year-Round Energy Savings checkmark  X 
Saves Space checkmark  X 
Reduce Maintenance checkmark  X 
Eliminates Fossil Fuel Use and Storage checkmark  X 
Reduces Carbon Emissions checkmark  X 

*Boiler, Furnace, Electric Resistance Heater, Central Air Conditioner, Window Air Conditioner

 

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Which heat pump is right for you?

Whether you are looking to install a new an existing HVAC system, or replace an old one, there are several options.

A whole-home system that can be retrofitted into existing duct work.

Central Air-Source Heat Pumps

An ideal, ductless air-source solution for heating and cooling your home.

Mini-Split Heat Pumps

This versatile and eco-friendly heating and cooling system is an excellent choice for new builds and existing homes.

Ground-Source Heat Pumps

Use up to 70% less energy than conventional water heaters.

Heat Pump Water Heaters

Recommended for households using hot-water, fuel-fired boilers, these systems are a great solution for heating, cooling, and water heating at home.

Save $1,600 per 10k BTUs

How do I get the process started?

Start your journey to the great indoors with these simple steps.