Description
The NYSERDA Window Heat Pump Demonstration Program (PON 6037) is a two‑phase incentive initiative aimed at accelerating adoption of cold‑climate packaged window heat pumps (PWHPs) in multifamily residential buildings throughout New York State. Phase I qualifies manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors whose PWHP products meet technical specifications; qualified participants may then apply for Phase II incentives to install PWHPs in eligible buildings, with performance‑monitoring and rent‑affordability safeguards built in. Up to $10 million in cost‑share incentives are available, with per‑unit caps of $2,250 for low‑to‑moderate‑income (LMI) sites and $1,500 for market‑rate sites, and a $500 k ceiling per demonstration site. NYSERDA requires a detailed installation report, a performance‑monitoring plan, and compliance with tenant‑cost‑shifting provisions.
• Incentives are paid per installed unit (LMI $2,250/unit, market‑rate $1,500/unit) with overall program cap of $10 M and $2 M per PWHP model.
• Qualified participants must install a minimum of 10 PWHP units at each site, complete installation within 6 months of award, and support a 9‑month performance‑monitoring period (including ≥3 months of heating season).
• The program includes strict affordability checks (≥25 % of units must be LMI), data‑release authorizations, and ongoing reporting to ensure no rent‑cost shifting to tenants.