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Vacant Unit Clarifications

Program: EmPower+
To: EmPower+ Participating Contractors
Summary: Vacant Unit Clarifications, Effective Immediately
Contact with Questions: Support at info.residential@nyserda.ny.gov or 1-866-NYSERDA

EmPower+ is providing updated clarification for vacant units in 1-4 family properties. The following has been added to Section 5.19 in the Program Manual:

If there is one vacant unit in the building, the building owner’s income will be used to qualify the vacant unit. If 50% or more of the units are vacant, only the units that are income qualified can be served. IRA funding may only be applied to occupied and income eligible units. If there are any questions, please reach to Support at info.residential@nyserda.ny.gov or 1-866-NYSERDA.