Sanfilippo Solutions helps make local homes more comfortable, safer, and less expensive to heat and cool with energy efficiency upgrades. But the upfront costs of these upgrades can make them unaffordable for families in our service area, even with many long-term benefits.
Under NYSERDA’s EmPower+ Program, you can receive these services at significant discounts, or even completely free, when you work with a participating contractor. The team at Sanfilippo Solutions is deeply committed to introducing customers to this program and helping them change their homes for the better. Keep reading to learn more about EmPower+.
What is the EmPower+ Program?
The EmPower+ Program, offered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), helps local households make energy-efficient home improvements. The program’s goal is to reduce household energy use while upgrading the comfort and safety of homes across the state.
Who Pays for EmPower+?
The EmPower program is funded in part by a service charge included in many utility bills for electricity or fuel for customers throughout New York. It’s very likely that you have been contributing to this program already and didn’t realize it. But thankfully, you now have an opportunity to get that money back in the form of reduced-cost home upgrades.
EmPower+ Eligibility Requirements:
- Residence in New York State
- Meet specific income guidelines
- Own or rent (landlord approval required for renters)
Income Guidelines & Incentive Information
EmPower+ income eligibility is based on two tiers:
- Tier 1: Up to $24,000 worth of home improvements for free
- Tier 2: Up to $5,000 worth of home improvement work, free energy assessment, and low-interest loans
Income guidelines for the program are based on the average median household income in your county. These numbers change on a regular basis, but if you contact us, we’re happy to tell you whether you are eligible and, if so, how much you stand to save.
APPLY HERE FOR EMPOWER+Also Available: Comfort Home Program
NYSERDA has another incentive program available as well, called the Comfort Home Program, which is available to all households, regardless of income level. Like EmPower+, there are different tiers:
- Good—Free energy assessment, $1,000 off insulation and air sealing in attic and rim joist
- Better—$2,500 off everything in Good Tier plus insulation and air sealing in floors and walls
- Best—$4,000 off everything in Better Tier plus ENERGY STAR window replacement
Energy Assessments:
A free energy assessment is the first step in any energy efficiency home upgrade project. Our assessment process helps our team identify critical areas where your home is losing energy and provide a roadmap for where to make improvements.
Insulation Installation
Proper insulation makes your home more comfortable year-round, creates more even room-to-room or floor-to-floor temperatures, and lowers your heating and cooling costs. We can upgrade the insulation in your attic, walls, basement, and more.
Air Sealing
Air sealing works hand-in-hand with insulation to prevent unwanted indoor drafts and improve your heating and cooling efficiency. Air sealing helps make your new insulation more effective!
ENERGY STAR Window Replacement
Upgrading to energy-efficient windows not only helps to reduce energy bills but also improves indoor comfort and enhances the aesthetic appeal of your home.
Why Choose Sanfilippo Solutions?
Sanfilippo Solutions is a participating contractor in both the EmPower+ and Comfort Home Programs. Our team of energy efficiency experts will ensure that your home improvements meet the highest standards of quality, and educate you about these and other available incentives.
As a local business committed to helping our community, we’re incredibly proud of our work for the EmPower+ program. We’ve assisted hundreds of households in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties, and we’re here to help you next!
