Programs For Which You May Qualify:

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Tompkins Community Action (607-273-8816 x128)
Potential Benefit: $2,000 (average)
You Pay: $0 Landlords pay: $700 (average)
You Can Save: 20%-30% (average annual energy savings)
You or landlord can sign up. You and landlord 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
Landlords 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. The landlord signs up and you send your information to the agency.

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
You Can Save: $200-$700 (average annual energy savings)
Available only if you pay for utilities. You sign up and if eligible, 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: $0
You Can Save: $316 (average annual energy savings)
You sign up and landlord needs to approve. Available only if you pay for utilities. You sign up and if eligible, receive benefits directly. Some measures may require a 25% landlord contribution.

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