There are now additional funds available for residents to better afford energy efficiency improvements in their home.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced earlier this month that $9.5 million has been allocated from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) for energy efficiency improvements. The funding will “serve Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) recipients with envelope and heat pump measures.”
Up to $20,000 is available for each household based on the needs of the home and what measures may be eligible. We encourage residents to apply soon. You’ll need to provide a HEAP award letter dated between October 1, 2023, or later OR a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) award letter dated between October 1, 2023, or later. Applications must be approved no later than July 1, 2024. Work must be completed by Sept. 30, 2025.
Anyone with a current HEAP award letter is eligible for this funding, including residents on Long Island and municipal utility customers.
For information on HEAP, visit its website at https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/. If you need help navigating these programs, reach out to your local Community Energy Advisor — they’d be happy to answer any of your questions or guide you through applications.