Commercial refrigeration incentives for NYC restaurants & grocers
Walk-in coolers, freezers and display cases run around the clock, which makes refrigeration one of the strongest energy-saving categories for restaurants, delis, bodegas, supermarkets and food distributors.
We survey your refrigeration, match it to Con Edison's 2026 refrigeration measures, and have certified refrigeration technicians do the work — scheduled around your business hours.
What's typically included
Walk-in coolers & freezers
EC evaporator fan motors, evaporator fan controls, automatic door closers and anti-condensation door heater controls.
Display cases
Refrigerated display case replacement and doors on open cases.
Compressors & condensers
Rack compressor and air-cooled condenser measures for larger systems.
Case lighting
LED display-case lighting — in 2026, a Neighborhood Program (Jamaica area) measure only.
What Con Edison's program rules say
Con Edison's 2026 Small Business factsheet includes refrigeration measures such as anti-condensation door heater controls, automatic door closers for walk-ins, evaporator fan controls, rack compressors, air-cooled condensers and display case replacement.
Some refrigeration measures (for example ECM fans and display-case lighting) are listed only under the Neighborhood Program in the Jamaica / Southeast Queens area.
Source: Con Edison — Small Business Neighborhood Program (Southeast Queens)
Anyone handling refrigerant must hold EPA Section 608 certification — our refrigeration subcontractors do.
Program rules as published for 2026; Con Edison can change incentives and terms. We confirm current terms before every proposal.
Who it's a good fit for
- Restaurants, pizzerias and cafes with walk-ins
- Bodegas, delis and convenience stores with reach-in and open cases
- Independent supermarkets and specialty grocers
- Food distributors and commissary kitchens
Refrigeration Incentives by area
- ManhattanHarlem, Washington Heights, Inwood…
- BrooklynSunset Park, Bushwick, Bed-Stuy…
- QueensFlushing, Jackson Heights, Astoria…
- The BronxMott Haven, Hunts Point, Fordham…
- Staten IslandSt. George, Stapleton, Port Richmond…
- Westchester CountyYonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle…
- Jamaica, Queenspossible bonus areaJamaica, South Jamaica, Jamaica Estates…
Check your eligibility
Frequently asked questions
What refrigeration upgrades does Con Edison offer incentives for?
The 2026 Small Business factsheet lists measures such as anti-condensation door heater controls, automatic door closers, evaporator fan controls, display case replacement, rack compressors and air-cooled condensers. A few others, like ECM fan motors and case lighting, are offered through the Neighborhood Program in Southeast Queens.
Will the work shut down my coolers?
Most controls and motor upgrades take a few hours per box. We schedule work around deliveries and service so product stays cold.
Do I need to replace the whole walk-in?
Usually not. Many of the incentivized measures are retrofits to existing, working equipment — motors, controls and door hardware.
Can a grocery store combine refrigeration with HVAC upgrades?
Yes — grocery stores often bundle refrigeration with rooftop unit controls and envelope measures in one project.
Questions about refrigeration incentives?
Call and talk to Clean Ridge directly — we'll tell you what your building may qualify for.