Upstate Through Wall Heat Pump Demonstration Program

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is accepting applications from owners, managers, or operators of multifamily buildings located in New York State climate zones 5 and 6. Approved applicants will be qualified to host field demonstrations of Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHPs) through the Clean Heat for All: Room Heat Pump Program. This RFQL works in conjunction with NYSERDA PON 5907, allowing awarded manufacturers to select Qualified Demonstration Sites to partner with in planning and implementing PTHP field demonstration projects beginning by the 2026 heating season. Eligibility requirements include multifamily or mixed-use buildings in New York State climate zones 5 & 6, with 5 or more consistently occupied dwelling units. Buildings must have through-wall openings suitable for PTHP installation that meet the dimension constraints defined in either Category 1, 2, or 3 of PON 5907. Applicants must commit that the implementation of a PTHP demonstration will not result in the shifting of heating costs from landlord to tenant for dwellings that meet NYSERDA's definition of Affordable Housing. If the field demonstration will result in heating cost shifting, applicants must outline their plan to offset this cost shift for affected tenants.