Attic insulation in Rochester, NY
New York's Comfort Home program pays a flat incentive for packages of air sealing and insulation done by a participating contractor, starting with a no-fee consultation.1
Good package
$2,500 to seal and insulate the attic and rim joist.1
Better package
$3,000 when walls and floors are added.1
Windows add-on
$2,000 more for ENERGY STAR windows after sealing and insulating.1
How Comfort Home works
It starts with a no-fee consultation with a trained, qualified Comfort Home contractor, who helps pick the package. The home must meet all conditions of the package to get the incentive.1
| Package | Work | NYSERDA incentive |
|---|---|---|
| Good | Seal and insulate attic and rim joist | $2,500 |
| Better | Good package plus insulate walls and floors | $3,000 |
| Windows add-on | ENERGY STAR windows after sealing and insulating | $2,000 |
NYSERDA says the average home saves 14% on heating and cooling with the Good package and 20% with the Better package.1 You check eligibility through a MyEnergy portal account, and NYSERDA lists approved contractors by county.1
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NYSERDA recommends sealing and insulating before replacing heating or cooling equipment, because a tighter house can use smaller, cheaper equipment.1
How much insulation?
Rochester is in climate zone 5, where ENERGY STAR recommends R-60 for an uninsulated attic or adding R-49 over 3 to 4 inches.23
Choosing a contractor in Rochester
- Confirm they're a NYSERDA-approved Comfort Home contractor for Monroe County.1
- Ask which package your home fits and what conditions it must meet.1
- Get the package price, the incentive and your net cost on one written estimate.
Areas we serve
We match homeowners across the Rochester area, including these communities and ZIP codes:
- Rochester14604 · 14605 · 14606 · 14607 · 14608 · 14609 · 14610 · 14611 · 14613 · 14614 · 14615 · 14619 · 14620 · 14621 · 14627 · 14642
- Brighton14610 · 14618 · 14620 · 14623
- Irondequoit14609 · 14617 · 14622
- Greece14626
- Fairport14450
- Pittsford14534
- Webster14580
- Spencerport14559
- Brockport14420
- East Rochester14445
ZIP codes are 2020 Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, which closely approximate USPS ZIP codes. We list ZIPs that make up a substantial share of each community, so edge ZIPs that barely touch a town are left out, and some ZIPs span two towns.5 Not on the list? Send the form anyway, and we'll tell you if we can help.
Common questions
How much is the Comfort Home incentive for attic insulation?
NYSERDA's Good package, which seals and insulates the attic and rim joist, carries a $2,500 incentive. The Better package adds walls and floors for $3,000.
Do I need a special contractor?
Yes. Comfort Home packages are offered through trained, qualified participating contractors, listed by county on NYSERDA's site.
Can I get Comfort Home twice?
NYSERDA says a past participant can get $1,000 toward another package within a year, or $2,000 after more than a year.
Is there still a federal tax credit for insulation?
No. The IRS says the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit covers improvements made through December 31, 2025.
General information summarized from the public sources listed below. It isn't professional, engineering or legal advice. Codes and programs change; confirm current requirements with your local building department or utility before you start.
Sources
- NYSERDA, "Comfort Home Program"
- U.S. Department of Energy, Building America, "Climate Zones" (IECC climate zone map)
- ENERGY STAR, "Recommended Home Insulation R-Values"
- U.S. EPA, "Protect Your Family from Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation"
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files