All of New York · Rebate
Comfort Home Program
Run by NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)
Owners of one- to four-family New York homes who pay the System Benefits Charge on their electric bill can get $2,500 for an attic and rim joist seal-and-insulate package, $3,000 for a package that adds walls and floors, and $2,000 more for ENERGY STAR windows, through a Comfort Home contractor.
Amounts
How much you get
Fixed incentives per package: Good (seal and insulate attic and rim joist) $2,500; Better (Good plus walls and floors) $3,000; Windows add-on (ENERGY STAR windows after sealing and insulating) $2,000. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Good package (attic and rim joist) | $2,500 |
| Better package (Good plus walls and floors) | $3,000 |
| Windows add-on (ENERGY STAR windows) | $2,000 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
Homeowners only.
One- to four-family homes.
You must pay into the System Benefits Charge (SBC) on your electric bill.
Work is done by a trained and qualified Comfort Home participating contractor.
What to doPick a contractor from NYSERDA's list of Comfort Home contractors by county. Get a quote from a contractor
The home must meet the conditions of the entire package to get that package's incentive.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for windows and doors.
- Windows
Windows add-on is an upgrade to ENERGY STAR windows, after the home is air sealed and insulated.
Applying
How to apply
Your contractor applies for you.
- Check eligibility by creating a MyEnergy portal account.
- Find a Comfort Home contractor in your county.
- Have the no-fee consultation and choose a package.
The contractor also explains other rebates and NYSERDA financing.
- The contractor installs the package and takes the incentive off your price.
Forms and instructionsComfort Home for Homeowners fact sheet (SFR-CH-ov-fs-1-v6 5/25)
Questions about applying(866) 697-3732
Stacking
Use it with
Westchester projects may also get Con Edison Weather Ready incentives through the NYSERDA and Con Edison Coordinated Incentive Program. NYSERDA loans can cover the rest of the cost.
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On-Bill Recovery Loan
Amount varies
NYSERDA loans of $1,500 to $25,000 for solar panels, heat pumps and energy efficiency work on one- to four-family New York homes, repaid through your utility bill over 5, 10 or 15 years, with a balance that can pass to the next owner.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
All of New York
Smart Energy Loan
Amount varies
NYSERDA unsecured loans of $1,500 to $25,000 for solar panels, heat pumps and energy efficiency work on one- to four-family New York homes, repaid monthly by check or automatic payment over 5, 10 or 15 years.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Comfort Home Program pay?
$2,000 to $3,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Does it matter where I live?
Yes. It’s only for homes in New York. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do renters qualify?
Homeowners only.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Work is done by a trained and qualified Comfort Home participating contractor.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with On-Bill Recovery Loan and Smart Energy Loan. See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
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References
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