New York State Affordable Multifamily Energy Efficiency Incentives
Receive up to $2,000 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 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.
The New York State Affordable Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program (AMEEP) is a collaborative initiative by the Joint Utilities of New York, which includes energy companies such as Con Edison, Orange & Rockland, Central Hudson, National Grid, National Fuel Gas, NYSEG/RG&E, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
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, insulation, and lighting. It uses a points-based incentive structure, requiring projects to accumulate 100 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 two tiers of incentives based on the project’s total points:
- Tier 1 (100–149 Points): $1,500 per dwelling unit.
- Tier 2 (150+ Points): $2,000 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.
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 100-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
|
Comprehensive Pathway Point Allocation Per Measure |
40 Points |
30 Points |
20 Points |
10 Points |
5 Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Comprehensive Pathway Point Allocation Per Measure |
40 Points Window replacement |
30 Points Domestic hot water heater replacements |
20 Points Central cooling |
10 Points Air sealing |
5 Points Boiler clean & tune |
|
Comprehensive Pathway Point Allocation Per Measure |
40 Points Insulation (roof/wall) |
30 Points |
20 Points Elevators |
10 Points Steam traps |
5 Points Common area lighting |
|
Comprehensive Pathway Point Allocation Per Measure |
40 Points Boiler replacement |
30 Points |
20 Points Ventilation such as energy recovery ventilators |
10 Points HVAC electric controls (BMS, thermostats) |
5 Points In-unit direct install measures such as faucet aerators, showerheads, LEDs |
|
Comprehensive Pathway Point Allocation Per Measure |
40 Points |
30 Points |
20 Points |
10 Points Motors and drives |
5 Points Appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washer/dryer, dishwashers) |
|
Comprehensive Pathway Point Allocation Per Measure |
40 Points |
30 Points |
20 Points |
10 Points Energy management system (EMS) |
5 Points Orifice plates |
|
Comprehensive Pathway Point Allocation Per Measure |
40 Points |
30 Points |
20 Points |
10 Points Hot water and steam pipe insulation |
5 Points Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) |
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.
View a full list of accepted documentation.
Not sure if your building is eligible? Check if your building qualifies as affordable housing.
Get Started
*Note: You can also select contractors that are not a part of our participating contractor network.
Choose a contractor who will develop a scope of work, support in the installation of equipment or upgrades, and provide overall project management of the comprehensive project. The Independent Contractor (IC) can provide a list of Participating Contractors (PCs) that can work on comprehensive projects. Customers are not required to choose a PC to perform work on the project, however, PCs are the only entities that may accept incentive payments on behalf of customers. The program can onboard contractors into the Participating Contractor network at any time.
If applicants would like technical assistance in the form of an energy audit to help identify energy efficiency opportunities and develop a scope of work, funding for technical assistance is available as cost sharing through NYSDERA’s FlexTech program.