Electric Advantage

Customers whose homes or businesses are connected to targeted gas mains may qualify for energy upgrades to eliminate their gas usage, all at no cost.

The gas main in your street is scheduled for replacement, but Orange & Rockland is changing the way we do business. We want to invest in comfortable clean energy technologies instead of opening the street to replace pipes as we have done in previous years.

That’s why we developed our Electric Advantage program, which provides customers with opportunities to upgrade their homes and businesses – using the latest energy-efficient technologies to eliminate their natural gas use. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity from Orange & Rockland to have an all-electric home or business on us.

We’re offering generous incentive packages to facilitate customers’ energy transition and optimize energy use, with minimal, and in most cases, no out-of-pocket costs to customers.

Today’s electric appliances are sleek, beautiful, and efficient. They outperform gas versions in many ways.

Our team will work directly with you to develop solutions specific for your home or business.

What’s Included?

Upgrades that may be included in the Electric Advantage program are:

Induction Cooktop stove and Convection Oven – Induction cooktops heat only the pan and the food inside it so the glass surface is cooler to the touch and spills can be wiped up while you cook. It’s also three times more efficient than a gas stove. Convection ovens have fans that evenly circulate hot air, offering faster and more even baking, customizable broil temperatures, self-cleaning and keep-warm settings.
Heat Pump Water Heater – Heat pump water heaters use 2-3 times less energy than standard water heaters because they don’t generate heat directly – they use electricity to move heat from one place to another.
Air Source Heat Pump – Air-source heat pumps can heat and cool your home efficiently without requiring ducts or blocking your windows. Mini-splits are easy to use and whisper quiet, filter and dehumidify the air, and offer personalized control over your comfort. Or you can use your existing ductwork with a central heat pump that will heat and cool your whole home.
Weather Ready (weatherization) Upgrades – To enjoy the full benefits and efficiencies of your new electrified home, we will also include a free Weather Ready package Our professional installers find air leaks in nooks and crannies and block drafts with air sealing and insulation to help keep you warm during the winter and cool in the summer, while also improving your indoor air quality.
Electrical Panel Upgrades – An all-electric building needs sufficient amperage and new breakers for each appliance. Your existing panel will be evaluated and upgraded if necessary.
Heat Pump Clothes Dryer – Heat pump clothes dryers run quieter, with advanced moisture sensors that prevent overdrying. With no need for a vent, this closet-depth dryer can be installed virtually anywhere.
Heat Pump Pool Heater – Unlike heaters that require natural gas or propane, heat pump pool heaters transfer heat from the warm summer air to the water. They also operate with less effort, leading to a lower annual operating cost than gas, and they last longer than other gas pool heater with proper maintenance.

Do I Qualify?

Enrollment in the Electric Advantage program is by invitation only. Selected customers will be contacted by a representative from Orange & Rockland who will inform them of what project-specific incentives may be available to them.

Customers who have not been identified for specific Electric Advantage projects but who would still like to upgrade their home with energy efficiency measures may be eligible for incentives through other programs.