Con Edison rules quick reference
These are the rules from Con Edison’s Clean Heat program that must be respected on every decommissioning job. If a job violates any of these, it doesn’t qualify.
The non-negotiables
Section titled “The non-negotiables”1. Decommissioning required for rebate
Section titled “1. Decommissioning required for rebate”Clean Heat = decommissioning. Non-decommissioning installs do not qualify for the Clean Heat rebate, and NYSERDA / EFS financing won’t approve them.
See: Decommissioning overview, NYSERDA / EFS
2. Site survey + Manual J / cool calc submission
Section titled “2. Site survey + Manual J / cool calc submission”Decommissioning jobs require a site survey. Con Edison’s submission needs Manual J + cool calc — square footage, BTU heating rating, BTU cooling rating per unit.
See: Site survey
3. Oil decom always includes an electric water heater swap
Section titled “3. Oil decom always includes an electric water heater swap”Every oil decommissioning order must include a full tank removal plus an electric water heater swap (50 or 70 gal). Without both line items, the job won’t qualify as full decommissioning.
See: Oil decommissioning
4. 410A units must be replaced
Section titled “4. 410A units must be replaced”410A refrigerant units must be replaced, even if functional. R32 units can stay.
See: R32 vs 410A
5. Rebate is meter-based, not zoning-based
Section titled “5. Rebate is meter-based, not zoning-based”The rebate is based on number of meters, not family-type designation. PLPs and basement units do not count.
6. Rooms with door + bed need units
Section titled “6. Rooms with door + bed need units”Any room with a door and a bed needs a unit. Tiny rooms can be exempted only if the bed is removed or covered to show non-sleeping use. Decently-sized livable rooms need units even if currently unoccupied.
See: Room requirements
7. Heat pump central air defaults to 5 tons on decommissioning
Section titled “7. Heat pump central air defaults to 5 tons on decommissioning”Heat pump central air defaults to 5 tons on decommissioning to cover full-home BTU. Non-decommissioning replacements can stay at the existing tonnage.
See: Central air
8. Mechanical permit required when heat pumps are primary heat
Section titled “8. Mechanical permit required when heat pumps are primary heat”Mechanical permit is required when heat pumps replace the boiler as primary heating source (i.e., decommissioning). Non-decommissioning installs need only an electrical permit.
9. NYSERDA financing cap
Section titled “9. NYSERDA financing cap”NYSERDA / EFS finances up to $13,000 after rebate. The total job size can exceed $13K because the rebate stacks on top, but the financed portion cannot exceed $13K. DAC status does not increase this cap.
See: NYSERDA / EFS, Home type & meter rules
Quick checklist for decommissioning jobs
Section titled “Quick checklist for decommissioning jobs”Before submitting, verify:
- Site survey completed
- Manual J + cool calc included in submission
- Water tank check done (electric swap added if oil-heated)
- All existing 410A units flagged for replacement
- Meter count verified
- Every room with door + bed has a unit (or bed is covered)
- Central air sized to 5 tons (if applicable)
- All three permits filed (electrical + mechanical + plumbing)
- Financing path confirmed (NYSERDA cap respected if applicable)