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NYSERDA Room Heat Pump Program
Heating & Cooling Options for NYC Buildings
Upgrade your building’s heating and cooling without starting from scratch. NYSERDA’s Clean Heat for All: Room Heat Pump Program helps eligible multifamily building owners install room heat pumps through subsidized field demonstrations. These systems provide heating and air conditioning from one piece of equipment, using existing window openings or compatible through-wall sleeves.
At NYC PIGEON, we’re putting the spotlight on GREE window heat pumps—a practical option for building owners looking for year-round comfort in a familiar window-air-conditioner format. NYSERDA lists GREE among its vetted vendors for window heat pumps, standard-size PTAC heat pumps, and through-the-wall heat pumps.
What Is the NYSERDA Room Heat Pump Program?
The program connects multifamily building owners with qualified manufacturers to install and evaluate room heat pumps in occupied buildings. Funding helps reduce eligible project costs while NYSERDA collects real-world information about equipment performance and operation in New York’s climate.
Unlike central systems that require ductwork or mini-splits that require separate outdoor equipment and refrigerant lines, packaged room heat pumps combine heating and cooling in a self-contained system. This can simplify installation and reduce disruption for residents.
This is a building-level demonstration program—not an automatic rebate for an individual tenant purchasing one heat pump. Eligibility, equipment selection, available funding, and manufacturer participation determine whether a project can move forward.
Window Heat Pumps: Why Consider GREE?
A window heat pump turns a familiar installation location into a year-round heating and cooling solution. GREE’s Ultra Phoenix model uses a standard window-AC format, making it worth considering for properties where owners prefer a conventional window-unit layout over a saddle-style design.
Heating and Cooling in One Unit
The GREE Ultra Phoenix window heat pump provides:
- 9,300 BTU per hour of cooling capacity at 95°F.
- 9,900 BTU per hour of heating capacity at 47°F.
- 9,300 BTU per hour of heating capacity at 17°F.
Its brochure also advertises heating operation down to -15°F. That minimum operating temperature does not mean the unit maintains its full rated heating capacity at that temperature; equipment selection should account for the room’s actual heating needs.
A Familiar Window-Unit Design
GREE’s standard window-AC format offers an alternative to the saddle-style window heat pumps listed in the program. The right choice depends on window dimensions, room layout, installation clearances, and the building’s heating and cooling requirements.
Plug-In Installation Without Refrigerant Lines
GREE’s brochure describes standard-outlet operation without special wiring or plumbing. Its packaged design also avoids the field-installed refrigerant piping associated with split systems. Window fit, electrical suitability, mounting, sealing, and condensate management still need to be checked for each installation.
Variable-Speed Operation
GREE’s inverter technology adjusts compressor speed to match demand rather than relying only on full-output operation. The brochure lists ENERGY STAR certification and a combined energy efficiency ratio, or CEER, of 15.1. Actual operating costs depend on weather, electricity rates, building conditions, and how the equipment is used.
Explore Window Heat Pump Options
NYSERDA lists the following window heat pump vendors. Start with GREE, then compare other available designs:
- GREE Ultra Phoenix Window Heat Pump — NYSERDA Product Brochure — Standard window-AC format with cold-climate heating and cooling.
- Midea Packaged Window Heat Pump — A window-mounted cold-climate heat pump with a saddle-style design.
- Gradient All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump — A saddle-style heating and cooling system designed to operate from a standard 120V outlet.
For more information from NYC PIGEON, read our GREE Window Heat Pumps: NYC Heating, Cooling & Installation article.
Through-the-Wall Heat Pumps
Already have through-the-wall air conditioners? A compatible through-the-wall heat pump can add heating capability while using the existing equipment opening. Sleeve dimensions, electrical requirements, equipment capacity, and installation conditions must be evaluated before choosing a replacement.
GREE Through-the-Wall Heat Pumps
NYSERDA lists Y&N Gree Commercial USA under its through-the-wall air-conditioning replacement category. This category serves buildings with sleeves originally intended for through-the-wall air conditioners, providing a pathway to heating and cooling from one unit.
Explore GREE through-the-wall heat pump specifications and vendor information on NYSERDA’s program page.
