Orange & Rockland Utilities Rate Selection Guide
Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) is a Consolidated Edison subsidiary serving roughly 245,000 electric and 183,000 gas customers in southeastern New York and northern New Jersey. O&R operates in a deregulated supply market with full Green Button Connect My Data, Share My Data, and EDI support for commercial and industrial energy management.
Orange & Rockland Utilities Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.C. 2 | commercial | Customer charge + per-kWh delivery (+ $/kW demand if metered); supply via ESCO or Market Supply Charge | General commercial and small/medium industrial sites |
| S.C. 3 | commercial | Customer charge + $/kW demand + per-kWh delivery at primary voltage | Larger commercial/industrial taking primary service |
| S.C. 9 / S.C. 22 | industrial | Demand-driven $/kW + per-kWh delivery for loads over 1,000 kW | Large commercial (9) and industrial (22) facilities |
| S.C. 21 | commercial | Time-of-use peak/off-peak delivery + demand | Primary C&I able to shift load off-peak |
| S.C. 25 | commercial | Contract + as-used demand charges plus per-kWh delivery | Sites with on-site generation needing standby power |
Market Overview
O&R operates in the deregulated New York (NY PSC) and New Jersey (NJ BPU) retail energy markets. Delivery service is regulated and provided by O&R; the supply (commodity) portion is open to competition, so C&I customers may contract with a competitive ESCO or take O&R default supply at the pass-through Market Supply Charge.
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Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Options
Several municipalities in O&R's NY territory participate in CCA programs that procure competitive supply on behalf of residents and small businesses while O&R continues delivery.
Current Rate Schedules
O&R electric delivery rates are set under NY P.S.C. No. 10 following a three-year Joint Proposal approved by the NY PSC in March 2025, with delivery revenue increases of roughly $17.7 million in 2026 and 2027 (zero in 2025). C&I delivery rates vary by service classification and are billed as a combination of fixed customer charges, demand ($/kW) charges, and per-kWh delivery charges, plus the pass-through Market Supply Charge for default-supply customers. Specific cents/kWh and $/kW figures are published monthly in the tariff statements rather than as a single fixed rate.
Effective: January 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.C. 2 — General Secondary/Primary Service | commercial | General commercial and small/medium industrial customers taking secondary or primary service. | Monthly customer charge plus per-kWh delivery charge; demand ($/kW) charge applies to demand-metered accounts. Supply via ESCO or default Market Supply Charge. | — |
| S.C. 3 — General Primary Service | commercial | Larger commercial/industrial customers taking service at primary voltage. | Customer charge, demand charge ($/kW), and per-kWh delivery charge; primary-voltage delivery discount applies. | — |
| S.C. 9 — General Commercial Service over 1,000 kW | industrial | Large commercial customers with demand exceeding 1,000 kW. | Demand-driven structure with customer charge, $/kW demand charges, and per-kWh delivery; supply competitive. | — |
| S.C. 22 — General Industrial Service over 1,000 kW | industrial | Large industrial customers with demand over 1,000 kW. | Demand-based industrial tariff; customer charge plus $/kW demand and per-kWh delivery charges. | — |
| S.C. 21 — General Primary Optional Time-of-Use | commercial | Primary-service C&I customers electing time-of-use delivery pricing. | Peak/off-peak per-kWh delivery charges plus demand charge, rewarding load shifting away from peak periods. | — |
| S.C. 25 — Standby Service | commercial | C&I customers with on-site generation (CHP, solar, storage) requiring backup/standby service. | Contract demand and as-used demand charges plus per-kWh delivery for standby and supplementary power. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Mid-size commercial facility (office, retail, light industrial)
General commercial sites on S.C. 2 should focus on demand management and supply procurement.
S.C. 2 covers most general commercial loads; demand charges and competitive supply are the main cost levers.
- Pull Green Button Connect interval data to find peak windows
- Solicit ESCO quotes to hedge supply
- Evaluate optional TOU (S.C. 20) if load is shiftable
Large industrial / manufacturing plant (>1,000 kW)
Large loads should evaluate S.C. 22 (industrial) or S.C. 9 (commercial) and primary-voltage service.
Above 1,000 kW, demand charges dominate; primary-voltage service and EDI-fed interval data enable precise peak management.
- Take primary service for the delivery discount where feasible
- Use EDI 867 interval feeds for granular load analysis
- Consider storage to shave coincident peak demand
Facility with on-site generation (solar/CHP/storage)
Sites with behind-the-meter generation need standby service and should leverage VDER Value Stack.
S.C. 25 governs backup/standby power; the DG Billing portal and VDER Value Stack monetize exported generation.
- Model contract vs. as-used demand charges before sizing generation
- Register for the DG Billing / Value Stack portal
- Pair storage with standby to limit as-used demand spikes
Multi-site portfolio / energy consultant
Portfolio managers should automate data collection across accounts.
