Central Hudson / Clean Heat Rebate: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Central Hudson offers rebates for full-load air-source heat pump installation projects based on your specific project category.
Serves: New York state's mid-Hudson Valley, from the northern suburbs of New York City to the Capital District near Albany.
Do I Qualify
- Use a certified Clean Heat contractor and qualifying equipment sized to heat the whole home.
- The contractor must verify eligibility for the Weatherized Tier.
- Projects replacing existing full-load heat pump systems are ineligible.
- A heat pump serving only part of the home's heating needs is ineligible.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted heat pump or mini-split | Single-family ≥1,000 sq ft; base tier; full-load heating. | $4,000 per single-family home |
| Ducted heat pump or mini-split | Single-family ≥1,000 sq ft; Weatherized Tier; full-load heating. | $8,000 per single-family home |
| Ducted heat pump or mini-split | Single-family <1,000 sq ft; base tier; full-load heating. | $2,000 per single-family home |
| Ducted heat pump or mini-split | Single-family <1,000 sq ft; Weatherized Tier; full-load heating. | $4,000 per single-family home |
| Ducted heat pump or mini-split | Single-family ≥1,000 sq ft; base tier; decommission fossil heating. | $7,000 per single-family home |
| Ducted heat pump or mini-split | Single-family ≥1,000 sq ft; Weatherized Tier; decommission fossil heating. | $12,000 per single-family home |
| Ducted heat pump or mini-split | Single-family <1,000 sq ft; base tier; decommission fossil heating. | $3,500 per single-family home |
| Ducted heat pump or mini-split | Single-family <1,000 sq ft; Weatherized Tier; decommission fossil heating. | $6,000 per single-family home |
| Expand a partial-load heat pump system | Single-family ≥1,000 sq ft; reach full heating load. | $3,000 per single-family home |
| Expand a partial-load heat pump system | Single-family <1,000 sq ft; reach full heating load. | $1,000 per single-family home |
| Ground-source heat pump retrofit | Single-family ≥1,000 sq ft; base tier; full-load heating. | $15,000 per single-family home |
| Ground-source heat pump retrofit | Single-family ≥1,000 sq ft; Weatherized Tier; full-load heating. | $20,000 per single-family home |
| Ground-source heat pump retrofit | Single-family <1,000 sq ft; base tier; full-load heating. | $7,500 per single-family home |
| Ground-source heat pump retrofit | Single-family <1,000 sq ft; Weatherized Tier; full-load heating. | $10,000 per single-family home |
Who Files It
The participating contractor completes the application. The incentive can be an invoice discount or a payment to the customer or designated recipient.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Choose a certified contractor to calculate the system size and rebate. Review Central Hudson incentives.
- Have the contractor submit the application and required installation documents.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Central Hudson page. The chart was printed Version 3, September 1, 2026. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.