NYS HEAR / IRA Home Energy Rebates

NYSERDA, Inflation Reduction Act

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Availability: Available
Listed amount: Up to $14,000 per dwelling

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs NYS HEAR / IRA Home Energy Rebates in its Rochester, NY research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Federal Inflation Reduction Act funding administered by NYSERDA providing rebates up to $14,000 per dwelling for heat pumps, air sealing, insulation, and other energy efficiency upgrades. Low-to-moderate income households can receive up to 100% of eligible project costs covered.

Stackable with NYS Clean Heat rebates ($1,000-$8,000). LMI households get highest rebates

Each program administrator alone decides its combination rules. The Grant Map has not verified those rules.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

Other published resources for Rochester, NY, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:

City of Rochester Housing Rehabilitation Program Up to $40,000
City of Rochester Owner-Occupant Roof Program Up to $35K (1-family) / $45K (2-family)
Rochester Lead Hazard Control Program Up to $35,000
Rochester Housing Stability Fund (RHSF) Varies by need

Key Details

Income-eligible New York homeowners
Up to $14,000 per dwelling for heat pumps and efficiency
LMI households: up to 100% of project costs covered
Stackable with NYS Clean Heat rebates
Applied through EmPower+ program contractors

How to Apply

Confirm the current application route with the administrator. Verified official forms and steps appear below when available.

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Documents you will likely need

Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

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Program phone: 866-697-3732

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Deadline: While IRA funding lasts

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for NYS HEAR / IRA Home Energy Rebates in Rochester, NY?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $14,000 per dwelling. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for NYS HEAR / IRA Home Energy Rebates in Rochester?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for NYS HEAR / IRA Home Energy Rebates in Rochester, NY?

Confirm the application route directly with NYSERDA, Inflation Reduction Act; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 866-697-3732. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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