Energy Affordability Guarantee
The Energy Affordability Guarantee is a pilot program administered by the NYS Department of Public Service (DPS). It was developed as a complement to EmPower+ to ensure that homes that have been electrified through the EmPower+ program will not pay more than 6% of their annual income towards electricity costs. DPS will measure monthly electric consumption and apply a utility bill credit if the households experience an energy burden (electricity) of greater than 6% in each month.
The Pilot has a goal of serving approximately 100 homes in each major utility territory. Municipal electric customers will be unable participate in this Pilot. Homes that have had projects completed after 5/1/23 will be eligible. NYSERDA is seeking to increase the numbers of heat pump installations in certain utility areas.
The Energy Affordability Guarantee was introduced during the NYSERDA Home Modernization Monthly Contractor Webinar held on July 11th, 2025. Links to the webinar recording, slides, and other program documents are located below.
Resources
EAG Pilot Reservation Form
EAG Pilot Frequently Asked Questions – Coming Soon
NYSERDA Home Modernization Monthly Webinar – 07/11/2025 – Watch Now
NYSERDA Home Modernization Monthly Webinar – 07/11/2025 – Presentation File
EAG Pilot Tracker
| Utility territory | projects needed |
|---|---|
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric | 80 |
| Consolidated Edison | 92 |
| Municipal Electric | 0 |
| National Grid – Upstate | 0 |
| New York State Electric & Gas | 0 |
| Orange and Rockland | 98 |
| PSEG | 0 |
| Rochester Gas & Electric | 40 |
| Total | 310 |