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New York · Updated August 2026
Orange & Rockland rates in 2026
What Orange and Rockland customers are actually paying, where the number comes from, and what it means for your bill. Serving Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties in the lower Hudson Valley.
10.494¢Residential delivery rate above 250 kWhTop Solar Contractor, Solar Power World · Inc. 5000 · 20,000+ installations
The numbers
Where Orange & Rockland stands right now
| Measure | Current | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery, first 250 kWh | 8.711¢ | Per kWh |
| Delivery, above 250 kWh | 10.494¢ | Per kWh — the tier most homes hit |
| Summer delivery period | June–Sept | Higher delivery rates apply |
| NY statewide average | 28.55¢ | EIA, March 2026 — all-in |
Figures as published August 2026. Utility rates change on published schedules — check your own bill for the rate that applies to your account.
Why the number is what it is
What is actually driving this
New York ISO capacity costs
Orange & Rockland buys from the same the New York ISO wholesale market as every other New York utility. Capacity auction prices have climbed sharply and pass through to customers.
Data center demand
Large computing loads across the the New York ISO footprint are arriving faster than new generation is being built, and the transmission to serve them is recovered from ratepayers.
Quarterly resets
Orange & Rockland adjusts its Price to Compare four times a year rather than twice. That means smaller individual changes but more of them.
The honest cost picture
The tiered delivery charge is the part solar offsets
Most utilities charge one delivery rate. Orange and Rockland charges 8.711¢ for the first 250 kWh and 10.494¢ for everything above it, with higher rates in summer.
A typical New York home uses well over 250 kWh a month, so most of what you buy sits in the upper tier. That matters for solar because the kilowatt-hours your roof produces come off the top of your usage — the expensive tier — not the bottom.
It also means the savings math is not linear. Cutting your grid draw from 900 kWh to 500 kWh removes more cost per kilowatt-hour than cutting it from 500 to 250.
Two ways to pay for solar, and they are very different
If you buy the system
You own the equipment, you keep any renewable energy credits, and you carry the maintenance responsibility. Installed pricing varies by roof, shading and system size.
If you use a PPA
$0 upfront. We install and own the system; you buy the power it produces at a rate set in your agreement, and you only pay for what it actually generates. The system owner carries maintenance for the life of the agreement.
The residential federal tax credit (25D) ended for systems purchased after December 31, 2025.
You will still see ads promising a 30% credit that “ends December 31.” Read the date on them. If you buy a system today as a homeowner, you cannot claim that credit. What remains applies to the owner of the system — which, under a PPA, is us. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice; talk to your tax professional about your situation.
Who you would be working with
SolarAmerica
We design your system and manage the project; installation is performed by vetted licensed partners in your area.
Orange & Rockland questions
The things people actually ask
Why is Orange & Rockland's Price to Compare lower than PPL's but the all-in rate higher?
Because the two numbers measure different things. Orange & Rockland's supply charge is lower; its distribution charges and riders are higher. What matters to your budget is the all-in figure — your bill divided by your kilowatt-hours.
How often does this change?
Four times a year: March, June, September and December.
Can I shop for supply?
Yes. New York is deregulated, and switching suppliers changes only the supply portion of your bill.
See what your roof and Orange & Rockland actually add up to
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