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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

Iris B Carty

I hired True Building Performance to replace my attic insulation, as well as repair the soffits around the roof of my house. Prior to starting the project, Richard Rodriguez, TBP’s energy use specialist, did an energy audit to determine exactly what was needed to make my home as energy efficient and comfortable as possible. A crew (led by Basheer) then came to do the job. They were outstanding—very professional and courteous. On completion of the project they thoroughly cleaned up, inside and out. I highly recommend that anyone needing insulation work done consider TBP to do the job.

Scott Richman

I highly recommend True Building Performance. Richard Rodriquez and the TBP crew provided exceptional service to modernize our home insulation, including thorough inspection with real-time info and suggestions for least-most cost-effective items, a detailed work plan and estimate, securing NYSERDA rebate, detailed job photos, and before/after energy efficiency tests/results. All at a cost that worked within our budget.

Douglas Pilot

Professionals from start to finish! Entire home was insulated top to bottom in one weekend. The difference is amazing. The cellar hasn't dropped below 58 degrees and the main house stays so much warmer now, that we only use the heat at night. We also noticed this summer that the rooms stayed cooler, so we used the AC less as well. Absolutely recommend TBP to anyone looking to insulate their home, or to make recommendations on how to improve energy efficiancy.

Engelvert Azocar

Exceptional service from True Building Performance! I recently had True Building Performance insulate my home and upgrade my electric panel, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the entire experience. From start to finish, everything was handled professionally, efficiently, and with great attention to detail. Richard was amazing, he took the time to explain each step of the process, answered all my questions, and made sure everything went smoothly. The crew showed up and finished all the work in just two days. They worked efficiently and kept everything extremely clean, covering up and cleaning after themselves each day. You could tell they take real pride in their work. The results are fantastic — my home feels so much more comfortable and energy-efficient. My mom is especially happy because her room isn’t cold anymore, which is a huge relief with winter right around the corner. I’m truly grateful for the excellent service and quality workmanship from True Building Performance. Richard and his crew went above and beyond, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, honest, and top-quality home upgrades.

Kim Peterson

I highly recommend working with True Building Performance to make your home more energy efficient. I had attic insulation added and rim joist sealing done and the blower door tests before and after showed a vast improvement. Richard Rodriguez was a pleasure to work with from the initial energy audit all the way through project completion. He made the process easy and educational and got my job done on schedule. The crew was also professional, clean and fast. Give them a call!

R Taft

Richard and his team did an energy assessment on my house then did attic, basement, and siding insulation for my 100 year old house. It’s not even cold yet and I can’t believe the difference it made, my house is so quiet and cozy, it’s just been great. They did dirty, messy work on some of the hottest days we had this summer and the crew got it done in a few days. I’d recommend them to anyone!

Lucina torres

We had an energy audit done that gave us a clear idea about how to improve our home for lower energy cost and energy efficiency. I am very pleased with the services we received including: communication, professionalism, clear explanations, detailed written report, clear recommendations and steps to follow. I am looking forward to hiring them for the work that needs to be done to improve our home. Thank you so much for your excellent service.

matthew mierski

True Buiding Performance performed insulation on our house. We got connected with them through the NYSERDA EmPower+ Program. We really appreciate the work that they did. Richard was phenomenenally helpful at explaining everything to me at the initial inspection. The crew that did the insulation work did a good job and didn't get our house too messy. They were careful to put down plastic wrap at the entrance and on the stairs and in the upstairs hallway. They got all the work done in two days. Check them out if you need insulation work.

Tony Vargas

Very professional crew that were knowledgeable about their craft. Fantastic salesman too. No pressure into paying for services I didn't need and will absolutely be recommending them to friends and family. Will be using them again if I need more mork done.

Danielle Evans

We had an incredible experience with True Building Performance from start to finish. The team was impressively organized—logistics and operations were absolutely top-tier. One of our main priorities was seeing clear milestone progress throughout the project, and they delivered on that. They took the time to walk me through every step, which gave us full confidence in the process. The customer service was some of the best we’ve ever experienced. Mike, Will, Harley, Bashir, Joe, and Joe were not only respectful and professional, but also genuinely kind people. They left our home cleaner than when they arrived, and their attention to detail was outstanding. Can’t recommend them enough—this crew truly sets the standard.

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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