Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. is a gas and electric utility in New York. Orange and Rockland made it easier to purchase ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heaters by adding new pathways for customers to access discounts at point of sale—a distributor midstream and a retailer coupon pathway. As a result, the program is projected to save customers more than 700 MMBtu, more than doubling the savings achieved in 2022. Key 2023 accomplishments include:

• Promoting the sale of more than 3,000 ENERGY STAR certified appliances with estimated energy savings of more than 600 MWh.
• Conducting more than 700 store visits to provide point-of-purchase marketing materials for ENERGY STAR products promoted through its programs.
• Launching a midstream program for ENERGY STAR certified commercial food service equipment, including dishwashers, fryers, ovens, and steamers, to provide customers access to instant rebates through participating contractors.