Commercial HVAC utility incentives in Westchester County
Suburban office parks and freestanding retail in Westchester often run multiple rooftop units, where controls retrofits can be rolled out unit by unit.
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 Westchester County: what to know
Westchester's downtowns — Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains, Port Chester — have dense storefront retail, restaurants and professional offices, along with large stocks of multifamily housing, including affordable buildings.
Westchester is Con Edison territory too: Con Edison supplies electricity to most of the county and gas to much of it. A few northern communities are served by another utility, so check the name on your bill.
Permits and local rules in Westchester County
Westchester work is permitted through each city, town or village building department rather than NYC's Department of Buildings, and NYC's Local Law 97 does not apply. Westchester County licenses home improvement contractors separately from NYC.
Lighting in 2026
Con Edison's 2026 Small Business lighting incentives are offered only in the Jamaica Neighborhood (Southeast Queens) area, so for Westchester County businesses we focus on HVAC, refrigeration, envelope and electrification measures.
Where we work in Westchester County
- Yonkers
- Mount Vernon
- New Rochelle
- White Plains
- Port Chester
- Peekskill
- Ossining
- Tarrytown
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 Westchester County property
Commercial HVAC Incentives in Westchester County: FAQ
Can Westchester County businesses get commercial hvac incentives through Con Edison?
Westchester is Con Edison territory too: Con Edison supplies electricity to most of the county and gas to much of it. A few northern communities are served by another utility, so check the name on your bill. If your electric bill comes from Con Edison, you can apply.
Is Westchester covered by Con Edison's programs?
Yes — most of Westchester County is Con Edison electric territory, and Con Edison's Small Business and Multifamily programs apply there just as they do in NYC. A few northern communities are served by another utility.
Do NYC rules like Local Law 97 apply in Westchester?
No. Local Law 97 is a New York City law. Westchester projects follow the local municipality's building department and permit rules.
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 Westchester County business
Call now — we'll tell you which Con Edison programs your property may qualify for and what the next step is.