Explore a Clean and Efficient Home
Upgraded homes are highly efficient and often use clean energy, making them comfier and safer.
An energy efficient, upgraded home is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. It has modern appliances and lower energy bills. It’s healthier and more comfortable — and it uses cleaner energy, keeping you and your family safer.
Take a virtual tour of an energy-efficient, upgraded house or apartment below and explore the possibilities for your home.
Heat Pump
Weatherization
Solar + Battery
Induction + Appliances
Water Heating
Electric Vehicle + Charging
Windows + Doors
Heat Pump
Cold-climate heat pumps improve comfort and don’t burn fossil fuels in your home like oil, propane, and natural gas. Learn more about this highly efficient, electric, all-in-one heating and cooling option.
Weatherization
Weatherization upgrades like air sealing and insulation are a key first step on your path to an efficient, upgraded home. Learn more about why weatherization makes your home as efficient and comfortable as possible.
Starting your home energy improvement project? Making sure your electrical panel is ready to power your home is another important way to get ready.
Solar + Battery
Powering your home with solar can save you money on your energy bill and provide you with clean, renewable energy. Whether you rent or own, learn more about the many solar options available to all New Yorkers.
Induction + Appliances
Cook meals faster, accurately control temperatures, and make clean-up easier with an induction stove. Induction stoves do not release harmful fumes like gas stoves and have fewer burn risks than standard electric coils, making them safer and healthier too. Learn more about cleaner cooking and high efficiency electric appliances for every room.
Water Heating
Get all of your home’s hot water needs without burning fossil fuels (like oil, propane, and natural gas) — all while dehumidifying your basement. Learn more about highly efficient heat pump water heaters.
Electric Vehicle + Charging
Home electric vehicle charging is easier and more convenient than filling up with gas. Learn more about the cleaner, healthier way to drive and never get an oil change again.
Windows + Doors
Working with a contractor to install energy efficient doors and windows can help lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Learn more about this weatherization upgrade.
Induction + Appliances
Weatherization
Heat Pump
Water Saving Measures
Heat Pump Water Heater
Electronics
Electric Vehicle + Charging
Community Solar
Induction + Appliances
Induction stoves are the safer, healthier, and better way to cook. Be sure to explore the different styles of induction stoves, including countertop models, to fit your space and design aesthetic! Learn more about cleaner cooking and high efficiency electric appliances for every room.
Weatherization
Weatherization upgrades like air sealing and insulation are a key first step on your path to an efficient, upgraded home. Talk to your landlord or condo board about how weatherization makes your building as efficient and comfortable as possible.
Starting your home energy improvement project? You may need to make sure your unit's electrical panel is ready to power your home.
Heat Pump
Cold-climate air source heat pumps improve comfort and don’t burn fossil fuels in your home like oil, propane, and natural gas. Talk to your landlord or condo board about this highly efficient, electric, all-in-one heating and cooling option.
Water Saving Measures
Faucet aerators and low-flow shower heads are easy-to-install DIY solutions that immediately make your water use more energy efficient. Visit your utility’s online marketplace to find available models with instant discounts.
Heat Pump Water Heater
Get all of your home’s hot water needs without burning fossil fuels — all while dehumidifying your space. You may need to talk to your landlord or condo board about the possibility of switching to a heat pump water heater to see if one would be a good fit for your space.
Electronics
Using advanced power strips and choosing ENERGY STAR® certified products when it’s time to replace your current electronics are simple ways to start using less energy.
Electric Vehicle + Charging
Learn more about the cleaner, healthier way to drive and never pump gas again. Talk to your landlord or condo board about installing electric vehicle charging stations at your building.
Community Solar
Powering your apartment with solar can save you money on your energy bill and provide you with clean, renewable energy. Signing up for a community solar project lets you harness solar power without the need to install equipment at your apartment.
Creating a Cleaner and Healthier Home
There are some basic best practices to follow when making energy efficiency upgrades in your home.
Getting Ready for a More Efficient, Upgraded Home
- Start with a no-cost home energy assessment to find ways to improve your comfort and lower your energy use
- Weatherize your home and upgrade your electrical panel to make systems more efficient
Choose Modern Electric Appliances & Equipment
- Upgrading your heating and water heating has the biggest impact
- Replace your current appliances with efficient electric options before they break down and need replacement
Drive Electric & Harness the Power of the Sun
- Make your next car an electric vehicle (EV) and charge up at home
- Get clean solar power to lower your bills even more
Resources
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Learn how federal tax credits and rebates are helping New Yorkers electrify.
Find a Contractor
Find participating contractors in your area that can help you make home energy improvements.
MyEnergy
Create a custom home improvement plan that includes federal and state incentives you’re eligible for and how to connect with participating contractors.
Sign up for MyEnergy to start a personalized plan to upgrade based on your home’s needs.
Get Started with a Free Home Energy Assessment
Take the first step on your own unique path to better comfort, safer spaces, and lower bills.