Orange & Rockland Utilities electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · New York · NPCC region · NYISO
Orange & Rockland Utilities is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 193,698 homes in New York. Its residential customers pay an average of 28.12¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 56% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Orange & Rockland Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $140.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $281.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $421.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $562.40 |
Orange & Rockland Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC1 Residential - Unbundled Servicetime-of-use | 2015-07-01 | $20.00 | 7.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SC19 Residental Time Of Use - Retail (Unbundled)time-of-use | 2015-07-01 | $32.00 | 27.0¢ (12pm–7pm) · 10.1¢ (10am–12pm, 7pm–9pm) · 2.4¢ (12am–10am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SC19 Residental Time Of Use (multiple bills, full service)time-of-use | 2015-07-01 | $32.00 | 27.9¢ (12pm–7pm) · 11.0¢ (10am–12pm, 7pm–9pm) · 3.3¢ (12am–10am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SC19 Residental Time Of Use-Unbundledtime-of-use | 2014-01-01 | $32.00 | 26.3¢ (12pm–7pm) · 10.4¢ (10am–12pm, 7pm–9pm) · 3.2¢ (12am–10am, 9pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SC19 Residental Time Of Use (multiple bills, retail service)time-of-use | 2012-07-01 | $33.02 | 36.4¢ (12pm–7pm) · 20.4¢ (10am–12pm, 7pm–9pm) · 13.2¢ (8am–10am, 9pm–11pm) · 9.6¢ (12am–8am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| RS TOUtime-of-use | 2011-07-01 | $29.63 | 1.3¢ (12am–10am, 10pm–12am) · 7.8¢ (10am–1pm, 7pm–10pm) · 21.7¢ (1pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Orange & Rockland Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +26% change in the average residential rate (20.82¢ → 26.21¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Orange & Rockland Utilities | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 155 | 123 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.44 | 0.80 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 108 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 109 | 74 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Orange & Rockland Utilities's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 11 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 522 | 90 | 5,828 | 2025-02-17 |
| Orange | 126 | 40 | 10,904 | 2025-01-30 |
| Rockland | 20 | 10 | 1,807 | 2025-03-07 |
Orange & Rockland Utilities service area
Orange & Rockland Utilities serves 3 counties in New York and 96 ZIP codes.
Orange, Rockland, Sullivan
Cities: New City, Kiryas Joel, Spring Valley, Middletown, Monsey, Nanuet, Pearl River, Haverstraw, Stony Point, Suffern, West Haverstraw, Sleepy Hollow, Scotchtown, Valley Cottage, Airmont, Monroe, Port Jervis, Congers, Chestnut Ridge, New Square, Hillcrest, Nyack, Orange Lake, Mount Ivy, Viola, Mechanicstown, Walden, Warwick, West Point, Tappan, Monticello, Wesley Hills, Washingtonville, Blauvelt, Goshen, New Hempstead, Kaser, Thiells, Firthcliffe, Montebello
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 99% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 14,015 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 962 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 6,651 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $296,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 12,139 MWh |
Orange & Rockland Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 19.01¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 12.48¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $573,117,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,487,735 MWh |
| Peak demand | 1,546 MW summer · 917 MW winter |
| Balancing authority | NYIS |
| EIA utility ID | 14154 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Orange & Rockland Utilities's electricity rate?
Orange & Rockland Utilities residential customers pay an average of 28.12¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 1% below the New York average of 28.39¢ and 56% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Orange & Rockland Utilities electric bill?
About $195 a month. The average Orange & Rockland Utilities home uses 694 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $281.
How many customers does Orange & Rockland Utilities have?
Orange & Rockland Utilities serves 193,698 residential customers and 247,349 customers in total in New York, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Orange & Rockland Utilities?
In 2025, the average Orange & Rockland Utilities customer was without power for 2 hr 35 min (SAIDI) over 1.44 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 109 min. The New York average was 2 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Orange & Rockland Utilities offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 6 time-of-use residential plans, including SC1 Residential - Unbundled Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Orange & Rockland Utilities offer net metering for solar?
Orange & Rockland Utilities had 14,015 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 109.0 MW of capacity and 962 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Orange & Rockland Utilities before making decisions.