Energy Assessment Cost Change
To: Participating Contractors and Stakeholders
Regarding Programs: Residential Energy Assessment Program (REA) and EmPower+
Summary: Energy Assessment Cost Change
Contact:homeaudits@nyserda.ny.gov or Account Managers
With the launch of the NY Home Energy Portal, the Residential Energy Assessment and EmPower+ Programs have aligned the home energy assessment data collection process and report output. To go along with this alignment in processes, NYSERDA is announcing the following changes to the cost fee for energy assessments, effective for assessments submitted July 10, 2023 or later:
- The Residential Energy Assessment cost will change from $150 to $200. Energy Assessments must follow the protocols listed in the Program Manual.
- The EmPower+ Energy Assessment cost will change from $250 to $200. The cost to complete a blower door will change from $50 to $100. Therefore, contractors who are completing energy assessments with blower door tests will not see any change in the total cost the energy assessment. Energy Assessments must follow the protocols listed in the Program Manual.
If you have any questions about this change, please contact homeaudits@nyserda.ny.gov (REA) or your Account Manager (EmPower+).