PTAC Heat Pumps
A packaged terminal air conditioner, or PTAC, typically sits in a larger wall sleeve beneath a window. A compatible PTAC heat pump can provide heating and cooling in that location, offering an alternative to equipment that relies on electric-resistance heat.
GREE PTAC Heat Pumps
NYSERDA lists Y&N Gree Commercial USA in its standard-size PTAC heat pump category. These systems are designed for standard PTAC sleeves, typically measuring 16 inches high by 42 inches wide. Existing sleeve condition, electrical supply, capacity requirements, and installation details must be confirmed for the selected equipment.
Explore GREE PTAC heat pump specifications and vendor information on NYSERDA’s program page.
Standard PTAC replacements are a separate category from PTACs installed in hydronic heating cabinets. Do not assume equipment designed for one category will work in the other.
How Much Funding Is Available?
Window Heat Pump Incentives
Eligible projects may receive:
- $2,250 per window heat pump installed in low- to moderate-income dwellings.
- $1,500 per window heat pump installed in market-rate dwellings.
Window incentives cannot exceed the total eligible equipment and installation costs. The total project incentive cap is $500,000.
Through-the-Wall and PTAC Heat Pump Incentives
Eligible through-wall demonstration projects may receive up to $20,000 per apartment, capped at total eligible project costs, including equipment, installation, and building make-ready work. Standard PTAC heat pumps fall within the program’s through-wall categories.
Funding is not guaranteed. Qualified manufacturers decide how to allocate their program awards, and NYSERDA pays incentives directly to those manufacturers. NYSERDA generally expects the incentive to reach the owner as a point-of-sale discount.
Does Your Building Qualify?
Window Heat Pump Projects
NYSERDA’s listed requirements include:
- A property located in New York State.
- Installation of at least 10 window heat pumps.
- A proposal and application submitted through a qualified vendor.
- Documentation for low- to moderate-income sites showing that installation will not cause a net increase in tenants’ housing costs.
Both partial-building and whole-building projects can qualify. Window heat pump applications are accepted until June 30, 2027, or until funding is exhausted.
Through-the-Wall and PTAC Projects
The building must have at least five dwelling units, and the program requires retrofitting at least five dwelling units for a through-wall project. Funded demonstrations must be installed by December 31, 2027.
For NYC and Westchester County, through-wall building prequalification has closed. NYSERDA directs owners in these locations to contact a qualified through-wall heat pump provider to explore available options. This restriction is separate from the window heat pump application pathway.
Important Questions Before You Upgrade
Who Will Pay for Heating Electricity?
A room heat pump may shift heating costs from a building’s central system to an apartment’s electric meter. Owners should evaluate that change before selecting equipment. For low- to moderate-income projects, NYSERDA requires documentation showing that tenants’ net housing costs will not increase.
Will a Heat Pump Lower Operating Costs?
Savings are building-specific. NYSERDA identifies electric-resistance heating, oil-fired boilers, and district steam as good potential fits for room heat pump retrofits. For gas-boiler buildings, it recommends evaluating seasonal operating-cost impacts before proceeding.
Does the Existing Heating System Have to Be Removed?
No. The existing system may remain as emergency backup, but the room heat pumps must serve as the primary heating system under the demonstration requirements. Owners should confirm the required winter operating plan with the qualified vendor before committing to a project.
Plan Your NYC Heat Pump Upgrade
For eligible multifamily buildings, GREE window heat pumps offer a standard-format option for adding cold-climate heating and summer cooling without a conventional split-system installation. GREE also appears in NYSERDA’s standard PTAC and through-the-wall replacement categories, giving owners several equipment pathways to evaluate.
Before purchasing equipment, confirm the building’s eligibility, the exact qualified model, installation requirements, manufacturer participation, and funding availability.
Visit the official NYSERDA Room Heat Pump Program page for current requirements. Program listings do not, by themselves, establish that a contractor is a NYSERDA-qualified manufacturer or guarantee project approval.
Contact NYC PIGEON
Have questions about your NYC installation needs? Contact NYC PIGEON to discuss your property and installation scope.
Call or text: 347-719-1499
Website: https://nycpigeonairconditioner.com/
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