Homeowners and renters must meet income requirements to qualify for EmPower New York. You may be eligible if you can answer “yes” to these statements:
- I live in a home or building with 100 units or fewer
- My household income is below 60 percent of the state median income (same eligibility as regular HEAP benefits; see the chart below to see if your income fits EmPower New York Guidelines)
OR
I participate in a utility payment assistance program
- I am an electricity customer of Central Hudson, Con Edison, National Grid, NYSEG, Orange and Rockland, Rochester Gas & Electric and pay SBC
OR
heat with oil, propane, or kerosene
- I am responsible for paying utility bills
EmPower New York Income Eligibility Guidelines 2019*
| Household Size |
Maximum Gross Monthly Income |
Maximum Gross Annual Income |
| 1 |
$2,494 |
$29,928 |
| 2 |
$3,262 |
$39,144 |
| 3 |
$4,030 |
$48,360 |
| 4 |
$4,797 |
$57,564 |
| 5 |
$5,565 |
$66,780 |
| 6 |
$6,332 |
$75,984 |
| 7 |
$6,502 |
$78,020 |
| 8 |
$7,238 |
$86,860 |
| 9 |
$7,975 |
$95,700 |
| 10 |
$8,712 |
$104,540 |
*The current income guidelines for EmPower New York are set at 60% of the state median income.