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Clean Heat Connect is NYSERDA’s partner network of cold-climate air source heat pump manufacturers and distributors supporting their contractors through technical and educational resources.

Clean Heat Connect supports NYS Clean Heat, a Statewide heat pump rebate program offered by the New York State electric utilities, with tools for contractors to help maximize their heat pump business.

How to make the most of Clean Heat Connect

If this is your first time visiting Clean Heat Connect, we recommend moving through the tool and resources in order, starting with Sizing & Design. You can revisit these tools at any time to support your heat pump business processes — from outreach, to sales, to a safe, smooth installation.

Outdoor Heat Pump

Sizing & Design Materials

Resources on sizing for cold-climates, weatherization, zoning, split systems, ducted systems, electrical services, and more.

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Installation Materials

Resources on flare fitting, refrigerant use, protection from electrical surges, commissioning, installing in cold climates, and more.

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Sales & Marketing Materials

Industry tools for project pricing and available tax credits, along with resources for your customers designed to help close deals.

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More NYSERDA Program Opportunities

NYSERDA offers additional funding opportunities that can help heat pump installers. Programs include money for hiring, training, and more.

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Utility Program Manuals & More

Information on incentive amounts by utility, field assessments, and training opportunities designed to help you maximize your utility’s program.

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Helpful Links

Keep building your heat pump toolkit with these additional resources from trusted leaders in residential heating and cooling.

Events & Training

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Calendar of Trainings

In-person and virtual events for heat pump professionals hosted by leaders in New York State’s residential heat pump market.

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Clean Heat Training

These courses are designed to help contractors optimize their heat pump business within the NYS Clean Heat program opportunity.

More NYS Clean Heat Resources

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Resources for Partners

Helpful information for suppliers and manufacturers in the NYS heat pump market.

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NYS Clean Heat for Residents

View the residential NYS Clean Heat webpage. You’ll find resources and information you can use to educate consumers and help make the heat pump sale.

Central Hudson, Con Edison, Orange & Rockland, NYSEG, RG&E and National Grid

NYS Clean Heat for Contractors

Visit the electric utilities participating contractor webpage. You’ll find all compliance and resource documents needed to submit incentive applications.