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Con Edison’s Room Air Conditioner Rebate Program

Receive a $25 rebate on a new ENERGY STAR® room air conditioner purchased between May 15, 2012 and August 22, 2012.

  • Stay Comfortable
  • Save Money
  • Save Energy
  • Help the Environment

ENERGY STAR air conditioners use at least 10 percent less electricity than conventional models, saving you energy and money. Con Edison residential customers can get a $25 rebate when they buy one. Limited to two rebates per customer.

Steps to receive a rebate:

  1. Please read the Program Eligibility Requirements and other Terms and Conditions below before submitting your application.
  2. To submit your rebate application online for faster processing, please CLICK HERE.
  3. Or download a printable form in English or en Español and mail your rebate application.

If you have any questions, check below to see if it has been answered or call 1-800-430-9505.

Con Edison reserves the right to suspend the program at any time based on funding availability.

Eligibility Requirements and other Terms and Conditions for the Room Air Conditioner Rebate Program
  1. All rebates for room air conditioners are offered to Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) directly metered (account holder) residential electric customers only, regardless of their energy supplier.
  2. This offer is limited to two new room air conditioner rebates per customer. An ENERGY STAR® rated room air conditioner must be purchased between May 15, 2012 and August 22, 2012, to be eligible. Rebates will be paid until funds are depleted.
  3. Customer is not eligible to receive financial incentives and/or rebates for the same room air conditioner from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and/or another electric or gas utility company.
  4. Rebate applications must be completed in full, signed, and mailed to Con Edison together with the legible copy of sales receipt that indicates the equipment manufacturer, ENERGY STAR model number, store name, and the date of purchase. Failure to complete this application in full may delay or disqualify your rebate. This information must be postmarked by August 31, 2012. Neither Con Edison, nor its designee shall be responsible for lost, late, illegible, or misdirected mail.
  5. Eligibility for the room air conditioner rebates shall be determined by Con Edison, in its sole discretion. Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks after receipt of complete documentation for payments of rebates approved by Con Edison. Rebates will be paid directly to the Con Edison account holder only.
  6. Customer agrees and consents to Con Edison providing customer information, including but not limited to customer name, account number, electric consumption data, and electric energy savings to its third party evaluation contractor for program evaluation purposes. The evaluation contractor is obligated to Con Edison to keep the information confidential.
  7. This information may also be provided by Con Edison to the New York State Public Service Commission. This information will be aggregated with information about other Con Edison customers.
  8. Customer shall be responsible for all taxes that may be imposed with respect to the rebate offer.
  9. Con Edison has no obligation to notify customer in the event Con Edison, in its sole discretion, determines the customer is not eligible for a room air conditioner rebate.
  10. Con Edison reserves the right to amend or terminate this rebate offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Am I eligible for the Con Edison Room Air Conditioner Rebate Program?
A: All Con Edison residential account holders who purchase a new ENERGY STAR® room air conditioner between May 15, 2012 and August 22, 2012 are eligible for a $25 rebate. Con Edison reserves the right to suspend the program at any time based on funding availability.

Q: What documentation is required for a room air conditioner rebate?
A: You will need to fill out the rebate application and provide a legible sales receipt.

Q: How long will it take to receive the rebate after I submit my rebate application?
A: Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks after receipt of complete documentation for payment of rebates approved by Con Edison. It will take longer if information is missing from the rebate application. Please make sure you fill in all the required information and sign it.

Q: How long will the rebates last?
A: Rebates will be offered for room air conditioners purchased between May 15, 2012 and August 22, 2012. The submission of a complete and accurate application does not guarantee the issuance of a rebate. Con Edison reserves the right to suspend the program at any time based on funding availability.

Q: Is there a limit on the rebates I can get?
A: Yes. The $25 rebate is limited to two (2) rebates per account holder.

