Programs You May Qualify For:

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Tompkins Community Action (607-273-8816 x128)
Available Benefit: $2,000 (average)
You Pay: $700
Tenants pay: $0 (average)
Energy Savings: 20%-30% (average annual energy savings)
Your contribution depends on percentage of units with incomeeligible tenants. Free to income-eligible landlords. Landlord or tenants can sign up. You and your tenants need to approve work.
**If you qualify for both WAP and AHP, apply for WAP first.

NYSERDA Assisted Home Performance (AHP)

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (607-227-4500)
New York State Energy Research and Development (1-877-NY-SMART)
Available Incentive: up to $10,000
You may qualify for a 50% subsidy of the cost of energy improvements up to $5,000 (1 unit) or $10,000 (2-4 units) in units with income-eligible tenants. You sign up and tenants send their information to the contractor.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Tompkins Community Action (607-273-816 x134)
Department of Social Services (607-274-5264)
County Office for the Aging (607-274-5484)
You Pay: $0
Tenants Pay:$0
Energy Savings: $200-$700 (average annual energy savings)
If tenants pay for utilities, they sign up and receive benefits directly.
**Residents over age 60 may qualify for additional benefits. Contact the Office of the Aging (274-5484) for more information.

NYSEG Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

NYSEG (800-572-1111)
You Pay: $0
You Can Save: Up to $300

EmPower New York

Tompkins Community Action (607-273-8816 x118)
You Pay: 25% of costs of improvements
Tenants pay: $0
Energy Savings: $316 (average annual energy savings)
Tenant signs up and you approve. Available only if tenant pays for utilities.

*Remember, everyone's situation is unique and programs change. Contact the listed agencies for more information.