Heat pump incentives in Brooklyn
Brooklyn storefronts heating with gas furnaces or unit heaters can look at cold-climate heat pumps, keeping in mind the program requires the fossil-fuel system to be decommissioned.
We size the system with your mechanical subcontractor, confirm the decommissioning requirements, and file the electrification application alongside any efficiency measures in the same project.
Heat Pump Incentives in Brooklyn: what to know
Brooklyn mixes commercial-strip storefronts along avenues like Flatbush, Fulton and 5th Avenue with light-industrial space in Sunset Park, Red Hook and East Williamsburg, and a large stock of walk-up and mid-size multifamily buildings.
Con Edison supplies electricity across Brooklyn, while gas in Brooklyn is generally supplied by National Grid — so Con Edison's incentives here usually center on electric-saving measures.
Permits and local rules in Brooklyn
Work in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn businesses we focus on HVAC, refrigeration, envelope and electrification measures.
Local Law 97
Many Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn
- Sunset Park
- Bushwick
- Bed-Stuy
- Flatbush
- Crown Heights
- Bay Ridge
- Borough Park
- Williamsburg
- East New York
What's typically included
Cold-climate air-source heat pumps
Ductless and ducted ccASHP systems for storefronts, offices and apartments.
VRF systems
Variable refrigerant flow for larger commercial spaces and multifamily buildings.
Heat pump water heaters
Domestic hot water electrification for businesses and central DHW plants.
Whole-building electrification
Full-load space heating electrification projects, handled as custom applications.
What Con Edison's program rules say
For small businesses, heat pump incentives require decommissioning the existing fossil-fuel heating system, and per-project amounts scale with conditioned floor area.
Small Business custom electrification incentives (full-building heating and hot water) are limited to 50% of project cost or $400,000, whichever is lower.
Multifamily electrification projects fall under the same per-project caps: 85% of cost for affordable (AMEEP) and 70% for market-rate buildings.
Source: Con Edison — Affordable multifamily buildings (AMEEP)
Program rules as published for 2026; Con Edison can change incentives and terms. We confirm current terms before every proposal.
Check eligibility for your Brooklyn property
Heat Pump Incentives in Brooklyn: FAQ
Can Brooklyn businesses get heat pump incentives through Con Edison?
Con Edison supplies electricity across Brooklyn, while gas in Brooklyn is generally supplied by National Grid — so Con Edison's incentives here usually center on electric-saving measures. If your electric bill comes from Con Edison, you can apply.
My gas comes from National Grid — can I still use Con Edison's programs?
Yes, for electric-saving measures, as long as your electricity comes from Con Edison. Gas-saving incentives through Con Edison require a firm Con Edison gas account.
Do you cover all Brooklyn neighborhoods?
Yes. All of Brooklyn is in Con Edison's electric territory.
Do I have to remove my boiler or furnace to get heat pump incentives?
For Con Edison's Small Business heat pump incentives, yes — the existing fossil-fuel heating system must be decommissioned. Multifamily programs have their own rules for full-load heat pumps; we walk you through them for your building.
Are heat pumps a good fit for older NYC buildings?
Often, yes. Cold-climate air-source heat pumps heat effectively in New York winters, and ductless systems avoid opening walls. The walkthrough tells us whether your electrical service can carry the load.
Talk to Clean Ridge about your Brooklyn business
Call now — we'll tell you which Con Edison programs your property may qualify for and what the next step is.