Description
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) – Appliance Upgrade Program, administered by NYSERDA, seeks to enroll New York state retailers and contractors to deliver ENERGY STAR‑qualified heat‑pump clothes dryers and the associated electrical wiring or panel upgrades to low‑ and moderate‑income households. Enrolled retailers generate and redeem appliance coupons; enrolled contractors perform installations and receive installation incentives. The program is funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act and operates on a first‑come‑first‑served basis until the allocated portion of the $158.4 M grant is exhausted.
• Retailers must sell eligible heat‑pump dryers, create batches of at least 25 random coupons, and submit sales documentation within 30 days of coupon redemption.
• Contractors (licensed/unlicensed electricians, plumbers, or appliance installers) must complete wiring or panel upgrades, submit Quality‑Install documentation, and can earn up to $500 per dwelling (including $200 DAC incentive).
• Applicants submit a single online application (Retailer or Contractor) by December 31 2026 3 PM ET, provide a Certificate of Insurance, sign the appropriate participation agreement, and undergo NYSERDA’s recruitment and compliance review.
• Reimbursements are made within 30 days of approved documentation; no guarantee of award or contract value is provided.