How Orange & Rockland compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Orange & Rockland, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) | 18.32 | 735,192 | -4.98 | -$538 |
| Orange & Rockland Utilities (this page) | 23.31 | 170,465 | — | — |
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric | 25.14 | 229,592 | +1.84 | +$199 |
2 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Orange & Rockland. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Orange & Rockland customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in New York (see below).
Where Orange & Rockland customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Orange & Rockland premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,975 |
| Orange | NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) | 18.32 | +$538 |
| Sullivan | NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) | 18.32 | +$538 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In New York you can shop the supply portion regardless of county.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 23.46 | 23.31 | -0.7% |
| Residential customers | 168,096 | 170,465 | +1.4% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, Orange & Rockland serves 211,011 residential customers in NY. Statewide context: New York electricity rates.
Current residential tariff snapshot (URDB) stale entry
| Fixed charge | Energy rate, $/kWh | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| $20.00/mo | 0.064–0.076 | Jul 2015 |
This URDB entry is dated Jul 2015 — more than two years old; treat it as historical and check the utility's current rate schedule. Tariff structure (tiers, time-of-use, riders) determines your marginal rate; the EIA-861 average above reflects what customers actually paid all-in. Source: OpenEI URDB.
Supply vs delivery on a Orange & Rockland bill
New York has residential electric supply choice: Orange & Rockland delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: dps.ny.gov.
Full retail access for electric and gas via ESCOs in all major IOU territories (reset 2019 ESCO order: ESCOs must beat utility rate or be 100% renewable).
Counties served (NY, EIA-861 2024)
Orange · Rockland · Sullivan
Head-to-head comparisons
- NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) vs Orange & Rockland Utilities
- Central Hudson Gas & Electric vs Orange & Rockland Utilities
Questions people ask
- Is Orange & Rockland Utilities more expensive than other New York utilities?
- Orange & Rockland Utilities customers paid an average 23.31 cents/kWh in 2024 — 4% below the New York volume-weighted average of 24.16 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Orange & Rockland Utilities?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. New York does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via dps.ny.gov if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does Orange & Rockland Utilities have?
- 170,465 residential customers in New York in 2024 across 3 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.