The Red Hook Energy Committee has created this website to help Red Hook residents learn about the benefits of going electric. Upgrading to efficient electric home appliances, vehicles, and other equipment that can run on clean energy protects your health, reduces pollution and noise, and can save you money. The best news is that there’s a lot of money available to help you do it.
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See how much money you could save at home and on the go
Did you know there is federal, state, and utility funding to help you install a heat pump purchase an electric vehicle, and take on other electrification projects? Many of these cash incentives will be available based on your household’s income relative to Red Hook’s median income: the less you make, the more money there is available to you. When added up, these incentives can help you save money at home and on the road.
Home upgrades
Your household could earn up to $14,000 in rebates for heat pumps, electrical panel upgrades, electric stove, electrical wiring, heat pump water heaters, heat pump dryers, weatherization, and whole home energy reduction.
100% of costs covered
Up to $14,000
50% of costs covered
Up to $14,000
Try out Rewiring America’s simple calculator to see how much money you could get from the federal Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator.
Visit our heat pumps page to learn more about saving money at home.
Vehicle upgrades
Did you know the top-selling car globally in the first quarter of 2023 was an all-electric SUV?
Many EVs are priced below the average cost of a new vehicle. When coupled with incentives and savings on fuel and maintenance costs, an EV can be much cheaper than a fossil fuel vehicle. New York State and federal incentives can help you save up to $9,500 when purchasing an EV.
Learn more about saving money with an electric vehicle on our EVs page.
Clean Electricity
Whether you have a sun-exposed south-facing rooftop or not, there are ways for you to access clean, affordable solar electricity in Red Hook.
- Rooftop solar - The Inflation Reduction Act offers tax credits for rooftop solar covering 30% of installation costs.
- Community solar - Can’t add solar to your rooftop? Consider community solar. Subscribers to Red Hook’s first community solar project saved 50% last year as compared to market prices.
- Red Hook’s CCA - Through Red Hook’s community choice aggregation (CCA) program, residents can access 100% clean solar electricity at a fixed rate…and you don’t have to do anything to sign up. Learn more about CCA.
