Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Appliance Upgrade Program- Application for Retailer and Contractor Enrollment

Description of goods to services to be bid: The Summary of Revisions for this modification includes: (8/31/2026)1. A Program Manual version change from Version 3.0 to Version 3.1, which updated the Qualified Electrification Project (QEP) definition to note that QEPs can be funded with either IRA funding or with NYSERDA-allocated non-IRA funding. QEPs that include the replacement of a gas appliance with an electric appliance are funded with NYSERDA-allocated non-IRA funding. The Version 3.1 Program Manual was also adjusted to remove the $200 installation incentive that was previously available to Participating Contractors performing projects in disadvantaged communities (DACs). 2. The PON 5859 Summary was updated with the same adjustment to the QEP definition. The Summary of Revisions for this modification includes: (July 27, 2026);1. A Program Manual version change from Version 2.1 to Version 3.0, which includes the addition of participation requirements for New York State individuals applying to participate in the Program (Applicants), including requirements for such participation. Version 3.0 also include requirement updates to: Quality Install (QI) documentation, Appliance and Installation Coupon issuance, clarification on requirements for Participating Retailers and Contractors, updates to the return process relating to Appliance Coupons, and the inclusion of Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) for Participating Retailers. Additionally, editorial updates have been made across Sections to clarify requirements and processes. 2. The PON 5859 Summary has also been updated to include the Applicant participation and accompanying requirements. The Introduction has been updated to reflect the current Program state and potential future measures. Additionally, a new Definitions Section has been included, and all Sections updated to include Program terms to clarify requirements. Summary of Revisions October 25, 2024: Summary of Revisions: 1. Expanded the PON to allow for contractor enrollment into the Appliance Upgrade Program2. Includes new Contractor Application and Participation Agreement3. Updated Program Manual Version 2.0 now includes rules and requirements for contractor participation and recent program updates4. Updated Retailer Participation Agreement removing retailer warranty requirement The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program using funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA established population-based formula grant funding to be provided to State Energy Offices to develop and implement programs under administrative rules established by DOE. NYSERDA is currently seeking approval from the DOE to administer the Appliance Upgrade Program (Program) under HEAR; the Program will provide appliance incentives as well as incentives for electrical wiring and service panel upgrades necessary for Program appliance installations to income-eligible owners and renters (Customers) of single- and multi-family residential buildings. Subject to approval of the Program by the DOE, NYSERDA intends to launch in October 2024 and offer appliance rebates for Customers below 150% AMI (State's Area Median Income). Through this PON, NYSERDA seeks to enroll eligible retailers to offer Program appliance rebates for ENERGY STAR® certified induction cooktops/ranges/stoves/ovens, heat pump clothes dryers (including all-in-one washer-dryers with a heat pump dryer). The October 2024 launch will only include incentives for ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump dryers (and all-in-one washer-dryers with a heat pump dryer) and electrical wiring and panel upgrades. NYSERDA intends to offer future incentives for ENERGY STAR® certified induction cooktops/stoves/ranges/ovens. Interested contractors may apply for enrollment as a Participating Contractor through a future revision of this open solicitation. NYSERDA reserves the right to make changes to the incentive offering, including but not limited to amount, timing, recipient, structure, incentive caps and total budget available. Any changes to the incentive offerings will be done via a modification to the Program Manual with notice provided to Program Participants. NYSERDA will make reasonable efforts not to decrease incentive levels The Program, including the final terms and conditions, are contingent upon the DOE’s final approval of the Program. If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA’s website at:www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences: Retailers with brick-and-mortar locations (as well as those with online platforms) that sell ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump clothes dryers (including all-in-one washer-dryers with a heat pump dryer), induction cooktops/ranges/stoves/ovens, and/or ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient refrigerators to New York State customers. Contractors that are appliance installers, licensed or unlicensed electricians, or licensed or unlicensed plumbers (the plumbing and electrician categories depending on municipal requirements). Applicants that meet the eligibility requirements in Section 3 of the Program Manual to participate as Customers and receive rebates. 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