Commercial HVAC utility incentives in the Bronx
Bronx retail and medical offices along Fordham Road and the Grand Concourse often run older split systems and packaged units where controls and fan-motor upgrades fit well.
We assess your rooftop units, air handlers, fans and controls, match what you have to the measures the program incentivizes, and manage the application and installation with licensed mechanical and electrical subcontractors.
Commercial HVAC Incentives in the Bronx: what to know
The Bronx has one of the largest concentrations of prewar multifamily and affordable housing in the city, the Hunts Point food distribution hub, and busy retail corridors along Fordham Road, Third Avenue and 149th Street.
Con Edison supplies both electricity and gas across the Bronx, so buildings with firm Con Edison gas accounts can include gas-saving measures alongside electric ones.
Permits and local rules in the Bronx
Work in the Bronx follows NYC Department of Buildings permitting, and larger buildings are covered by Local Law 97.
Lighting in 2026
Con Edison's 2026 Small Business lighting incentives are offered only in the Jamaica Neighborhood (Southeast Queens) area, so for Bronx businesses we focus on HVAC, refrigeration, envelope and electrification measures.
Local Law 97
Many Bronx buildings over 25,000 sq ft are covered by NYC's Local Law 97 emissions limits. Efficiency and electrification upgrades lower a building's emissions — we show the expected savings of each measure so you can plan around your limits.
Where we work in the Bronx
- Mott Haven
- Hunts Point
- Fordham
- Belmont
- Parkchester
- Riverdale
- Pelham Bay
- Kingsbridge
What's typically included
Rooftop unit controls
Advanced rooftop controls (ARC) and dual-enthalpy economizers that cut fan and compressor run time on existing RTUs with useful life left.
Ventilation
Demand-controlled ventilation for dining rooms, gyms and assembly spaces, and kitchen demand-control ventilation for commercial hoods.
Motors & drives
EC motors and variable frequency drives on fans and pumps — among the quickest paybacks in most buildings.
Controls
Energy management systems, advanced thermostats and guest-room energy management for hotels.
What Con Edison's program rules say
Con Edison's 2026 Small Business factsheet lists HVAC measures including advanced rooftop controls, demand-controlled ventilation, EC motors, energy management systems, economizer controls, duct sealing and VFDs.
Incentives are based on the energy each measure is expected to save, so the same upgrade can be worth different amounts in different buildings.
Heat pump incentives require decommissioning the existing fossil-fuel heating system.
Program rules as published for 2026; Con Edison can change incentives and terms. We confirm current terms before every proposal.
Check eligibility for your Bronx property
Commercial HVAC Incentives in the Bronx: FAQ
Can Bronx businesses get commercial hvac incentives through Con Edison?
Con Edison supplies both electricity and gas across the Bronx, so buildings with firm Con Edison gas accounts can include gas-saving measures alongside electric ones. If your electric bill comes from Con Edison, you can apply.
Does Con Edison serve gas in the Bronx?
Yes. Con Edison supplies electricity and gas in the Bronx, so gas-saving measures may qualify if your account is firm gas service.
Is my Bronx building affordable housing for AMEEP?
It is if at least 25% of units are, or are expected to be, occupied by households earning no more than 80% of area or State median income. Many regulated buildings qualify; we help document it.
Which HVAC upgrades qualify for Con Edison incentives?
For small businesses, the 2026 factsheet includes advanced rooftop controls, demand-controlled ventilation, economizer controls, EC motors, VFDs, energy management systems, advanced thermostats, duct sealing and kitchen ventilation controls, plus heat pumps under electrification. We confirm which apply to your equipment on the walkthrough.
Can I get incentives for replacing a broken rooftop unit?
The Small Business program generally pays toward replacing working equipment with more efficient equipment, not toward repairing or replacing failed units. If a unit is near the end of its life, it's worth looking at options before it fails.
Talk to Clean Ridge about your Bronx business
Call now — we'll tell you which Con Edison programs your property may qualify for and what the next step is.