New York became the first state in the nation to offer the first phase of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program funding to consumers. New York is launching the first phase of the HEAR program by weaving the funding through the state’s existing EmPower+ program, which serves homeowners and renters with incomes below 80% of their area median. Single-family properties and multifamily properties of up to four units are eligible under the first phase, while later phases of New York’s program will reach larger multifamily buildings and point-of-sale rebates at retailers. The first phase of New York’s program will also support homeowners who wish to install air sealing, insulation, ventilation, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and electric upgrades (wiring and load service centers). The maximum rebate amount is $14,000 per housing unit.