Rebates for High Efficiency Natural Gas Equipment
NYSEG is offering residential natural gas customers rebates for installing qualifying
natural gas equipment and related control equipment on or after July 1, 2009.
The rebates are funded through the Public Service Commission-mandated System
Benefits Charge that appears on customer bills.

The Following Rebates Are Being Offered to Customers Who Meet Program Requirements:

High-efficiency natural gas furnace AFUE 90% or greater.............................$200

High-efficiency natural gas furnace AFUE 92% or greater with ECM ..........$400

High-efficiency natural gas furnace AFUE 94% or greater with ECM ..........$600

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High-efficiency natural gas water boiler AFUE 85% or greater ....................$500

High-efficiency natural gas water boiler AFUE 90% or greater ....................$1,000

High-efficiency natural gas steam boiler AFUE 82% or greater...................$500

Boiler reset control*...............................................................................................$100

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Indirect water heater** ...........................................................................................$300

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Programmable thermostats** (limit 2 per account) ........................................$25

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Duct Sealing***........................................................................................................$600

AFUE = Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency | ECM = Electronically Controlled Motor   * Separate piece of equipment installed by a contractor on a new or existing       non-condensing boiler. **  Installed by a contractor at time of qualifying furnace or boiler replacement, an indirect      water heater uses heat from the main boiler to produce hot water. *** Completed in unconditioned areas only by a contractor at time of qualifying       furnace replacement.

To be eligible, furnaces and boilers must be Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) or Energy STAR® approved. To determine if yourequipment qualifies, view the AHRI and Energy STAR® Web sites. 

Learn more with:

• Information on program guidelines for eligible equipment and proof of purchase requirements
• Program terms and conditions
• Answers to frequently asked questions (available as a printable .pdf file)
• Download a printable .pdf file of the Residential Natural Gas Equipment Rebate Application

To check your rebate status, call the Energy Efficiency Rebate Hotline at 1.800.995.9525.

Duct Sealing Rebate Information
NYSEG/RG&E residential natural gas customers can receive a rebate on duct sealing when they buy and install a qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnace. The work must be completed on or after July 1, 2009 by a qualified contractor* and must be done at the same time as a qualifying furnace replacement. The duct sealing rebate applies only to ductwork located in unconditioned spaces such as garages, crawl spaces or attics. 

Download a printable .pdf file of the Duct Sealing Rebate Application.

*A licensed contractor or a contractor with a federal ID number or a Certificate of Insurance.

Check back for information on other rebate programs under development.