HPwES Contractor Support

2019-2020 Contractor Resource Manual This manual has been developed for the intended use of contractors participating in the NY Residential Existing Homes Programs, including Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) and EmPower New York. The manual contains vital information regarding program rules, processes, forms and resources.  The purpose of this manual is to help contractors [...]

This manual has been developed for the intended use of contractors participating in the NY Residential Existing Homes Programs, including Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) and EmPower New York. The manual contains vital information regarding program rules, processes, forms and resources.  The purpose of this manual is to help contractors understand and navigate the [...]

New energy modeling software is approved for use in the Program. Continue reading to learn more about your options. On July 7, 2015, NYSERDA approved four HPXML-compliant modeling tools for use in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. You now have the option to use any one of these approved tools to submit home [...]

Important Links: Archived Program Announcements (2021 and older) Combined Application Webinars and Training Guide Combined Residential Application FAQ Dear Participating Home Performance Contractors, NYSERDA is pleased to announce… 06/30/2022 Residential Program Announcement  Notice for Single Family Programs Update webinar on July 1st, Notice for Change in Mileage Rate, Notice for Release of EmPCalc v8.1.8, Announcement [...]

1. How to Become a Participating Contractor in the NYSERDA HPwES Program 2. Welcome to the NYSERDA HPwES Program! 3. Getting Started 4. Setting Your Business Up For Success 5. Incentives and Financing Options 6. During the Comprehensive Home Assessment 7. After the Comprehensive Home Assessment 8. Truing Up Your Project 9. Sold! Your NYSERDA HPwES Contracted Project 10. Project [...]

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program documents can be found in the 2019-2020 Contractor Resource Manual in Section 8 – Operational Forms. Section 8  – Operational Forms includes all Contract Submission and Completion documents. Additional Program Documents: ProForma Financial Worksheets Tools to determine financial cost-effectiveness for projects utilizing NYSERDA financing. NY HPwES Energy Pricing → [...]