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2019 NYSERDA Geothermal Installation Rebates (Contractor Rebates)

2019 NYSERDA Geothermal Installation Rebates (Contractor Rebates)

by HVAC Distributors

Contractors in New York State, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has geothermal rebates for ground source heat pump installations. For assistance determining qualifying match-ups, use the AHRI site.

ClimateMaster Heat Pump Systems
Equipment TypeEfficiency Level
(AHRI Rated, as applicable)
NYSERDA Rebate
Closed Loop Water-to-Air17.1+ Cooling EER, 3.6+ Heating COP
  • $1,500/ton of cooling capacity (systems 10 tons or less)

  • $1,200/ton of cooling capacity (systems over 10 tons)

Open Loop Water-to-Air21.1+ Cooling EER, 4.1+ Heating COP
  • $1,500/ton of cooling capacity (systems 10 tons or less)

  • $1,200/ton of cooling capacity (systems over 10 tons)
Closed Loop Water-to-Water16.1+ Cooling EER, 3.1+ Heating COP
  • $1,500/ton of cooling capacity (systems 10 tons or less)

  • $1,200/ton of cooling capacity (systems over 10 tons)
Open Loop Water-to-Water20.1+ Cooling EER, 3.5+ Heating COP
  • $1,500/ton of cooling capacity (systems 10 tons or less)

  • $1,200/ton of cooling capacity (systems over 10 tons)
Direct Exchange16.0+ Cooling EER, 3.6+ Heating COP
  • $1,500/ton of cooling capacity (systems 10 tons or less)

  • $1,200/ton of cooling capacity (systems over 10 tons)

Rebates are capped at:

  • $15,000 for single family homes
  • $500,000 for a building
  • $1,000,000 for a site with multiple buildings
  • $7,500,000 per contractor

These rebates are available for NYSERDA-approved contractors. To apply to be an approved contractor, complete and submit the application. Program requirements are available here.