Get A Grant For Free Insulation
EmPower New York provides no-cost energy efficiency solutions to income-eligible New Yorkers. Nearly 135,000 of your neighbors are saving energy and saving money with EmPower New York — without spending a dime. Whether you own your home or rent, Energy Savers Inc will be assigned to you to assess if your home would benefit from free energy upgrades such as:
• Home energy assessment to identify areas of possible energy improvements
• Tips on how to save energy
• Installation of high-efficiency lighting
• Attic and wall insulation
• Replacement of old, inefficient refrigerators and freezers
EmPower New York Income Eligibility Guidelines 2023
| Household Size | Maximum Gross Monthly Income | Maximum Gross Annual Income |
| 1 | $2,852 | $34,224 |
| 2 | $3,730 | $44,760 |
| 3 | $4,608 | $55,296 |
| 4 | $5,485 | $65,820 |
| 5 | $6,363 | $76,356 |
| 6 | $7,241 | $86,892 |
| 7 | $7,405 | $88,860 |
| 8 | $7,570 | $90,840 |
| 9 | $7,734 | $92,808 |
| 10 | $7,899 | $94,788 |
Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
Each year, New York State homeowners waste hundreds of dollars in energy. Many feel powerless in the face of high energy bills and are unaware of what they can do to control these costs. The Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program makes it easy and affordable to make the smart investment in a more energy-efficient home, helping income-eligible homeowners across the State lower their energy bills and live more comfortably all year long.
It provides those who qualify with a discount covering 50% of the cost of eligible energy efficiency improvements up to $5,000 per project for single-family homes. Two- to four-unit residential homes with income eligible residents may qualify for a discount of up to $10,000.
Assisted Home Performance Onondaga County Income Eligibility Guidelines 2022
| Household Size | Maximum Gross Monthly Income | Maximum Gross Annual Income |
| 1 | $4,150 | $49,800 |
| 2 | $4,973 | $59,680 |
| 3 | $6,144 | $73,728 |
| 4 | $7,313 | $87,760 |
| 5 | $8,484 | $101,808 |
| 6 | $9,654 | $115,856 |
| 7 | $9,873 | $118,480 |
| 8 | $10,093 | $121,120 |
| 9 | $10,312 | $123,744 |
| 10 | $10,532 | $126,384 |
