$39.6 million available to low-income New Yorkers for home energy efficiency and electrification upgrades

Fri, May 31st 2024 09:55 amNew York becomes first state to offer US Department of Energy home energyrebate funding; funds now available through state’s EmPower+ program√Advances Climate Act goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2050Submitted by the Office of Gov. Kathy HochulGov. Kathy Hochul joined U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and White House Senior Adviser John Podesta at the Andromeda Community Initiative in Queens on Thursday to celebrate New York state becoming the first state in the nation to offer the first phase of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program funding to consumers.The initial $39.6 million formula grant will expand the reach of New York’s EmPower+ program by allowing more low-income families to improve their homes with energy efficiency and electrification upgrades that will reduce energy costs and transition away from burning fossil fuels in their homes.Thisannouncement supports...