Orange & Rockland Utilities Smart Savers Storage Program
Earn performance-based rewards while supporting New York’s electric grid with your SolarEdge Home Battery.
Put Your Battery to Work
By enrolling your SolarEdge Home Battery in the Orange & Rockland Utilities Smart Savers Battery Program, you can earn performance-based incentives while helping strengthen New York’s electric grid.
During periods of high electricity demand, Orange & Rockland Utilities may call on participating batteries to discharge stored energy to the grid. You are rewarded based on the kilowatts your system delivers during these events.
Why Join the Program
For You
- Earn seasonal performance-based incentives.
- Maintain backup reserve for your home.
- Participate automatically once enrolled.
- No daily management required.
For Your Community
- Reduce peak electricity demand.
- Support grid reliability in New York.
- Help lower emissions and improve air quality.
How Incentives Work
Customers in Orange & Rockland Utilities service territories may be eligible for two types of incentives:
Rebates
Homeowners may qualify for the NYSERDA Residential Energy Storage Incentive, offering up to $200 per kWh installed, depending on eligibility and funding availability. This program is available for new battery installations only.
Performance Incentive
During the program season (May 1 – September 30), enrolled customers can earn up to $50 per kW, based on the average kilowatt output delivered by their battery system across all dispatch events during the season.
Incentive amounts vary depending on system size and performance.
Example: A system delivering an average of 4 kW during events could earn up to $200 per season (4 kW × $50).
How the Program Works
Eligibility
You are eligible if you:
- Own an installed and operational SolarEdge Home Battery.
- Have an active Orange & Rockland Utilities residential electric account in good standing.
- Enroll through the approved enrollment process.
Once enrolled and accepted, your battery will automatically participate during the program season.
Get Started Today
Put your SolarEdge Home Battery to work and earn performance-based incentives through the Orange & Rockland Utilities Smart Savers Program. Enroll today and start participating during the upcoming program season.
Get Started Today
Put your SolarEdge Home Battery to work and earn performance-based incentives through the Orange & Rockland Utilities Smart Savers Program. Enroll today and start participating during the upcoming program season.
FAQ’s
Who is eligible?
Active Orange & Rockland Utilities residential customers in good standing with a qualifying SolarEdge Home Battery system.
How do I apply to the program?
Eligible homeowners can enroll through the designated enrollment process. Participation is confirmed once your application is approved.
Will I be notified in advance of events?
Yes. Customers are notified prior to dispatch events.
How often do events occur and how long do they last?
There may be up to 15 events per year during the program season. Most events last approximately three hours.
Can I opt out of individual events?
Yes. Participants may have the option to opt out of specific events while remaining enrolled.
How do I unenroll from the program?
Customers may choose to unenroll according to program terms and conditions.