How to Become an Electric Supplier (ESCO)

Companies applying for authorization to become an ESCO in the Orange & Rockland territory must:

1. Satisfy the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) eligibility requirements to be an ESCO and forward the PSC authorization letter.
2. Become a customer of the NY Independent System Operator (NYISO) or establish a verifiable agreement with an authorized NYISO customer and submit written authorization.
3. Upon implementation of EDI transactions at O&R, all ESCO/Marketers participating in O&R's service territory must be Phase III certified. In order to be Phase III certified you must complete Connectivity and Transaction Set Testing and submit a Statement of Readiness. For more information, please visit EDI.
4. Complete the Consolidated Billing Agreement and the Affidavit for Consolidated Billing Agreement.
5. Submit two original signed copies of the current ESCO operating agreement found in the O&R Retail Access Implementation Plan and Operating Procedure [pdf].
6. Complete the Supplement to Consolidated Billing and Assignment Agreement if you intend to participate in O&R's PowerSwitch program.

All information should be mailed to: