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Orange and Rockland Utilities (Electric) - Commercial Efficiency Programs

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
New York
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Motor VFDs, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE
Website:
https://www.oru.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-credits/incentives-for-business-customers/commercial-and-industrial-program-applications
Incentive Amount:
Lighting
Discounts for LED lighting from participating retailers

HVAC
Air Cooled Air Conditioner: $25/ton
Water Cooled Air Conditioner: $25/ton
Air Cooled Heat Pump: $25/ton
Additional Air Source Rebate: $500
Ground Source Heat Pump: $2,000

Variable Speed Drive Motors: $175-$1495/controlled motor
Custom: $0.20/kWh
Custom LED Lighting: $0.06 - $0.08/kWh capped at 25% of total project cost
Demand Response: contact utility
Maximum Incentive:
See program for details.
Installation Requirements:
See program for details.
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Start Date:
04/01/2010
Utility:
Orange & Rockland Utils Inc
Last Updated:
05/20/2019
Funding Source
System Benefits Charge

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/ton25.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Institutional
Heat pumps
$/ton25.0000
Commercial
Industrial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Schools
State Government
Federal Government
Multifamily Residential
Institutional
Air conditioners

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 will pay up to 50% of the total cost of prescriptive measures. Incentives for custom program are limited to 25% of the cost, including material and labor.

O&R also offers a custom incentives offering. 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.