The NYSERDA EmPower NY Program enables NY Homeowners to make their dreams of energy efficiency a reality.

Qualify today for up to $10,000 in energy upgrades with no cost to you!

Empower NY - Rockland County

  • If your gross income meets the income guidelines on the form to the left, or if you are receiving HEAP, SNAP, or public assistance, you may qualify.

  • You are a customer of a participating electric or gas utility company in New York State (O&R, Central Hudson, Con Edison, NYSEG). The program is open to homeowners as well as renters who have the approval of their landlord.

  • The person on the utility account resides in the household.

  • Typical Single Family up to Four Unit Homes Qualify.


Services include :

  • Energy Assessment

  • Blower Door Testing(Pre & Post Installation)

  • HVAC Efficiency Testing

  • Air Sealing and Thermal Bridging

  • Attic, Basement, Garage and Crawlspace Insulation

  • Open Cell and Closed Cell Spray Foam

  • LED Lighting Installation

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One of the first steps in the EMPOWER NY Program is to complete a home energy assessment. This assessment will help us determine where your home is wasting the most energy. Once we determine where the energy loss is deriving, we compile a list of recommendations and improvements on how to solve the energy issues.

Examples of what follows during an energy assessment are as follows:

  • Assess the insulation levels in the home, which usually involves probing the walls for insulation, inspecting the attic or roof insulation, measuring the home, and ensuring that insulation is in all the right places.

  • Inspect the heating distribution system: the ducts or pipes that bring you heat.

  • Evaluate the efficiency of your homes HVAC system(s).

  • Measure the air leakage in the home, using a “blower door”. This device helps us determine if the house is drafty and to what extent, will help identify the source of the leaks, and will ensure the home still has sufficient fresh air after the work is done.

  • Check for gas leaks if natural gas or propane are in use at the dwelling

  • Once the assessment is complete, we submit the recommended improvements to NYSERDA for approval. They typically approve the zero-cost insulation upgrades with 3-5 business days.

  • Once approval is issued, EMS will call to coordinate your no-cost insulation upgrades!

Complete the form below to see if you qualify!