Income-eligible New Yorkers may qualify for a no-cost home energy assessment and substantial funding for insulation, air sealing, and other efficiency improvements.
For qualifying downstate households, the program can support core improvements that make a home easier to heat and cool. Final eligibility and approved amounts are determined by NYSERDA.
Eligible downstate households may receive no-cost energy efficiency improvements up to the project cap. Priority measures include insulation, air sealing, and related health and safety work.
Eligible downstate single-family households may receive an incentive covering half of approved improvement costs, capped at $7,000 per project.
Additional federal funding through EmPower+ may offer up to $1,600 for approved air sealing, insulation, and ventilation measures.
Program terms, funding, household eligibility, and project approvals can change. Amounts above reflect NYSERDA information reviewed September 29, 2026.
EmPower+ is designed for income-eligible New Yorkers living in one- to four-family homes. NuWorld Energy can explain the process and help you understand the next step after program approval.
The program establishes eligibility and approves the work. Your contractor assesses the home, develops recommendations, and installs approved improvements.
Create a MyEnergy profile and submit the documents NYSERDA requests for your household.
After approval, your participating contractor performs a no-cost home energy assessment.
The contractor submits a recommended scope to EmPower+ for review and approval.
You receive an explanation of approved measures, incentive amounts, and any out-of-pocket cost.
NuWorld Energy coordinates installation of the approved insulation and air-sealing measures.
Better insulation can help reduce drafts and keep indoor temperatures steadier year-round.
Tell us where your home is located and what comfort problems you’re noticing. We’ll help you understand whether EmPower+ may be a fit and where to begin.