Heat pump incentives in Staten Island
Staten Island buildings tend to have the outdoor space heat pump condensers need, which simplifies electrification layouts.
We size the system with your mechanical subcontractor, confirm the decommissioning requirements, and file the electrification application alongside any efficiency measures in the same project.
Heat Pump Incentives in Staten Island: what to know
Staten Island's commercial customers are mostly strip-mall retail, restaurants, auto shops, medical offices and light industrial space, with garden apartments and smaller multifamily buildings on the North Shore.
Con Edison supplies electricity across Staten Island; gas is generally supplied by National Grid, so Con Edison's incentives here focus on electric measures.
Permits and local rules in Staten Island
Work on Staten Island 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 Staten Island businesses we focus on HVAC, refrigeration, envelope and electrification measures.
Local Law 97
Many Staten Island 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 Staten Island
- St. George
- Stapleton
- Port Richmond
- New Dorp
- Great Kills
- Tottenville
- West Brighton
What's typically included
Cold-climate air-source heat pumps
Ductless and ducted ccASHP systems for storefronts, offices and apartments.
VRF systems
Variable refrigerant flow for larger commercial spaces and multifamily buildings.
Heat pump water heaters
Domestic hot water electrification for businesses and central DHW plants.
Whole-building electrification
Full-load space heating electrification projects, handled as custom applications.
What Con Edison's program rules say
For small businesses, heat pump incentives require decommissioning the existing fossil-fuel heating system, and per-project amounts scale with conditioned floor area.
Small Business custom electrification incentives (full-building heating and hot water) are limited to 50% of project cost or $400,000, whichever is lower.
Multifamily electrification projects fall under the same per-project caps: 85% of cost for affordable (AMEEP) and 70% for market-rate buildings.
Source: Con Edison — Affordable multifamily buildings (AMEEP)
Program rules as published for 2026; Con Edison can change incentives and terms. We confirm current terms before every proposal.
Check eligibility for your Staten Island property
Heat Pump Incentives in Staten Island: FAQ
Can Staten Island businesses get heat pump incentives through Con Edison?
Con Edison supplies electricity across Staten Island; gas is generally supplied by National Grid, so Con Edison's incentives here focus on electric measures. If your electric bill comes from Con Edison, you can apply.
Do you travel to Staten Island?
Yes. All of Staten Island is in Con Edison's electric territory and in our service area.
My gas is from National Grid — what can Con Edison's programs cover?
Electric-saving measures like HVAC controls, motors, refrigeration and heat pumps. Con Edison gas measures require a Con Edison gas account.
Do I have to remove my boiler or furnace to get heat pump incentives?
For Con Edison's Small Business heat pump incentives, yes — the existing fossil-fuel heating system must be decommissioned. Multifamily programs have their own rules for full-load heat pumps; we walk you through them for your building.
Are heat pumps a good fit for older NYC buildings?
Often, yes. Cold-climate air-source heat pumps heat effectively in New York winters, and ductless systems avoid opening walls. The walkthrough tells us whether your electrical service can carry the load.
Talk to Clean Ridge about your Staten Island business
Call now — we'll tell you which Con Edison programs your property may qualify for and what the next step is.