Green Button Connect and Share My Data give automated, authorized multi-account data; Portfolio Manager handles benchmarking.
- Register for Green Button Connect My Data (OAuth 2.0)
- Use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager via OrangeRocklandBenchmarking
- Centralize ESCO procurement across sites
Historical Rate Trends
In March 2025 the NY PSC approved a three-year Joint Proposal for O&R electric and gas delivery rates covering 2025-2027, with shaped delivery revenue increases.
April 1, 2025
Year-one electric delivery rates effective; ~zero net delivery revenue increase in 2025.
~0%January 1, 2026
Year-two delivery rates effective; ~$17.7M delivery revenue increase (residential ~3.3% at 600 kWh/mo).
+3.3%Overall trend: Rising — modest annual delivery increases phased over the 2025-2027 rate plan.
Next expected change: January 1, 2027 — year-three delivery rates take effect under the approved Joint Proposal.
Cost Optimization Strategies
Because O&R demand charges and the competitive supply market both drive C&I cost, the biggest levers are peak demand reduction, supply procurement, and choosing the right service classification/voltage.
Peak demand management
For: Demand-metered S.C. 2/3/9/22 accounts
Use AMI interval data (Green Button Connect) to identify and shave coincident peaks; stagger equipment startup and deploy storage to cut $/kW demand charges.
Competitive supply procurement
For: All C&I customers (NY & NJ)
Contract with an ESCO to hedge or fix the commodity portion rather than riding the monthly Market Supply Charge.
Time-of-use shifting
For: C&I with shiftable load
Elect S.C. 20/21 optional TOU and shift flexible load to off-peak windows.
Primary-voltage service
For: Facilities able to take primary service
Take service at primary voltage (S.C. 3) where feasible to capture the primary delivery discount and own/maintain transformation.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Orange & Rockland Utilities interval data →
Deregulated Market Shopping
New York and New Jersey allow C&I customers to choose a competitive Energy Service Company (ESCO) for the supply portion of their electric and gas bill while O&R provides regulated delivery. Default-supply customers pay the pass-through Market Supply Charge with no utility markup.
How to Compare Orange & Rockland Utilities Suppliers
- 01Review your current supply (Market Supply Charge) on a recent bill
- 02Compare ESCO offers for fixed vs. variable commodity pricing
- 03Confirm the ESCO is registered with O&R
- 04Enroll; O&R continues delivery and consolidated billing
Contract Terms for Orange & Rockland Utilities Supply Agreements
- Fixed or variable commodity rate
- Term length (often 12-36 months for C&I)
- Early-termination fees may apply
- Renewable/green supply options available
Common Pitfalls When Shopping Orange & Rockland Utilities Rates
- Variable-rate plans can spike during market peaks
- Verify whether sales tax and fees are included in the quoted rate
- Confirm the rate is for supply only — delivery remains regulated by O&R
- Watch auto-renewal and rollover-rate clauses
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a commercial customer or energy consultant get automated access to O&R interval data?▾
Register your application for Green Button Connect My Data via O&R's third-party registration form, complete the OAuth 2.0 onboarding, and have your commercial customer authorize you in My Account. Once authorized you receive automated daily interval data (up to 24 months) in ESPI XML. Share My Data offers an alternate portal-based authorization path.
What EDI transactions does O&R support for ESCOs and DER suppliers?▾
O&R supports ANSI X12 transactions including 814 (enrollment/change), 867 (usage delivery), 810 (invoice), and 820 (payment). Suppliers must complete NY PSC Phase I certification and O&R Phase III testing before moving to production. DER suppliers additionally complete a Data Security Agreement and vendor risk assessment.
Which O&R electric service classification applies to my commercial or industrial facility?▾
Under P.S.C. No. 10, general commercial/industrial customers fall under S.C. 2 (general secondary or primary service) and S.C. 3 (general primary service). Loads over 1,000 kW use S.C. 9 (commercial) or S.C. 22 (industrial). Time-of-use options are S.C. 20 and S.C. 21, and standby service for on-site generation is S.C. 25.
Can I shop for a competitive electricity supplier in O&R territory?▾
Yes. New York and New Jersey are deregulated for supply. C&I customers can select a competitive ESCO for the commodity portion of their bill while O&R continues to provide regulated delivery. The supply charge on default service is the pass-through Market Supply Charge with no utility markup.
How do I benchmark a commercial building's energy use with O&R data?▾
Use the Building Energy Usage Portal (BEUP) connected to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. After connecting to the OrangeRocklandBenchmarking application and adding properties by Property ID, O&R auto-delivers aggregated annual consumption monthly, supporting benchmarking and local energy-law compliance.
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