EmPower+ Eligible Measures
Program/s: EmPower+
To: EmPower+ Contractors
Summary: EmPower+ Eligible Measures
Questions: If there are any questions, please contact Contractor Support
The Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) Energy Efficiency and Beneficial Electrification (EE/BE) Order was issued by the Public Service Commission in May 2025. This order covers funding for NYSERDA’s LMI single and multifamily programs for 2026-2030. As part of the order, there were changes included to the New York State Technical Resource Manual (TRM) impacting certain EmPower+ measures. Savings for loan only measures will continue to count towards Project Level Cost Effectiveness (PLCE). These changes require system updates and are planned for release in April 2026. EmPower+ will provide an updated Program Announcement once a date has been finalized.
Below are the changes impacting EmPower+ Measures
| Measure | Change |
|---|---|
| Air Purifiers | Now available only as a Health and Safety measure |
| Dehumidifier | Now available only as a Health and Safety measure |
| Advanced Power Strips | No Longer an Eligible Measure |
| Indirect Water Heater | No Longer an Eligible Measure |
| Air Conditioner – Central | Available as Loan-Only |
| Air Conditioner – Room | Available as Loan-Only |
| Programmable Thermostat | Available as Loan-Only |
If there are any questions, please reach out to contractor support to support.residential@nyserda.ny.gov or (800)- 284-9069.