O&R customers, New York · Performance incentive
SmartCharge New York (Orange & Rockland)
Run by Orange & Rockland Utilities
EV drivers who charge in Orange & Rockland's New York service area earn 7 cents per kWh for charging midnight to 8 a.m., a $25 bonus after three months, and $35 a month in summer for avoiding weekday 2-6 p.m. charging.
Amounts
How much you get
7 cents per kWh charged off-peak (midnight to 8 a.m. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Per kWhOff-peak charging incentive | $0.07 |
| Per vehicle or charger3-month bonus | $25 |
| Per monthAvoided summer peak incentive | $35 |
| Per referralRefer-a-friend | $25 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
You get your utility service from O&R (New York).
Own or lease a compatible plug-in hybrid or battery-electric vehicle, or a compatible charger.
What to doCheck the SmartCharge New York list of compatible vehicles and charging stations.
Charge within Orange & Rockland's New York service area; you don't have to be an O&R customer.
Drivers on a Residential Time of Use rate (Service Classes 1 and 2) aren't eligible; incentives are only for customers on a standard rate.
What to doSwitch from a time-of-use rate to the standard rate.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Create a SmartCharge New York account on the customer web portal.
- Connect your EV or charger.
Charging data comes from your vehicle's telematics or smart charger.
- Charge in the O&R service area to earn cash.
Forms and instructionsOrange & Rockland - Contact Us
Questions about applying1-877-434-4100
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does SmartCharge New York (Orange & Rockland) pay?
$0.07 to $35, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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