PSEG Long Island recognized Energywise, Inc. of Ronkonkoma with its Most Geothermal Projects Savings award at its Contractor Breakfast and Awards event held earlier this year. Improvement projects completed by Energywise, Inc. and 17 other energy efficiency contractors helped customers receive a collective $50.5 million in rebates and nearly 100 million kWh in annual energy savings. In 2024, Energywise Inc. completed 24 geothermal projects that provided rebates of more than $135,000.
“Congratulations and thank you to Energywise, Inc. and our other energy efficiency partners who helped our residential and commercial customers save more than $50 million last year through their improvement projects,” said Michael Voltz, director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables at PSEG Long Island. “By focusing on energy savings and utilizing PSEG Long Island’s incentive programs, they are reducing the load on the electric grid and helping customers save energy and money.”
“For 40 years my Energywise team has been dedicated to the promotion of clean, energy-saving geothermal technology, saving hundreds of customers hundreds of thousands of dollars with PSEG Long Island’s rebates,” said Greg Cassar, Energywise, Inc., owner. “I appreciate PSEG Long Island, LIPA and New York State’s continued commitment to support clean energy production. Our goal at Energywise is to convert as many homes and businesses as possible to geothermal technology, replacing the burning of fossil fuels to heat and cool our homes and protecting the environment and for this technology to achieve the success solar technology has had in our region.”
Along with Energywise, Inc., other 2024 award winners are:
- Alta Industrial Equipment in Ronkonkoma – Top Lighting Performer award (most energy savings)
- Central Air Systems Inc. in Medford – Most Installed Air Source Heat Pump Projects award
- C Lighting Corp. in East Islip – Rising Star award
- Energy Haus of Huntington Station – Most Cost-Effective Home Performance Project award
- Green Rebates LLC based in Washington State – Largest Overall Project award
- Green Team LI in Holbrook – Most Whole-Home Combination Projects award and Most Installed Heat Pump Water Heaters award
- Hi Tech HVAC Service Corp based in Queens – Most Installed Air Source Heat Pump Projects for low/moderate income customers award
- Island Recreational in Massapequa, Deer Park and Medford – Most Installed Heat Pump Pool Heaters award
- Jen Air Inc. in Bohemia – Most Multifamily HVAC projects award
- Liberty LED in Ronkonkoma – Most Lighting Projects with Quickest Turnaround awar
- Long Island Air Conditioning and Appliances in New Hyde Park – Fastest Turnaround for HVAC projects award
- Michael’s Electric Supply in Lynbrook – Top Distributor, Most Projects, Most Savings award
- NYS Energy Solutions in Bethpage – Most Savings Home Performance Project award
- Orange Energy Solutions based in Manhattan – Rookie of the Year award
- Quincy Compressor of Deer Park – Top Performer award
- Stratco Property Solutions in Great Neck – Top Performer, Energy Savings, Multiple Measures award
- Tony’s Licensed Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. in Great Neck – Rising Star award for PSEG Long Island’s Home Comfort program
Independent annual evaluations by Demand Side Analytics (DSA) have found PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to be cost-effective and energy-saving. DSA’s 2023 evaluation showed that PSEG Long Island Energy Efficiency Programs, including rebates, generated approximately $1.42 in benefits to society for every $1 in costs to operate the program.
For more information on PSEG Long Island’s energy efficiency programs and available rebates, visit: psegliny.com/savemoney.
PSEG Long Island
PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority’s transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract. PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company.
