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Updated Program Manual Published

Program/s: Comfort Home
To: All Comfort Home Contractors
Summary: Updated Program Manual Published
Contact with Questions: keith.bohling@nyserda.ny.gov

On March 18, 2026, NYSERDA published an update to the Comfort Home Pilot Program Manual. It is available for download from the Comfort Home Resources page of the Contractor Support Site (https://hpwescontractorsupport.com/program-resources/comfort-home-resources/). 

The March 18, 2026 version includes the following updates:

  • Section 4.1 (Air Sealing) added to clarify requirements
  • Section 4.2 (Envelope/Load Reduction Requirements) updated to add infiltration specifications
  • Section 4.2 updated to explicitly define program requirements If there are multiple foundation types in a home.
  • Section 4.4 (Photo Requirements) added. No new requirements were introduced. This section documents requirements introduced with program announcements
  • Section 5.1.1 (Eligibility) clarified, option for former income-eligible customers to participate in Comfort Home added.