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To: Contractors and Stakeholders
Regarding Programs: EmPower New York & Assisted Home Performance
Summary: Updated EmPower NY Pricing and Fuel Rates
Contact: Please contact your Account Manager

EmPower NY pricing was reviewed and updated to reflect changes to several variables including national inflation and consumer price index (CPI) data, market price research, supplier letters detailing price increases. The updated list can be found in the Program Manual on the Contractor Support site.

• Program Manual – Section 5.5 EmPower NY Pricing

Fuel rates have been updated and posted on the Contractor Support website in the Program Manual. They are based on a three-year average and for cost effectiveness calculations, NYSERDA uses volumetric charges including supply (commodity), transmission and distribution, and other charges applied based on the supply volume. The updated fuel rates were also posted in the Program Manual.

• Program Manual – Section 5.12 NY Existing Homes Energy Pricing

To: Contractors and Stakeholders
Regarding Programs: EmPower New York & Assisted Home Performance
Summary: Eligible Measure List Updates
Contact: Please contact your Account Manager

Several updates were made to Section 5.15 EmPower NY & Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Eligible Measures List in the Program Manual. Significant changes are noted below. A full list of changes was shared on the Single Family Residential Program Update Contractor Check In Call on March 3, 2022.

• Replacement Windows
  • Incentivized only in situations where window glass is broken or missing, and repair is not a feasible option. A photo of each existing window proposed for replacement must be included with the project’s workscope submission.
• Heating/DHW System Repair/Upgrades including CAZ Corrections
  • Measures for Heating/DHW System Repairs/Upgrades and Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) Correction were combined into a single measure.
  • Maximum incentives: Tier 1 $500, Tier 3 $250. Cap exceptions may be considered with a Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement (HERR) denial or implementation staff has determined the project ineligible for HERR.
• Heat Pump Water Heaters
  • Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) should be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s installation guidelines and contractors should use their professional discretion when citing them.
  • HPWH equipment may operate differently than the existing equipment in a home and customer expectations should be set accordingly. They need to be made aware of and agree to the proposed location, manufacturers installation specifications and overall operation of the proposed HPWH.