Statewide Programs

Home Energy Assistance Program
Home Weatherization Assistance Program
NYSERDA Programs



Compare Income Eligibility

Most Orange County households are eligible for a free or reduced cost residential energy audit, through the GREEN JOBS GREEN NEW YORK program.

A free energy audit is available for Orange County residents with annual household income less than $172,200 and not already received a free/reduced cost audit. A reduced cost energy audit is available for annual household income greater than $172,200 but less than $344,400.

The GJGNY program is administered by NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority). Please visit NYSERDA's program website for more information on the program's free/reduced cost energy audit and financing progrm.

Learn more about GJGNY

The HPwES program offers free or reduced cost home energy assessment conducted by a accredited Home Performance Contractor. The contractor works with the homeowner to select energy projects to improve the home. HPwES also offers financing options to pay for the projects.

Learn more about HPwES

NYSERDA has Incentives for Grid Connected Solar and Wind Electricity Generation Systems:

Solar Photovoltaic Incentives
Wind Generation Incentives

NYSERDA also has Incentive for Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems

Solar Thermal Water Heating Incentives

Household energy efficiency improvements may be eligible for finance through Green Jobs - Green New York Financing or through Energy $mart Loans. Only work performed by a participating through the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program qualifies. Learn more about Statewide Financing Options

Utility Programs

Appliance Rebate & Recycling Gas Heating & Water Heating Equipment Rebates Convert Oil or Propane Heating to Natural Gas Rebate Solar-Electric Systems "The Power of Green" Tips

Multi-Family (5-50 units)

Get $30 for Recycling Working Fridge or Freezer

Rebates for High-Efficiency Natural Gas Equipment and Duct Sealing

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Energy Suppliers

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You can choose to purchase your energy through a service company that sells electricity generated with renewable fuels (such as wind, small hydro, biomass, solar, etc.) Here is a list of energy suppliers offering "green" energy products:

Green Energy Suppliers

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Find a Contractor

Choose a Contractor that are trained and certified to take a "whole-house" approach when identifying comfort, safety and energy efficiency improvements for your home.

Additionally, look for Contractors that has been prequalified by the incentives programs to perform the eligible work.

Start with the lists below when looking for qualified Contractors servicing Orange County :
Energy Performance Contractors
Solar PV Installers
Wind Turbine Installers
Solar Thermal Water Heater Installers

By completing a simple request form we can have the right Contractors contact you:
Contractor Request Form

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Stay Informed

Federal Incentives

Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
New York State Tax Incentives


To encourage customers to buy energy efficient products, ENERGY STAR partners occasionally sponsor special offers, such as sales tax exemptions or credits, or rebates on qualified products. Partners also occasionally sponsor recycling incentives for the proper disposal of old products.
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An “Green Mortgage" or Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) is a mortgage that credits a home's energy efficiency in the mortgage itself. EEMs give borrowers the opportunity to finance cost-effective, energy-saving measures as part of a single mortgage and stretch debt-to-income qualifying ratios on loans thereby allowing borrowers to qualify for a larger loan amount and a better, more energy-efficient home.

To get an EEM a borrower typically has to have a home energy rater conduct a home energy rating before financing is approved. This rating verifies for the lender that the home is energy-efficient.
Home Energy Raters
Learn More about EEM

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Energy Savings Toolbox

Want to know much you are paying for the energy used by your appliances? Use the Appliance Energy Calculator to find out:
Home Appliance Energy Calculator

Compare your home's energy usage to similar homes across the country. Collect your last 12 months of utility bills and spend 5 minutes for a do-it-your-self audit:
DIY Home Energy Audit

Take a room-by-room tour of ENERGY STAR @ home and learn what you can do save energy, save money and help protect our environment in your own home:
Take a Room-by-Room Tour

• Energy Savings Ideas
• DIY Sealing and Insulation
• Improve Heat & Cool Efficiency
• Use a Programmable Thermostat
• Switch to Efficient Light Bulb
• Explore Energy Saving Water Heaters
• Energy Efficient "Green" Mortgages Guide

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Need Help?

Still confused with all the assistance and incentive programs! Contact an Expert to ask questions. Send an email to ask@SustainableOrangeCounty.org or submit a question using our online contact us form.