Commercial refrigeration incentives in Manhattan
Manhattan's delis, bodegas and restaurants pack walk-ins and reach-ins into tight basements and back rooms, where EC fan motors, fan controls and door closers are quick retrofits that don't need more space.
We survey your refrigeration, match it to Con Edison's 2026 refrigeration measures, and have certified refrigeration technicians do the work — scheduled around your business hours.
Refrigeration Incentives in Manhattan: what to know
Manhattan's small commercial customers are mostly ground-floor tenants — restaurants, retail, salons, medical and professional offices — inside larger mixed-use buildings, alongside a deep stock of prewar walk-ups and elevator apartment buildings uptown.
Con Edison supplies electricity across Manhattan and gas service in the borough as well, so both electric and gas-saving measures can be in play if your gas account is firm service with Con Edison.
Permits and local rules in Manhattan
Mechanical and electrical work in Manhattan follows NYC Department of Buildings rules, and many buildings over 25,000 sq ft are covered by Local Law 97 emissions limits.
Lighting in 2026
Con Edison's 2026 Small Business lighting incentives are offered only in the Jamaica Neighborhood (Southeast Queens) area, so for Manhattan businesses we focus on HVAC, refrigeration, envelope and electrification measures.
Where we work in Manhattan
- Harlem
- Washington Heights
- Inwood
- East Harlem
- Lower East Side
- Chinatown
- Midtown
- Chelsea
What's typically included
Walk-in coolers & freezers
EC evaporator fan motors, evaporator fan controls, automatic door closers and anti-condensation door heater controls.
Display cases
Refrigerated display case replacement and doors on open cases.
Compressors & condensers
Rack compressor and air-cooled condenser measures for larger systems.
Case lighting
LED display-case lighting — in 2026, a Neighborhood Program (Jamaica area) measure only.
What Con Edison's program rules say
Con Edison's 2026 Small Business factsheet includes refrigeration measures such as anti-condensation door heater controls, automatic door closers for walk-ins, evaporator fan controls, rack compressors, air-cooled condensers and display case replacement.
Some refrigeration measures (for example ECM fans and display-case lighting) are listed only under the Neighborhood Program in the Jamaica / Southeast Queens area.
Source: Con Edison — Small Business Neighborhood Program (Southeast Queens)
Anyone handling refrigerant must hold EPA Section 608 certification — our refrigeration subcontractors do.
Program rules as published for 2026; Con Edison can change incentives and terms. We confirm current terms before every proposal.
Check eligibility for your Manhattan property
Refrigeration Incentives in Manhattan: FAQ
Can Manhattan businesses get refrigeration incentives through Con Edison?
Con Edison supplies electricity across Manhattan and gas service in the borough as well, so both electric and gas-saving measures can be in play if your gas account is firm service with Con Edison. If your electric bill comes from Con Edison, you can apply.
Does Clean Ridge work in all of Manhattan?
Yes — from Inwood to the Battery. Every Manhattan address is in Con Edison's electric territory.
My landlord pays the electric bill — can I still apply?
The program application is signed by the Con Edison account holder or the owner. If your landlord holds the account, we can prepare the paperwork for their signature.
What refrigeration upgrades does Con Edison offer incentives for?
The 2026 Small Business factsheet lists measures such as anti-condensation door heater controls, automatic door closers, evaporator fan controls, display case replacement, rack compressors and air-cooled condensers. A few others, like ECM fan motors and case lighting, are offered through the Neighborhood Program in Southeast Queens.
Will the work shut down my coolers?
Most controls and motor upgrades take a few hours per box. We schedule work around deliveries and service so product stays cold.
Talk to Clean Ridge about your Manhattan business
Call now — we'll tell you which Con Edison programs your property may qualify for and what the next step is.