What is Distributed Generation?

Distributed generation is a method of generating electricity on a small scale from renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Systems are located close to where the electricity is being used, and serve as an alternative to or an enhancement of the traditional electric power system.

Some of the advantages of distributed generation are that it increases reliability of the grid, can be configured to match customer demand, diversifies the range of energy sources used, and reduces the necessity to build new transmission or distribution lines, or upgrade existing ones.

Our Policy

Orange & Rockland's main role is to ensure that installations of distributed generation systems are properly designed to safely operate in parallel to the O&R system, and to provide for net metering if applicable.

O&R does not sell, install or design distributed generation systems, nor do we recommend certified installers. Rebate programs, tax incentives and Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) are administered by state run programs.

If you are looking to install a distributed generation system, please follow the procedures according to the state in which the facility is being built:

New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Send Completed Application Package to:

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
390 West Route 59
Spring Valley, NY 10977

Attn: Lenny Leon

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding the installation of distributed generation systems, contact:

• Lenny Leon, 1-877-434-4100 (residential establishments)
• New Business Department, 845-577-3324 (commercial establishments)