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HEAP, SNAP, and other home energy eligibility concerns

Upgrade your home's energy efficiency with ease and affordability through True Building Performance. Discover sustainable and secure energy-efficient solutions for homes in New York's capital district. Take the first step towards getting your energy efficiency project started today!

New York has many resources available to help residents with low to moderate income afford energy efficiency upgrades. If you are in HEAP, SNAP, TANF or other income eligible programs, you can get free energy upgrades for your home. This program starts with a free assessment to determine any resident’s energy use and provides a clear plan from a qualified contractor on how to improve efficiency and reduce energy costs. A brief list of the eligibility requirements is featured below and links to more detailed charts are on NYSERDA’s website and are included on this page.

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Those already in HEAP and SNAP are automatically eligible for EmPower+ tier 1

EmPower+ tier 1

The incentives don’t stop there for low income EmPower+ eligible residents, which is those with less than 4 units in their building (yes tenants are eligible too) who also purchase energy from National Grid or other similar energy companies and pay SBC (or have oil propane, or kerosene), and have income below 60% of the state’s median income. This is also the same eligibility for H.E.A.P the Home Energy Assistance Program and those in S.N.A.P are also automatically eligible. For more specifics, you can visit NYSERDA’s website here. Based on the energy assessment EmPower+ can provide many no cost energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, air sealing, and high efficiency lighting. They also offer to replace low efficiency older refrigerators and freezers as well as offering financing for heat pumps. A more complete list of empowerment offerings and more specifics of the program can be found on NYSERDA’s website.

EmPower+ Tier 3

EmPower+ for moderate income is open to more New Yorkers with higher limits on who is income eligible. This program offers the same free assessment of your home's energy use and offers financing for those eligible to complete the work. This financing can be up to 50% of the cost on eligible upgrades. This program can also assist multi-unit homeowners with income eligible tenants. Those with 2-4 units and eligible tenants can receive discounts on energy efficiency upgrades up to $10,000.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

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   Shannon Popp 
 2024-02-02
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Interactions were pleasant and professional at every level from scheduling, getting an estimate, and installation. The installation crew was great! We noticed a spot that didn't adhere and they came back later that same day to correct it. Richard - we really appreciate the prompt and easy communication. Thank you!
  
 
       
   phillip lucien 
 2023-11-22
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great experience with Richard and his team.  From beginning to end, they walked us through the process and stayed in constant communication with us along the way.  Our house is so much warmer following their work, just in time for the winter months.  Thanks again for everything.  We highly recommend True Building Performance!!!
  
 
       
   Joanie Anderson 
 2023-11-12
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We needed our garage insulated. They replied promptly to my call and scheduled the estimate within days. It took half a day to complete and we’re happy with the work.
  
 
       
   Frank Vedder 
 2023-10-13
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great staff very thorough work and looking forward to saving on my energy bill.
  
 
       
   matt Hotopp 
 2023-08-24
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Richard has mastered the process of assessment and recommendations for energy savings. His knowledge of costs and benefits of air sealing, insulation and equipment upgrades allowed him to provide advice customized for our house, and he did not hesitate to advise us to make no changes where costs exceeded benefits, even for services that his company provides. Very helpfu and honest.  Excellent.
  
 
       
   Dan 
 2023-07-14
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were recommended to speak to True Building Performance by two non-profits that advise on home Heating & Cooling as being honest and straight forward.  That was exactly what we received. We discussed our house and our situation and we ended up not needing anything from True Building Performance at this time and he was able to give me a referral to somebody who could resolve our issue.

I want to make this clear - the gentlemen said he didn't think an evaluation was necessary.  He didn't try to get us to sign up for an evaluation we didn't need or upsell us on anything and I don't know much about this stuff so it would've been easy. Just an honest person who gave us an great referral who also has been honest and straight forward.  If you need an audit this is the company to go to. The group that recommended TBP was the Clean Energy Hub for the Capital Region and the Cornell Extension Program.
  
 
       
   heathe hockford 
 2023-01-19
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Contacted nyserda in which they put us in contact with Paul and Richard from true building performance. Right from the start they were amazing to work with. They came and did all the work that was on the proposal. The crew, joe,Mike,will,Harley and brazeer we're amazing. They worked extremely well as a team. They were on time,neat and meticulous in their work. I highly recommend this company cthis company to anyone. Guaranteed I would hire them again if needed
  
 
       
   G Office 
 2023-01-10
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We moved into our current home in Sept 2021.  The first winter was painfully cold.  After doing hours of research and general maintenance I discovered the attic insulation services of True Building Performance.  Paul stopped over on a very hot Aug 2022 morning and did an inspection of attic insulation.  What he found was destroyed insulation from pests and ducting installation.  He informed us that we basically had zero R value in our attic.  Pauls crew returned in mid September 2022 to tackle the job over 2 days.

His team pulled the old insulation, removed and sealed the "attic/house fan", air sealed the entire attic, dry walled dead attic vents, and added insulation into the walls between our garage and main house.  Once all the prep was done his team blew in 15" of blown cellulose insulation.

Granted this winter hasn't been as severe so far, but wow what a difference.  We are able to heat our house with our wood stove and haven't needed to turn on any additional heat sources.

Updating insulation isn't the most glamorous home remodel but out of all the updates we've done in the last year the new insulation has been the most impactful to our quality of life.

Thank you Paul and everyone at True Building Performance!

With all these incentives upgrading the efficiency of your home has never been easier or cheaper. True Building performance can’t wait to help you get your energy efficiency project started. True Building Performance is committed to providing safe, secure, and sustainable energy efficient solutions for homes in the capital district of New York.

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