Orange and Rockland Utilities (Electric) - Commercial Efficiency Programs

April 27, 2023

Summary

Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) offers energy efficiency program for both small business and large commercial and industrial customers to install high-efficiency equipment in eligible facilities. All New York commercial and industrial customers that have an active electric account with Orange & Rockland, contribute to the System Benefit Charge (SBC) and are installing the energy efficient electric measures in an existing facility are eligible to participate in this program. O&R also offers incentives for electric vehicles, see the program website for details.

O&R also offers custom incentives. Contact O&R for more information on this incentive program. Applications are on the web site, above. For more information about Demand Response programs, contact Program Administrator Steve Orman.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: New York
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.oru.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-credits/new-york-customers/incentives-for-business-customers-ny/energy-efficiency-upgrades-installations
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Motor VFDs
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Other EE
  • Commercial Cooking Equipment
  • HVAC
Incentive Amount: Lighting
Discounts for LED lighting from participating retailers

HVAC
Air Conditioners Air Cooled: $25/ton
Air Conditioners Water Cooled: $25/ton

Variable Speed Drives: $175 - $1,495
Custom Measures: 20 cents per kWh saved and capped at 25% of the total project cost with at least a one year payback
Maximum Incentive: See program for details.
Installation Requirements: See program for details.

Contact

Name: Orange & Rockland
Address:
Phone: (187) 743-4410

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.