Q: How do I submit my paper rebate application?
A: Download a printable form in English or en Español and mail your rebate application along with legible copy of the sales receipt by August 31, 2012 to:

Con Edison Room Air Conditioner Rebate Program
Offer # H441602
PO Box 130002
El Paso, TX 88513-0002

Q: What file formats do you accept for the receipt image?
A: The online rebate application form accepts JPG, PDF, TIF and PNG formats. Please remember that the image must be legible and include the full content of the sales receipt in order for your application to be processed in a timely manner.

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Free Air Conditioners Available for Low-Income New Yorkers!

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces Free Air Conditioners Available for Low-Income New Yorkers With Serious Medical Conditions.

The Annual Cooling Initiative, directed by Homes and Community Renewal, now offers relief for vulnerable New Yorkers during the summers record breaking heat waves.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced assistance for low-income New Yorkers whose health issues pose a medical emergency during the extended period of hot weather forecasted for the state in the coming days.

“The late spring and early summer have already brought several heat waves, which can be life-and-death matters for New Yorkers with serious medical conditions,” Governor Cuomo said. “Senior citizens and children are especially susceptible to heat-related illness, and this initiative will provide low-income homes with much-needed air conditioners so that New Yorkers have the assistance they need to stay cool and healthy.”

In order to protect vulnerable New Yorkers, New York State has set aside $3 million in funding through the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

“Summer heat can be dangerous for many New Yorkers,” said U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer. “I strongly urge eligible families and seniors to take advantage of this program to help keep their homes safe and comfortable. As this heat wave moves across New York, it’s absolutely essential that seniors aren’t put at risk because they can’t afford to keep their homes cool.”

“Working with our non-profit partners across the state, we are happy to provide some relief to those needy New Yorkers with medical conditions,” said Darryl C. Towns, Commissioner/CEO of New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), which administers LIHEAP. “But if you find yourself without air conditioning and in a true heat emergency this summer, please do not wait: head to your nearest local cooling center.”

Eligibility for the program is determined by:

  1. LIHEAP low-income guidelines. (For a four-person household, the maximum gross annual income to qualify is approximately $49,500.)
  2. Having at least one household member who has been diagnosed with a chronic or acute medical condition which is aggravated by exposure to extreme heat situations.
  3. A doctor providing written documentation (dated within the last six months) that air-conditioning assistance is critical to prevent a heat emergency.

Households that have a working air conditioner or have received one from the State in the last 10 years are not eligible.

The cooling program is administered by HCR with funding provided from the federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) funds, through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). HCR’s network of 63 local Weatherization agencies will provide delivery and installation of cooling program services, and funds have been allocated to ensure coverage in each of the state’s 62 counties.

These agencies will accept applications, determine eligibility, and oversee the installation of the air-conditioning units. Under the terms of the grant, one air conditioner will be awarded to an eligible household or dwelling unit, with installation and labor included. Grants do not include an additional HEAP cash benefit to cover the cost of operating the air conditioning unit.

The full list of local cooling program administrators is below:

