Commercial HVAC utility incentives in Brooklyn
Brooklyn's warehouses and light-industrial buildings often have large exhaust and supply fans that run all day; VFDs and EC motors on those fans are a strong fit for HVAC incentives.
We assess your rooftop units, air handlers, fans and controls, match what you have to the measures the program incentivizes, and manage the application and installation with licensed mechanical and electrical subcontractors.
Commercial HVAC Incentives in Brooklyn: what to know
Brooklyn mixes commercial-strip storefronts along avenues like Flatbush, Fulton and 5th Avenue with light-industrial space in Sunset Park, Red Hook and East Williamsburg, and a large stock of walk-up and mid-size multifamily buildings.
Con Edison supplies electricity across Brooklyn, while gas in Brooklyn is generally supplied by National Grid — so Con Edison's incentives here usually center on electric-saving measures.
Permits and local rules in Brooklyn
Work in Brooklyn follows NYC Department of Buildings permitting, and larger buildings are covered by Local Law 97.
Lighting in 2026
Con Edison's 2026 Small Business lighting incentives are offered only in the Jamaica Neighborhood (Southeast Queens) area, so for Brooklyn businesses we focus on HVAC, refrigeration, envelope and electrification measures.
Local Law 97
Many Brooklyn buildings over 25,000 sq ft are covered by NYC's Local Law 97 emissions limits. Efficiency and electrification upgrades lower a building's emissions — we show the expected savings of each measure so you can plan around your limits.
Where we work in Brooklyn
- Sunset Park
- Bushwick
- Bed-Stuy
- Flatbush
- Crown Heights
- Bay Ridge
- Borough Park
- Williamsburg
- East New York
What's typically included
Rooftop unit controls
Advanced rooftop controls (ARC) and dual-enthalpy economizers that cut fan and compressor run time on existing RTUs with useful life left.
Ventilation
Demand-controlled ventilation for dining rooms, gyms and assembly spaces, and kitchen demand-control ventilation for commercial hoods.
Motors & drives
EC motors and variable frequency drives on fans and pumps — among the quickest paybacks in most buildings.
Controls
Energy management systems, advanced thermostats and guest-room energy management for hotels.
What Con Edison's program rules say
Con Edison's 2026 Small Business factsheet lists HVAC measures including advanced rooftop controls, demand-controlled ventilation, EC motors, energy management systems, economizer controls, duct sealing and VFDs.
Incentives are based on the energy each measure is expected to save, so the same upgrade can be worth different amounts in different buildings.
Heat pump incentives require decommissioning the existing fossil-fuel heating system.
Program rules as published for 2026; Con Edison can change incentives and terms. We confirm current terms before every proposal.
Check eligibility for your Brooklyn property
Commercial HVAC Incentives in Brooklyn: FAQ
Can Brooklyn businesses get commercial hvac incentives through Con Edison?
Con Edison supplies electricity across Brooklyn, while gas in Brooklyn is generally supplied by National Grid — so Con Edison's incentives here usually center on electric-saving measures. If your electric bill comes from Con Edison, you can apply.
My gas comes from National Grid — can I still use Con Edison's programs?
Yes, for electric-saving measures, as long as your electricity comes from Con Edison. Gas-saving incentives through Con Edison require a firm Con Edison gas account.
Do you cover all Brooklyn neighborhoods?
Yes. All of Brooklyn is in Con Edison's electric territory.
Which HVAC upgrades qualify for Con Edison incentives?
For small businesses, the 2026 factsheet includes advanced rooftop controls, demand-controlled ventilation, economizer controls, EC motors, VFDs, energy management systems, advanced thermostats, duct sealing and kitchen ventilation controls, plus heat pumps under electrification. We confirm which apply to your equipment on the walkthrough.
Can I get incentives for replacing a broken rooftop unit?
The Small Business program generally pays toward replacing working equipment with more efficient equipment, not toward repairing or replacing failed units. If a unit is near the end of its life, it's worth looking at options before it fails.
Talk to Clean Ridge about your Brooklyn business
Call now — we'll tell you which Con Edison programs your property may qualify for and what the next step is.