🏠 Big Changes to NYSERDA Comfort Home Rebates in 2025: What Homeowners Need to Know

As of June 2025, NYSERDA has made some important updates to its Comfort Home Rebate Program—a key initiative designed to help New Yorkers improve energy efficiency and comfort while saving money on insulation and window upgrades.

If you’re planning home improvements this summer or fall, here’s what’s changed and what it means for your budget.

🔧 What is the Comfort Home Program?

The Comfort Home program, funded by NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research & Development Authority), offers rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades like insulation, air sealing, and window replacements. It’s designed to reduce your heating and cooling costs while improving year-round comfort.

Comfort Home projects are categorized into three standard upgrade packages:

• Package A: Attic + Rim Joist Insulation

• Package B: Exterior Wall Insulation

• Package C: Window Replacement

📈 What’s Changing in 2025?

• Increase in Attic Insulation Incentive:
  NYSERDA has increased the rebate for attic and rim joist insulation from $1,600 to $2,500 to reflect the significant energy savings these upgrades offer.

• Wall Insulation Remains the Same:
  Wall insulation continues to be one of the highest-value upgrades, with a rebate of $3,000.

• Window Rebates Reduced:
  The rebate for window replacement has been reduced by 50%, from $4,000 to $2,000, to align more closely with typical project costs and energy savings.

💡 New Total Rebate Caps for Combined Packages

While each package has its own value, NYSERDA has also introduced new caps on combined rebate amounts:

• Package B + C (Walls + Windows):
  You’ll receive $3,000 total — not the combined $5,000 from before.

• Package A + B + C (Full Upgrade):
  Even if your project includes attic, wall, and window upgrades, the maximum rebate remains $3,000.

This change is meant to encourage homeowners to focus on the most impactful energy upgrades, rather than bundling all three for a higher payout.

🔍 What This Means for You

If you’re a homeowner:

• Focus on the attic: The increased incentive for attic and rim joist insulation makes this a top priority for both comfort and ROI.

• Talk to your contractor: We can help you choose the most cost-effective upgrade path based on your home’s needs.

🛠 Example Scenarios

1. Attic Only (Package A)
   Old Rebate: $1,600 → New Rebate: $2,500
   Great option for drafty homes with poor insulation.

2. Walls + Windows (B + C)
   Old Rebate: $7,000 → Now capped at: $3,000
   Still valuable, but the incentive is lower than before.

3. Full Upgrade (A + B + C)
   Old Rebate: $8,600 → Now capped at: $3,000
   Less incentive for bundling; focus on highest-impact areas first.

✅ Final Thoughts

NYSERDA’s changes to the Comfort Home program in 2025 signal a shift toward prioritizing insulation over windows and encouraging targeted upgrades that offer the best energy savings. If you're considering home improvements, act soon—rebates can change again, and spots are limited based on funding.

Need help getting started?
Green Home Logic is a certified NYSERDA Comfort Home contractor serving Long Island, Queens, Nassau County, and beyond. We offer free consultations and can guide you through every step of the rebate process.

📞 Call us today to book your free home assessment!

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