NYS Homes and Community Renewal
Emergency Cooling Program County Coverage
Subgrantee Counties Served Phone Number
Albany Community Action Partnership, Inc. Albany (518)432-4460
Albany County Cooperative Extension Albany (518)765-3539
Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. Allegany (716)945-1041
Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. Bronx (718)292-6733
Bronx Shepherds Restoration Corporation Bronx (718)299-0500
Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, Inc. Bronx (718)584-0515
Tioga Opportunities Program Inc. Broome (607)687-4222
Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc. Cattaraugus (716)945-1041
Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Inc. Cayuga (315)282-0531
Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. Chautauqua (716)661-9430
Economic Opportunity Program of Chemung and Schuyler Counties, Inc. Chemung (607)734-0795
Opportunities for Chenango, Inc. Chenango (607)336-2101
Joint Cncl. for Econ. Oppor. of Clinton & Franklin Co. Clinton (518)561-6310
Columbia Opportunities Inc. Columbia (518)828-4611
Cortland County Community Action Program Cortland (607)753-6781
Delaware Opportunities Inc. Delaware (607)746-1690
Dutchess County Community Action Agency, Inc. Dutchess (845)452-5104
Neighborhood Housing Services of South Buffalo, Inc. Erie, City of Buffalo (716)837-0071
Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Svces. Ctr. of Western NY Erie, City/Outside of City (716)893-7222
Supportive Services Corporation Erie, Outside of City (716)685-6252
Adirondack Community Action Programs,Inc. Essex (518)873-3207
Comlinks, Inc. Franklin (518)483-1261
Fulmont Community Action Program Fulton (518)853-8359
Orleans Community Action Committee, Inc. Genesee (585)343-7798
Community Action of Greene County Inc. Greene (518)943-9205
Warren/Hamilton Counties ACEO Inc. Hamilton (518)793-0636
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. Herkimer (315)624-9930
Community Action Planning Cncl. of Jefferson Co., Inc. Jefferson (315)788-4388
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, Inc. Kings (718)638-5705
Crown Heights Jewish Community Council Kings (718)771-9000
Opportunity Development Associaton Kings (718)855-8233
Sunset Park Redevelopment Committee, Inc. Kings (718)492-8580
Community Environmental Center, Inc. Kings (718)784-1444
Lewis County Opportunities, Inc. Lewis (315)376-8202
Livingston County Planning Department Livingston (585)243-7560
Stoneleigh Housing Inc. Madison (315)697-3737
Action for a Better Community, Inc. Monroe, City of Rochester (585)442-4160
Pathstone Corporation Monroe (585)442-2030
Fulmont Community Action Program Montgomery (518)853-3011
Community Development Corp. of Long Island, Inc. Nassau (631)471-1215
Harlem Community Development Corporation New York (212)961-4100
Housing Conservation Coordinators New York (212)541-5996
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation New York (212)822-8340
Niagara Community Action Program, Inc. Niagara (716)285-9681
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. Oneida (315)624-9930
People’s Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc. Onondaga (315)470-3315
Wayne County Action Program Inc. Ontario (315)483-8761
Regional Economic Community Action Program, Inc. Orange (845)342-3978
Orleans Community Action Committee, Inc. Orleans (585)589-5605
People’s Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc. Oswego (315)470-3315
Opportunities for Otsego Inc. Otsego (607)433-0444
Westchester Community Opportunity Program Inc. Putnam (845)279-5533
Community Environmental Center, Inc. Queens (718)784-1444
Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Council, Inc. (HANAC) Queens (718)626-7575
Margert Community Corporation Queens (718)471-3724
CEO for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. Rensselaer (518)272-6012
Northfield Community LDC of Staten Island Richmond (718)442-7351
Rockland Community Development Council Rockland (845)352-1400
St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc. St. Lawrence (315)386-1102
Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. Saratoga (518)587-3158
Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. Schenectady (518)587-3158
Schoharie County Community Action Program Schoharie (518)234-2568
Economic Opportunity Program of Chemung and Schuyler Counties, Inc. Schuyler (607)734-0795
Seneca County Office for the Aging Seneca (315)539-4263
Pro Action of Steuben and Yates Inc. Steuben (607)776-2125
Community Development Corp. of Long Island, Inc. Suffolk (631)471-1215
CACHE, Inc. Sullivan (845)292-5821
Tioga Opportunities Program, Inc. Tioga (607)687-4222
Tompkins Community Action Tompkins (607)273-8816
Ulster Community Action Committee Inc. Ulster (845)338-8750
Warren/Hamilton Counties ACEO Inc. Warren (518)793-0636
Washington County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. Washington (518)746-2390
Wayne County Action Program Inc. Wayne (315)483-8761
Westchester Community Opportunity Program Inc. Westchester (914)375-7887
Wyoming County Community Action Inc. Wyoming (585)237-2600
Pro Action of Steuben and Yates Inc. Yates (607)776-2125

Questions regarding the HEAP program should be directed to local providers listed above or the NYS HEAP Hotline at 1-800-342-3009.

Those who want to see if they qualify under HEAP’s income guidelines should visit www.mybenefits.ny.gov

See Press Release

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