Oil & Gas to Electric Conversion
Off oil. Off gas.
Onto electricity you can generate.
Converting from oil or gas to a cold-climate heat pump swaps a delivered fuel for electricity that solar can produce on your roof. EnergiSense handles the load calculation, the electrical work, the rebate tier, and the solar plan as one project.
- Oil or gas to heat pump
- Tank decommissioning coordinated
- Panel + circuit by our electricians
- Rebate tier verified
Conversion service
Switch the fuel.
Then generate it.
Backup or full removal
PSEG requires integrated controls if the fossil system stays, or removal of the system. Both are rebate-eligible when the heat pump carries the whole-house load.
Panel and circuits by EnergiSense
The same licensed electrical work that goes into every EnergiSense solar install covers the heat pump circuit and any panel upgrade.
Generate the fuel you switched to
The new electric heating load is sized into the solar array under PSEG net metering so the conversion does not just move the bill.
Conversion decision
Backup or removal.
Panel, rebate, solar.
The conversion is decided in order: envelope, load, equipment, electrical, controls or removal, rebate tier, then the solar and battery that cover the new load.
01
Problem check
Oil and gas systems on Long Island are aging out at the same time delivered-fuel prices swing and electric rebates favor conversion. EnergiSense starts with the existing system, roof condition, utility account, and timeline so the recommendation fits the property.
02
Scope separation
Solar, roofing, storage, removal, and repair work are separated in the proposal so the homeowner can see what is urgent and what can wait.
03
Roof and electrical review
Roof age, attachment risk, inverter location, panel layout, shutoff rules, and access are checked before promising a simple install or repair.
04
Utility math
PSEG, Con Edison, or local utility details are reviewed against the actual bill instead of generic New York savings claims.
05
Manufacturer path
Equipment, cold-climate rating, integrated controls, tank decommissioning, electrical scope, and rebate documentation are reviewed before the conversion proposal is issued.
06
Next appointment
The conversion is a sequence: envelope, load calculation, equipment, electrical, controls or removal, then solar to cover the new load. The intake asks for a quote path and preferred site-visit window so the page can turn ranking traffic into a real appointment.
The two paths
Keep the old system as backup, or remove it.
PSEG Long Island allows the existing fossil-fuel system to remain as backup with integrated controls, or to be removed. Either path is eligible for the whole-house rebate when the heat pump is sized to the full load.
- Backup path: integrated controls run the heat pump by default and switch to oil or gas below the set point.
- Removal path: the boiler or furnace is removed and the oil tank is decommissioned.
- Both require the Manual J load calculation and a participating contractor.
- Backup path is common in the first winter; many homeowners remove the old system later.
Electrical
The conversion is an electrical project as much as an HVAC one.
A whole-house heat pump needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit and often a panel upgrade. EnergiSense already performs licensed electrical work on every solar install, so the heat pump circuit, panel, and solar interconnection are designed together.
- Panel capacity confirmed before equipment is ordered.
- 200-amp upgrade scoped where solar, battery, or EV charging are planned.
- Dedicated circuit and disconnect installed to code.
- Solar and battery interconnection planned on the same panel.
Rebates and rates
What PSEG Long Island publishes for conversions.
PSEG lists whole-house cold-climate heat pump rebates of $4,000 at market rate, $5,000 for disadvantaged-community or moderate-income homes, and $7,500 for low-income households, plus the Rate 580 electric heating discount.
- Rebate tier depends on address and household income; income thresholds are published for 2026.
- Integrated controls or fossil-system removal is required.
- Rate 580: 40 percent delivery discount above 400 kWh per month, October through May.
- EnergiSense verifies tier, contractor status, and rate eligibility before quoting the net cost.
Solar after conversion
Generate the electricity the heat pump runs on.
Once heating is electric, the solar array is sized to the new load under PSEG net metering, and a battery can shift heating usage into cheaper rate windows. The conversion is complete when the bill is covered, not when the furnace is gone.
- Solar sized to post-conversion usage, not the old bill.
- Battery storage where PSEG 1:2 and 1:4 export credits justify it.
- Roof condition reviewed by the GAF Master Elite side of EnergiSense before panels go on.
- One proposal with heat pump, electrical, solar, and battery as separate lines.
Backup vs. removal
Which conversion path fits your house.
| Factor | Keep as backup | Full removal |
|---|---|---|
| PSEG requirement | Integrated controls with heat pump as default. | Fossil-fuel system removed. |
| Oil tank | Stays in service for backup. | Decommissioned or removed by a licensed contractor. |
| Best for | First winter on a heat pump; very cold, exposed, or oversized homes. | Tight, well-insulated homes; owners who want the tank gone. |
| Combustion safety | Testing still required after any air sealing. | No combustion appliances left to test. |
Related paths
Conversion is the middle.
Here is the whole plan.
Program references
Conversion rules
from PSEG, not from us.
These are the official PSEG Long Island and New York State pages EnergiSense works from. Rebate tiers, controls requirements, and rate eligibility are re-verified before they appear on a proposal.
Oil & Gas to Electric Conversion FAQ
Questions before
the appointment.
Can I keep my oil or gas system when I switch to a heat pump?
Yes. PSEG Long Island's heat pump FAQ says it recommends keeping the existing heating equipment only as a backup, with integrated controls that run the heat pump as the default and switch to the old system only below about 15°F. For the whole-house rebate, PSEG requires either those integrated controls or removal of the fossil-fuel system.
What heat pump rebate does PSEG Long Island offer in 2026?
PSEG Long Island publishes whole-house cold-climate air source heat pump rebates of $4,000 at market rate, $5,000 for a market-rate home in a disadvantaged community or a moderate-income household under 80% of area median income, and $7,500 for a low-income household under 60% of area median income. The system must be sized by a Manual J load calculation to 100 to 120 percent of the heating load, the equipment must be on the NEEP cold-climate air source heat pump list, integrated controls are required unless the fossil-fuel system is removed, and the work must be done by a PSEG participating contractor. EnergiSense confirms the installing contractor's program status and your tier before any rebate is counted on the proposal.
What happens to the oil tank?
If the oil system is removed, the tank is decommissioned or removed by a licensed tank contractor according to local requirements. EnergiSense coordinates that work in the conversion timeline. If the oil system stays as backup, the tank stays in service.
Will my electric panel handle a heat pump?
A whole-house heat pump adds a 240-volt load, and older 100-amp services often need a 200-amp upgrade, especially with solar, a battery, or an EV charger in the plan. EnergiSense performs the electrical work on its own installs, so panel capacity is confirmed in the same review.
Will my electric bill go up after converting?
Your electric usage goes up and your oil or gas bill goes away. PSEG's Rate 580 electric heating rate applies a 40 percent delivery discount above 400 kWh per month from October through May for qualifying customers, and solar under net metering can cover much of the new load. EnergiSense models the total energy cost before and after on your actual usage.
Is the federal 25C energy efficiency tax credit still available?
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so it does not apply to 2026 installs. State and utility programs are the incentives that still move the number on Long Island. Confirm your own tax position with a tax professional; EnergiSense models only the incentives it can verify for your address.
How long does an oil-to-electric conversion take?
Equipment installation is typically one to three days once permits, electrical work, and equipment are in place. Envelope work, tank removal, and utility rebate paperwork are scheduled around it. EnergiSense provides the full timeline on the proposal.
Quote + site visit
Request the quote.
Lock the next appointment.
EnergiSense reviews convert oil heat to electric, confirms the right scope, and follows up with quote path and site-visit timing.