Save Energy in Your Apartment
Whether you rent your home or own a rental property, there are many opportunities to make your home or property more efficient, comfortable, and affordable. Taking energy-saving actions brings benefits to both renters and landlords—lower energy bills, better air quality, and greater safety, among many others. NYSERDA offers the resources and tips to help both renters and landlords make and afford home energy improvements.
On this page, you can find information on:
Energy Savings for Renters
As a renter, you may feel as though you don’t have control over the energy costs in your home. But there are many no- to low-cost opportunities to save energy without making major changes to your space. For example, replacing inefficient light bulbs, using a programmable thermostat, and getting the correctly sized window air conditioner are some simple energy-saving tips that can reduce your monthly energy bills.
Renters can access a variety of programs and assistance to reduce energy use, save money, and improve their comfort at home.
Opportunities for Apartment Renters & Owners
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Community Solar
Allows everyone who pays their own electric bill, including renters, to go solar without installing panels on their property.
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EmPower+
Income-eligible renters can access no- and low-cost energy efficiency solutions to save energy and create healthier, more comfortable living spaces.
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NY Energy Advisor
Provides income-eligible New Yorkers with a personalized list of energy-saving programs and opportunities based on a brief online survey.
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Regional Clean Energy Hubs
Teams of trusted, knowledgeable, community-based organizations across the State helping New Yorkers navigate clean energy opportunities for their home, business, or career.
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Choosing an Apartment or Condo
Find out what to look for and what energy questions to ask when searching for an apartment or condo.
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Renter and Condo Energy-Saving Tips
Outlines no-cost actions and low-cost opportunities to make your home more efficient and save money and energy.
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Energy Savings for Landlords
As a landlord, you can improve your building or rental property by increasing its energy performance. With each energy-related upgrade you make, your property can become more efficient, marketable, and profitable.
Opportunities for Landlords and Co-ops
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EmPower+
Landlords of building with 100 or fewer units can encourage income-eligible tenants to apply for a no-cost energy assessment and no- to low-cost energy efficiency service.
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NYS Affordable Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program
Eligible properties with five or more units can access incentives for the installation of energy-efficient equipment and technologies.
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NY Energy Advisor
Get connected with energy-saving offers for affordable housing properties focused on energy efficiency, clean energy, and energy storage.
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Offers for Landlords or Co-ops
Discover programs that can help make your apartment or condo more energy efficient in collaboration with landlords, associations, or co-op boards.
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