Air source heat pumps, often called “mini-splits”, are electric appliances that provide summertime air-conditioning and wintertime heating. Save money on your energy bill and improve the comfort of your home, all while reducing your greenhouse gas emissions. Ductless and ducted models are available. Scroll down to explore your options and the different applications.
There is a heat pump solution for every home. If you answer “Yes” to any of the questions below, a heat pump system could be a particularly good fit for you:
Need help determining the heat pump system that might be best for your home? NYSERDA’s Heat Pump Planner tool can help you learn more about heat pump technology, the types available, installation and operation costs, and questions to ask an installer.
You can download the full HEAT PUMP PLANNER [PDF] for more information about heat pumps and using the Planner, or discover the heat pump technology that might be the best for you by using the chart on the NYSERDA website, linked here.
ConEd offers an HVAC comparison calculator. Plug in data about your home, annual heating and cooling costs and explore the operating costs for different systems.
If you’re considering an upgrade to your current heating and cooling equipment, use the ConEd Comparison Calculator to see how installing a high-efficiency heating and cooling system could impact your costs.
*This application uses your local weather and energy rates. This is only an estimate of your actual energy use.
Ductless air source heat pumps can be installed as a primary source of heating and cooling or installed to heat and cool specific rooms. This could include, for example, installing ductless units in the most frequently used rooms like family rooms or master bedrooms to displace heating or cooling from your existing system, or placing ductless units in rooms or new additions that never seem to be warm or cool enough.
Ducted air source heat pumps have an outdoor unit that is connected to a building’s ductwork, which is used to distribute heating or air conditioning throughout the home. Ducted (also known as central or unitary) use your home’s existing ductwork, though not all ductwork is sized adequately for heat pumps. A EnergySmart HOMES partner installer can tell you if your ductwork is sized adequately and what modifications may be necessary during a free site visit.
Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) rebates are available for projects that transition the whole home to heat pumps for its heating and cooling needs. See the chart below to discover the utility and state offered incentives and rebates for air source heat pump projects.
Inflation Reduction Act:
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) empowers American households to save thousands of dollars on the upfront costs of electric machines, like air source heat pumps. In turn, those machines will save families an average of $1,800 per year on their energy bills. (Source: Rewiring America)
Download a simple PDF list of tax credits and point-of-sale rebates, newly offered through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
See Rewiring America’s IRA calculator to see how much money you can get with the Inflation Reduction Act.
Don’t forget to take your IRS tax credit for heat pump installations. As of 2023, installations of ENERGY STAR air source heat pumps are eligible for up to $2,000 in tax credits. Learn more about these credits on the Department of Energy’s website.
Disclaimer: This does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance and may be subject to change. It should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions, tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Consult a tax professional for questions about how to take advantage of this tax credit.
This document provides information regarding financing options through NYSERDA for homeowners who are looking to install heat pumps and energy efficiency upgrades in their homes. It includes information on:
It also provides information on each loan’s interest rates and the general loan approval criteria for NYSERDA loans.
Our EnergySmart Homes Partner Contractors offer additional financing options.
To access the utility rebates and state incentives you must use a Con Ed, NYSEG or NYSERDA participating installer. All of the EnergySmart Homes partner installers participate in these programs, and can assist you with the paperwork to acquire these incentives.
The EnergySmart Homes Installer Partners will find your relevant state and utility rebates using calculations specific to your building and the proposed equipment. Every EnergySmart Homes partner installer has the necessary accreditation, software, and experience to accurately inform you of your true bottom line (included in your proposal). The EnergySmart Homes Team is here to help!
Not sure what heat pump is right for your home? Check out NYSERDA’s Heat Pump Planner!
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