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About Orange and Rockland

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. is located in the northwestern suburbs of New York City, providing electric and gas service to more than 300,000 households and businesses across six counties in New York and northern New Jersey. Orange and Rockland traces its history back to 1899, when it was founded as the Rockland Light & Power Co. in Nyack, NY, and became Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. after merging with Orange and Rockland Electric Company in 1958. The company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc. in 1999.

Orange and Rockland Electricity & Gas Options

Orange and Rockland delivers electricity and natural gas within its service territory, but customers are free to shop around and choose their own energy service company for supply. Whether or not you choose a competitive supplier, Orange and Rockland continues to read your meter, handle service calls, send your bill, and provide emergency assistance. Some energy suppliers also offer alternative energy sources like wind or solar as part of their plans.

Utility vs. ESCO(CPG): What’s the Difference?

Energy Deregulation in New York

New York deregulated its energy market so customers can choose their own electricity and natural gas supplier instead of relying solely on their utility’s default rate. Your utility still handles delivery and outages, but you decide who supplies the actual energy.

When multiple suppliers compete, it drives better pricing and gives customers more plan choices than a single fixed rate set by one utility. Switching is optional but if you don’t choose a supplier, you simply stay at your utility’s default rate, which fluctuates with the market.

To plan ahead, CPG offers fixed-rate plans so your price stays locked in for your full term instead of moving with the market. Pick an energy plan with tenure of 3, 6, 9, or 12 months to match your needs, paired with affordable, renewable-friendly pricing, so you can budget your energy costs with confidence.

FAQs

1. Orange and Rockland became part of Con Edison in 1999. Does that mean my rates are actually set by Con Edison now?

No. Orange & Rockland is a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., but it remains a separate regulated utility with its own service territory and rates. Con Edison and Orange & Rockland operate as different utilities, so being owned by the same parent company does not mean Orange & Rockland customers receive Con Edison’s rates.

Your Orange & Rockland bill is based on the rates and charges that apply to its own service territory.

The distinction is important:

• Con Edison: serves its own New York service territory.
• Orange & Rockland: operates its own electric and gas utility system.
• Consolidated Edison, Inc.: is the parent company that owns both utilities.

So if you receive service from Orange & Rockland, you should use Orange & Rockland’s current rates, not Con Edison’s, when comparing your energy costs.

2. Can I choose my own energy supplier as an Orange & Rockland customer?

Yes. Orange & Rockland customers can choose an Energy Service Company (ESCO) to supply their electricity or natural gas. Orange & Rockland’s Energy Choice program allows customers to compare competitive suppliers instead of purchasing their energy supply directly from the utility.

Choosing an ESCO does not change your utility service. Orange & Rockland continues to deliver the electricity or gas through its distribution system.

Before enrolling, compare:

• The supplier’s rate with Orange & Rockland’s current supply rate
• Fixed or variable pricing
• Contract length and renewal terms
• Any cancellation or other applicable fees

3. What does Orange & Rockland still handle if I switch to an ESCO?

Orange & Rockland remains responsible for delivering your electricity or natural gas after you switch to an ESCO. Changing suppliers does not change the utility’s responsibility for the physical delivery system.

Orange & Rockland continues to handle services such as:

• Maintaining the utility distribution system
• Meter-related services
• Outage response and emergency service
• Delivery of electricity or natural gas to your property

The ESCO handles the supply portion of your energy service. Orange & Rockland remains your utility for delivery.

4. Will I still get one bill if I switch to a supplier like CPG?

You can continue to receive an Orange & Rockland bill showing both supply and delivery charges after choosing an ESCO. Orange & Rockland’s Energy Choice information explains that supplier charges can appear on the utility bill, depending on the billing arrangement.

Your statement can therefore show two different parts of your energy cost:

• Supply: the cost of the electricity or natural gas provided by your chosen supplier
• Delivery: the utility charges for delivering that energy through Orange & Rockland’s system

The billing arrangement can depend on the supplier, so customers should check their agreement and bill rather than assume that every ESCO uses exactly the same billing setup.

5. If I’m a small business in Orange & Rockland’s territory, does switching suppliers work differently than for a home?

Both residential and business customers can participate in Orange & Rockland’s Energy Choice program. The basic idea is the same: you can select an eligible ESCO for your energy supply while Orange & Rockland continues to provide delivery service.

The main difference is that a business may have a very different usage profile from a typical household. A commercial customer should therefore look at the actual contract rather than comparing the advertised supply rate alone.

For a small business, pay particular attention to:

• Monthly or annual energy usage
• Fixed versus variable pricing
• Contract duration
• Renewal provisions
• Cancellation or termination fees

A business that uses significantly more electricity or gas may also see a larger dollar difference from a change in its supply rate.

6. What areas does Orange & Rockland serve?

Orange & Rockland provides electric and natural gas service in parts of southeastern New York and northern New Jersey. Its service territory covers more than 1,300 square miles and includes portions of Orange, Rockland and Sullivan counties in New York, as well as parts of Bergen County in New Jersey. Orange & Rockland also provides service in portions of Passaic County, New Jersey.

Orange & Rockland reports serving approximately 309,000 electric and gas customers across its territory.

Because the electric and natural gas service areas are not identical, it is better to check your specific address when determining whether Orange & Rockland provides your particular utility service.