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Pick a topic, get updates! (opens in new window) Find a Program Find A Contractor About Language Print this page Back to All Programs Clean Heat for All: Room Heat Pump Program Modernizing New York State's existing buildings requires innovative solutions and the ability to scale the adoption of clean, energy efficient technologies. Room heat pumps offer a practical pathway to upgrade thousands of multifamily buildings across New York. Through strategic partnerships with manufacturers and building owners, NYSERDA is accelerating the development and deployment of these technologies while collecting critical performance data to build market confidence and drive widespread adoption. Connect with Qualified Manufacturers Want to stay connected on all the latest updates, information and news about the Room Heat Pump Program? Join Our Email List Key Program Benefits NYSERDA is investing in product development and field demonstrations to ensure room heat pumps perform reliably in New York's diverse climate. Product development. NYSERDA has vetted and collaborated with room heat pump manufacturers to identify products that have been developed to meet New York building owner’s rigorous performance and quality standards. Field demonstrations and real-world performance data collection. Once a product is ready, NYSERDA is connecting building owners with these qualified manufacturers to host subsidized field demonstrations that include collecting real-world performance data. Third-party testing. NYSERDA is collaborating with the Syracuse University Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) to test the qualified room heat pump products to better understand the true, seasonal cost of operation in New York’s climate conditions. Program Offerings for Multifamily Building Owners NYSERDA provides funding to lower the cost of installing room heat pumps for New York State multifamily building owners. Window Heat Pump Field Demonstration Incentives $2,250 per window heat pump installed in low- to moderate-income dwellings. $1,500 per window heat pump installed in market-rate dwellings. Incentives are capped at 100% of total project cost (material cost + installation cost, and the total project incentive cap is $500,000. Through-Wall Heat Pump Field Demonstration Incentives Up to $20,000 per apartment for through-wall heat pump installation and demonstration. Capped at 100% of total project cost (material cost, installation cost, building make-ready work) Why Choose Room Heat Pumps? Room heat pumps have the following advantages over other multifamily heating and cooling solutions: Lower upfront cost and installation complexity As a packaged product, there is no refrigerant piping, limited electrical upgrades needed. Faster installation timeline Little design needed for each project; faster install. Minimal resident disruption during installation More consistent, comfortable outcomes for customers (temperature control, potential for improved indoor air quality throughout all seasons). Local Law 97 compliance Is Your Building a Good Fit for Room Heat Pumps? The table below shows the ideal building characteristics for room heat pump retrofits, but it’s also a good idea to explore a more detailed comparison of the applicability of room heat pumps vs. Other heat pump systems. Window Heat Pumps Through-Wall Heat Pumps Existing Heating System Electric Resistance Good fit Good fit Oil Fired Boiler Good fit Good fit Gas Fired Boiler Conditional Recommend evaluation of seasonal operating cost impacts Conditional Recommend evaluation of seasonal operating cost impacts District Steam Good fit Good fit Existing Floor Plan Single or Double-Hung Windows in Living Room and Each Bedroom — at least one window without fire escape obstruction or other façade constraints Good fit PTAC sleeve in every room Good fit Metering Type Master Metered Good fit Good fit Sub-Metered Good fit