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Online EmPower+ Application Updates 

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Programs: EmPower+
To: Participating Contractors and Hubs 
Summary: Online EmPower+ Application Updates 
Contact with Questions: 1-866-NYSERDA 

The online version of the EmPower+ Application has been updated to capture changes implemented on the paper version of the application in February of this year. These changes went live on May 4, 2024. In addition, updates specific to the online application have been made to accommodate process changes. Applications in the system prior to May 4, 2024, that were not submitted, will need to reapply.

Below is a summary of the online application changes: 

  • Consolidated Edison (Con-ed) Account Numbers- Con-Ed has updated the format of their utility account numbers from 15 digits to 11 digits. The online application has been updated to accept both the new format and the historic format.  
  • Attestation Language- Minor changes have been made to accommodate projects with Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding. 
  • Demographics and Household Information- Historically, this was one section of the application, now there is a standalone Demographics Section and a separate Household Information Section.

In the upcoming weeks, the knowledge base will be updated with screenshots to reflect the changes to the on-line application. In the meantime, if there are questions on completing the online application, please reach out to 1-866-NYSERDA.  

NYHEP Trainings in Preparation for the Launch of the IRA HEAR Offering

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Programs: EmPower+
To: Participating Contractors and Hubs 
Summary: NYHEP Trainings in Preparation for the Launch of the IRA HEAR Offering
Contact with Questions: Please reach out to contractor support at 1-800-284-9069

On May 3, 2024, Program provided an overview of the upcoming Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offering. It is expected that the funding through the early enablement section of the IRA Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program will be available in late May or early June; however, these dates remain tentative. If you missed the webinar, you can access it, along with a frequently asked questions document, here.  

The webinar covered the following topics: 

  • General IRA overview/estimated funding 
  • Eligibility updates 
  • Program process changes  
  • Cost effectiveness criteria 

Over the next few weeks, NYSERDA will be updating Program materials, webpages, marketing materials and the NY Home Energy Portal (NYHEP) in preparation for the launch of the IRA HEAR offering.  

NYSERDA will be providing Contractor/Hub trainings on the following dates: 

Training Webinar #1: Wed, May 22, 3-4pm

Training Webinar #2: Tue, May 28, 8:30-9:30am

In addition to the trainings, CLEAResult will host office hours in late May and throughout June to address additional questions. These dates and information on how to attend will be included in the next program announcement.  

For additional information please visit NYSERDA’s IRA website.  

Clarification of EmPower+ Applications with HEAP Award Letters

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Program: EmPower+
To: EmPower+ Contractors and Regional Clean Energy Hubs
Summary: Clarification of EmPower+ applications with HEAP award letters dated 10/1/2023 and later
Contact with Questions: Empower.residential@nyserda.ny.gov

The EmPower+ program team is clarifying a miscommunication made during the Single-Family Residential Contractor webinar on March 1, 2024.

 During the webinar, it was stated that EmPower+ Applications with Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) award letters would be accepted, and the application would be placed on hold. To clarify, this is for HEAP recipients in Long Island who would otherwise not be eligible for the EmPower+ program. HEAP customers for the rest of New York can continue to use HEAP award letters for EmPower+ application approval at the $10,000 incentive cap. When OTDA funding is available, these projects will be eligible for $20,000 rather than $10,000. The program’s three year look back is still in effect.

If there are any questions on this, please reach out to contractor support at 1-800-284-9069.