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 start at $500 for installing one unit but climb substantially with whole-home installations.
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.
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. (As of 2023, tax credits for heat pumps and other energy efficiency upgrades have gone live! Learn more about these credits on the Department of Energy’s website.)
See the chart below to discover the utility and state offered incentives and rebates for energy efficiency projects.
The EnergySmart Homes partner-installers 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 on your proposal) and will assist you with the paperwork. The EnergySmart Homes Team is here to help!
To access the utility rebates and state incentives you must use a Con Ed, NYSEG or NYSERDA participating installer.
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.
Don’t forget to take your IRS tax credit for heat pump installations. ENERGY STAR air source heat pumps installed before 12/31/2022 qualify for a $300 credit. Installations completed after that date will be eligible for a higher tax credit. Consult a tax professional for questions about how to take advantage of this tax credit.
Not sure what heat pump is right for your home? Check out NYSERDA’s Heat Pump Planner!
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