Qualify for Free Home Improvements with EmPower+
EmPower+ is designed to assist low and moderate-income households in saving energy and money on energy upgrades for their main residence throughout the State of New York. Residents should have access to energy-efficient solutions to upgrade their homes. By partnering with EmPower+, Standard has provided no-cost upgrades and improvements to more than 4,000 households so far throughout the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region.
The program is available to income-qualified homeowners and renters of 1-4 family households.
Benefits to Eligible Households
- A free, thorough evaluation of the home’s energy usage, identifying areas where energy and money are being wasted. They will also receive a personalized plan to reduce energy consumption.
- Any energy-saving improvements recommended during the assessment can be installed at no cost by Standard.
- Financial discounts on the expenses associated with energy efficiency upgrades.
All the no-cost improvements help boost comfort levels and save energy, which in turn helps to save money. Even minor upgrades can make a huge difference, including:
Free Insulation
Keeps your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Energy-Efficient Fixtures
Free installation of water-saving fixtures and high-efficiency lighting.
Efficient Heating & Cooling
Free installation of clean, more efficient heating and cooling options.
Energy-Efficient Appliances
Free replacement of outdated appliances with energy-efficient options.
Check Your Eligibility for EmPower+
Many people throughout the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region qualify for EmPower+. If you can answer “yes” to the following, you may be eligible:
Do you live in a home or a building with 4 or fewer units?
Are you a customer of a participating energy provider?
Central Hudson, National Grid, and NYSEG and pay SBC or heat with oil, propane, or kerosene.
My household income is:
Household of one: $32,748 or less per year
Household of two: $42,828 or less per year
Household of three: $52,908 or less per year
Household of four: $62,988 or less per year
Household of five: $73,056 or less per year
Household of six: $83,136 or less per year
Household of seven: $85,032 or less per year
Household of eight: $86,916 or less per year
You might not qualify for this program. But Standard can still help!
Standard will work with you every step of the way to find grants and rebate programs. We will be your advocate to help you save money and improve the comfort of your home. Call Standard at 800-738-1424 or fill out the form below to get started!
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How is EmPower+ Different?
EmPower+ expands eligibility to more consumers to help them obtain critical upgrades at reduced cost. Better yet, customers can choose the desired offerings, which provides a more customized approach to increasing energy efficiency within the home.
Once the application is approved, an energy audit will be scheduled. During that appointment, Standard technicians will replace inefficient items with energy-efficient items like lightbulbs, smoke detectors, one carbon monoxide detector, advanced power strips, programmable thermostats, and more.
Standard’s experts will also complete a blower door test to check for airtightness and perform inspections of key elements, including appliances, venting, hot water heaters, and insulation.
At the end of the appointment, you can expect tips and information on how to save energy within the home. The Standard team will send a proposal with the recommendations to both the customer and to NYSERDA. Once approved and the customer pays their portion of the cost, the upgrades are scheduled.
Additional Resources
Besides the discounts offered by NYSERDA, households may have access to various financial incentives and programs from utilities and local community organizations.
It is recommended for households to collaborate with their Regional Clean Energy Hub to learn about the advantages of the clean energy sector, methods to lower energy consumption and expenses, and how to make better energy-related choices.
The Hubs can help with filling out the EmPower+ application and inform customers about potential local support for their projects.