OTDA Funding and HEAP Award Letters

To: Participating Contractors
Regarding Programs: AHP and EmPower New York
Summary: OTDA Funding and HEAP Award Letters
Contact:support.residential@nyserda.ny.gov or reach out to your account manager

As you know, the EmPower New York (EmPower) program administers funds that are made available through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to provide energy efficiency and weatherization services for HEAP recipients. To qualify for these funds, clients must demonstrate that they have received a HEAP benefit during the HEAP program year. Currently, HEAP award letters may be used to determine categorical income eligibility for Tier 1(of EmPower). NYSERDA expects that the 2022-2023 HEAP program year to begin on November 1, 2022, at which point clients will be able to apply for a HEAP benefit through their Local Department of Social Service or online through mybenefits.ny.gov. Details on funding available specifically for HEAP clients will be provided by NYSERDA in the near future. Please note that while HEAP funding can only be applied to HEAP recipients, all income-eligible residents are able to qualify for services under EmPower. If you are working with a client that has not received HEAP but may qualify for no-cost services, please have them apply for EmPower.

For any questions, please reach out to your account manager or support.residential@nyserda.ny.gov.