Resources

Training resources and opportunities will be added to this section as they become available.

Assistance from NYSERDA is available for helping to develop and retain a workforce to perform jobs in the heat pump market.

• New York State Clean Energy Internship Program
• On-the-Job Training for Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology
• Free Online Clean Energy Training Resources

The ability to provide access to GJGNY Loans Funds, administered by NYSERDA, for customers to finance heat pump installations is reserved exclusively for Participating Contractors.

Visit NYSERDA’s website for information on becoming a GJGNY loan-offering contractor.

• A webinar for NYS Clean Heat participating installers was held on 6/30/20. The webinar was recorded and has been posted to YouTube, the slides and follow-up Q&A session from the presentation also available.
• The roles and responsibilities of a Participating Contractor offering a GJGNY Loan can be found in the Green Jobs Green New York Residential Implementation Manual
• NYS Clean Heat Participating ASHP and GSHP Proforma Worksheets and Required Document Submissions

• Ground Source Heat Pump Project Completion Form (National Grid / RG&E / NYSEG)
• International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) – Residential and Light Commercial Design and Installation Manual — this manual is the latest and most comprehensive textbook available for the design and installation of residential and light commercial GSHP systems. Numerous illustrations, charts, diagrams, and tables support and expand the informative text. The manual is available for purchase on the IGSHPA website.
• ENERGY STAR Specification and Product Finder — utility incentives require the installation of models that have earned the ENERGY STAR label. The ENERGY STAR website offers a searchable database for finding and comparing products.
• Best Practices Guide — NYSERDA’s best practice guide recommends methods and steps to implement energy-efficient, cost-effective, and reliable geothermal heating and cooling systems.
• Setback Requirements — projects must meet all setback requirements by the local jurisdiction having authority or those requirements specified in the ANSI/CSA/IGSHPA C448 Series-16 Standard—whichever is stricter.
• Large Project Completion Form — an example of the type of attestment form required at the completion of each large GSHP project that is completed by both the participating contractor and customer; this form will be updated for the NYS Clean Heat Program. 
• Small Project Completion Form — an example of the type of attestment form required at the completion of each small GSHP project that is completed by both the participating contractor and customer; this form will be updated for the NYS Clean Heat Program. 

• Commissioning Checklist (National Grid / RG&E / NYSEG)
• Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) Resources — valuable resources developed by NEEP that should referenced when looking to install a cold climate ASHP:
  • Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump List
  • Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Specification
  • Guide to Sizing and Selecting Air Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climates
  • Guide to Installing Air Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climates
• NYSERDA Air Source Heat Pump Tips Fact Sheet — NYSERDA tips sheet for consumers explaining how to get the most out of their heat pump.

• ENERGY STAR Specifications and Product Finder — find product models that have earned the ENERGY STAR label and compare features, savings, and more.
• ENERGY STAR Electric Storage Water Heater Fact Sheet — fact sheet explaining how an electric storage water heat works and the average energy cost savings a household can expect when they install one.

• NYS Clean Heat Program Manual
• NYS Clean Heat Implementation Plan
• NYS Public Service Commission Document and Matter Management System, Case 18-M-0084
• NYS Clean Heat Program 1st Biannual Stakeholder Conference (11/20/2020) Presentation
• NYS Clean Heat Program 1st Biannual Stakeholder Conference (11/20/2020) Q&A

• Non-Conformance Categories
• Air Source Heat Pump Checklist
• Ground Source Heat Pump Checklist
• Heat Pump Water Heater Checklist
• Quality Policies and Procedures

Note: You must be a Participating Contractor prior to submitting any incentive applications. Failure to do so, will delay the review and payment of these applications. Please ensure you have completed both Steps 1 and 2 to Become a Participation Contractor.

• Central Hudson Gas & Electric: Submit your incentive applications through the online application site.
• Con Edison:
  • Residential, Multifamily, and Small-to-Medium Business Projects: Submit project incentive applications directly into the online intake tool. Send an email stating that you have project(s) ready for pre-approval/submittal. Con Edison, or its associated implementation contractors, will follow up with login credentials for the online intake tool.
    • Residential: CleanHeat@ConEd.com
    • Multifamily: CleanHeatMultifamily@coned.com
    • Small-to-Medium Business: CleanHeatSMB@coned.com
  • Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and Large Custom Projects:  All projects must be pre-approved before installation. For more details, visit coned.com/cleanheatcommercial or send an email to cleanheatcommercial@coned.com with questions.
• National Grid: Complete the incentive application and follow the instructions at the top of the application.
• New York State Electric and Gas Corporation: Submit project incentive applications directly into the online intake tool. Email info@nysegrgecleanheat.com, stating that you have project(s) ready for submittal. NYSEG, or its associated implementation contractors, will follow up with login credentials for the online intake tool.
  • Please note only projects from eligible Participating Contractors will be accepted for review. For custom incentive projects, NYSEG, or its associated implementation contractors, will follow up regarding project eligibility and pre-approval decision.
• Orange & Rockland:
  • For all Orange and Rockland Projects: Submit project incentive applications directly into the online intake tool. Email info@OandRresidential.com, stating that you have project(s) ready for submittal. Orange and Rockland, or its associated implementation contractors, will follow up with login credentials for the online intake tool.
  • Please note only projects from eligible Participating Contractors will be accepted for review. For custom incentive projects, Orange and Rockland, or its associated implementation contractors, will follow up regarding project eligibility and pre-approval decision.
• Rochester Gas & Electric: Submit project incentive applications directly into the online intake tool. Email info@nysegrgecleanheat.com, stating that you have project(s) ready for submittal. RG&E, or its associated implementation contractors, will follow up with login credentials for the online intake tool.
  • Please note only projects from eligible Participating Contractors will be accepted for review. For custom incentive projects, RG&E, or its associated implementation contractors, will follow up regarding project eligibility and pre-approval decision.