Multifamily energy retrofits in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has thousands of 6- to 50-unit walk-ups and elevator buildings, many of them rent-stabilized or affordable — a natural fit for AMEEP if at least a quarter of units serve households at or under 80% of median income.
Clean Ridge scopes the building, prepares the application and coordinates licensed installers — from common-area and boiler-room upgrades to whole-building heat pump projects.
Multifamily Energy Retrofits 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.
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
Heating plant & distribution
Boiler and heating controls, pipe insulation, and EC motors / VFDs on pumps and fans.
Electrification
Central and ductless heat pumps and heat pump water heaters, which carry the program's electrification incentives.
Ventilation
ECM roof exhaust fans and ventilation upgrades that steady airflow and cut fan energy.
Common areas & envelope
Hallway, stairwell and garage upgrades, air sealing and other envelope measures.
What Con Edison's program rules say
AMEEP serves affordable housing — projects where at least 25% of units are, or are expected to be, occupied by households earning no more than 80% of area or State median income.
Source: Con Edison — Affordable multifamily buildings (AMEEP)
Under the 2026 program manual, AMEEP (affordable) project incentives are capped at 85% of project cost and market-rate projects at 70%, so the owner always carries a share.
Source: Con Edison — Affordable multifamily buildings (AMEEP)
2026 multifamily projects had to be install-complete by Oct 30, 2026. New projects will most likely follow 2027 program rules and rates, which we confirm before quoting.
Source: Con Edison — Affordable multifamily buildings (AMEEP)
Buildings in parts of Southeast Queens served by Con Edison's Jamaica network may qualify for Neighborhood Program bonus incentives on top of the base program.
Source: Con Edison — Multifamily Neighborhood Program (Southeast Queens)
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
Multifamily Energy Retrofits in Brooklyn: FAQ
Can Brooklyn buildings get multifamily energy retrofits 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.
What counts as a multifamily building for Con Edison's programs?
Residential buildings with five or more units. Buildings with fewer units, or single storefronts, generally go through other programs.
How do I know if my building qualifies as affordable (AMEEP)?
Under the program manual, a project counts as affordable housing when at least 25% of units are, or are expected to be, occupied by households earning no more than 80% of area or State median income. There are two ways to document that; we help you pull the paperwork together.
Talk to Clean Ridge about your Brooklyn building
Call now — we'll tell you which Con Edison programs your property may qualify for and what the next step is.