Poughkeepsie: keep more of your electric bill.
Households across Poughkeepsie on Central Hudson can get monthly credits on their electric bill through New York's state-supported clean energy program. You keep 5% of the credit value — up to 20% if you receive assistance. No panels, no fees, no equipment, and renters qualify too.
See my savings — enroll free Secure enrollment on Ampion's official site — takes about 5 minutesOkay… what's the catch?
Fair question. There isn't one — here's how it works for Poughkeepsie households, in plain English.
Where the discount comes from
The state's clean energy programs fund local solar farms that supply the same grid Poughkeepsie already runs on. Join, and you're allocated a share of a farm's output — its credits show up on your Central Hudson bill monthly.
What changes for you
Honestly? Just the total. Same Central Hudson service, same wires, same reliability. No panels, no home visits, no equipment. You keep 5% of your credit value as savings — up to 20% if you're on assistance.
How enrollment works
Enrollment is with Ampion, a public benefit corporation that's been running solar programs across the country since the state programs opened up. You sign up online, nothing gets installed at your home, and credits appear on your existing bill.
Poughkeepsie households on LIHEAP or other assistance: your savings jump to 20%.
New York households receiving government assistance may qualify for the boosted rate — up to 20% of credit value kept as savings, verified during enrollment. Renters qualify too.
Check my eligibility Secure enrollment on Ampion's official siteQuestions Poughkeepsie neighbors ask
Is this a government program?
The savings come through New York's state-supported clean energy programs, but enrollment is with Ampion Renewable Energy, a public benefit corporation — not a government agency. Your Central Hudson service stays exactly the same.
Does it cost anything to join?
No sign-up fees, deposits, equipment, or installation costs. Nothing is installed at your home and there's nothing to buy.
How much can I save on my Central Hudson bill?
Most households keep 5% of their monthly credit value as savings. If you receive assistance — LIHEAP, SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, ACP (Affordability Connectivity Program), Federal Public Housing Assistance, Lifeline, or Veterans Pension — you may qualify for up to 20%. Eligibility is verified during enrollment.
I rent in Poughkeepsie. Can I still join?
Yes. Your share lives at a solar farm, not your building, so renters qualify the same as homeowners — no landlord involvement needed.
Will my lights or service change?
No. Same Central Hudson delivery, same wires, same reliability. The only change is credits appearing on your bill.
Grab your Central Hudson bill. Keep more of it.
Enrollment takes about 5 minutes with a copy of your bill.
Upload my bill & enroll free Secure enrollment on Ampion's official site