★ Possible Neighborhood Program bonus area
Con Edison small business incentives in Jamaica & Southeast Queens
This is the one part of Con Edison's territory where Small Business lighting incentives are still offered in 2026: LED fixtures, lighting controls and display-case lighting are Neighborhood Program measures, alongside bonus incentives on HVAC, envelope and refrigeration.
Clean Ridge Energy handles the parts that slow owners down: the walkthrough, the scope, the program paperwork and the installation schedule. You see the estimated incentive and your share of the cost in writing before any work starts.
Small Business Rebates in Jamaica & Southeast Queens: what to know
Southeast Queens combines the Jamaica Avenue and Merrick Boulevard commercial corridors, businesses around JFK, and a mix of small multifamily buildings, churches and community facilities.
Con Edison runs a Neighborhood Program in Southeast Queens for properties served by its Jamaica electric network. Eligible small businesses and multifamily buildings may receive bonus incentives on top of the base programs, and the program confirms eligibility against each account.
Permits and local rules in Jamaica, Queens
Work here follows NYC Department of Buildings permitting. Because the bonus area follows Con Edison's electric network rather than ZIP codes, some addresses in the same ZIP may qualify while others don't.
Lighting in 2026
Con Edison's 2026 Small Business lighting incentives are offered only through the Neighborhood Program — this area. If the property is confirmed on the Jamaica network, LED fixtures, lighting controls and display-case lighting may qualify.
Where we work in Jamaica, Queens
- Jamaica
- South Jamaica
- Jamaica Estates
- Briarwood
- Hollis
- St. Albans
- Cambria Heights
- Queens Village
- Laurelton
- Rosedale
- Bellerose
What's typically included
HVAC & controls
Advanced rooftop unit controls, demand-controlled ventilation, EC motors, variable frequency drives, energy management systems and advanced thermostats.
Refrigeration
Walk-in cooler and freezer upgrades, EC fan motors, evaporator fan and anti-sweat heater controls, and refrigerated display case replacements.
Building envelope
Air sealing, roof and wall insulation and secondary windows — measures that cut both heating and cooling loads.
Electrification
Cold-climate air-source heat pumps and heat pump water heaters, where the existing fossil-fuel heating system is decommissioned.
What Con Edison's program rules say
Eligibility is for Con Edison commercial customers in service classes 2, 9 or 51 with an average peak demand under 300 kW over a rolling 12 months. Larger accounts go through Con Edison's Commercial & Industrial program.
Incentives are for replacing existing, working equipment with qualifying efficient equipment — not for repairs or for equipment that has already failed.
In 2026, Small Business lighting incentives are offered only through the Neighborhood Program in the Jamaica / Southeast Queens area.
Source: Con Edison — Small Business Neighborhood Program (Southeast Queens)
A measure can't receive incentives from Con Edison and NYSERDA (or another utility) for the same equipment.
Program rules as published for 2026; Con Edison can change incentives and terms. We confirm current terms before every proposal.
Check eligibility for your Jamaica, Queens property
Small Business Rebates in Jamaica, Queens: FAQ
Can Jamaica, Queens businesses get small business rebates through Con Edison?
Con Edison runs a Neighborhood Program in Southeast Queens for properties served by its Jamaica electric network. Eligible small businesses and multifamily buildings may receive bonus incentives on top of the base programs, and the program confirms eligibility against each account.
Which neighborhoods are in Con Edison's Southeast Queens Neighborhood Program?
Con Edison lists Bellerose, Briarwood, Brookville, Cambria Heights, Floral Park, Hollis, Jamaica, Jamaica Estates, Laurelton, Queens Village, Rosedale, South Jamaica, St. Albans and the JFK area — but eligibility depends on whether the property is served by the qualifying electric network.
Is the Neighborhood Program bonus guaranteed if I'm in Jamaica?
No. A ZIP code only tells us a property might qualify. Con Edison confirms eligibility against the account and the electric network serving it, and incentives can't exceed the total project cost.
How long is the Neighborhood Program available?
Con Edison has confirmed it for 2026. Program terms can change each year, so we check the current terms before every proposal.
Who qualifies for Con Edison's small business rebates?
Con Edison commercial electric customers in service classes 2, 9 or 51 whose average peak demand is under 300 kW over the last 12 months. Most storefronts, restaurants, offices and nonprofits fall in that range. Larger accounts use Con Edison's Commercial & Industrial program instead.
Does the program still pay for LED lighting?
For 2026, Small Business lighting incentives are only available through the Neighborhood Program in the Jamaica / Southeast Queens area. Outside that area, the strongest opportunities are usually HVAC controls, refrigeration and envelope upgrades.
Talk to Clean Ridge about your Jamaica, Queens business
Call now — we'll tell you which Con Edison programs your property may qualify for and what the next step is.