New York, NY (May 16, 2026) — New York residents may be eligible to receive a free air conditioner or fan this summer through a state cooling assistance program designed to help households manage extreme heat.
The benefit, offered through the Home Energy Assistance Program’s Summer Cooling Assistance initiative, covers the full cost of one cooling unit per household, including installation, labor, materials, and removal of older equipment.
Officials said qualifying households can receive up to $800 toward a portable air conditioner, window unit, or fan, while existing wall sleeve units may qualify for coverage of up to $1,000…