Affordable Multifamily Energy Efficiency Incentives
Receive up to $2,200 per unit of energy incentives when you enhance the efficiency of your 5+ unit multifamily building.
About
We offer incentives* for installing energy-efficient equipment and building electrification technology to help you reduce overall energy use and maintenance costs, increase operating efficiencies, and improve tenant comfort. Additionally, efficient buildings release fewer carbon emissions, significantly contributing to New York State’s ambitious climate goals.
Con Edison and National Grid jointly administer the Affordable Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program (AMEEP) and coordinate with the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) on technical assistance offerings, such as FlexTech.
Determine Your Program Pathway
To apply for the program, first determine if your project falls under the Comprehensive Pathway or the Non-Comprehensive Pathway.
The Comprehensive Pathway:
Ideal for intensive retrofit projects across multiple building systems, such as heating and cooling, and insulation. It uses a points-based incentive structure, requiring projects to accumulate 80 or more points to qualify. This pathway also:
- Allows for significantly improved energy efficiency.
- Is ideal for large multi-measure projects or whole building retrofits.
- Offers higher incentives and a mid-project incentive payment.
Incentives are provided on a dollar-per-dwelling-unit basis with three tiers of incentives based on the project’s total points:
- Tier A (80-99 Points): $1,000 per dwelling unit.
- Tier B (100–129 Points): $1,700 per dwelling unit.
- Tier C (130+ Points): $2,600 per dwelling unit.
Contractors can provide support with developing the project’s scope of work. If you would like more in-depth assistance on understanding energy efficiency upgrade opportunities and developing a full project scope, subsidized technical assistance in the form of energy audits is available via NYSERDA's FlexTech program. FlexTech covers 75% of the cost share when the audit is completed. Small, affordable buildings may qualify for a no-cost energy study that analyzes ways to reduce building energy costs via NYSERDA's SAMES program.
The Non-Comprehensive Pathway: Better suited for projects with one or a few specific measure upgrades.
- Ideal for smaller upgrades or projects that do not meet the 80-point minimum for the Comprehensive Pathway.
- Incentives are determined by the equipment installed and/or energy savings achieved.
- There is no minimum points threshold per project.
Need help determining which is right for you? Fill out an interest form.
Point Allocation
Who can participate?
Existing affordable multifamily buildings with five or more residential units in New York City and Westchester County, including those with Con Edison electric service and National Grid gas service, are eligible. Building property owners or managers must provide supporting documentation, such as regulatory agreements or mortgages from housing agencies or rent roll.
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*Note: You can also select contractors that are not a part of our participating contractor network.