30 January Never Miss a Payment - Enroll in Auto Pay Today January 30, 2024 By Danyelle Barrett General 0 Enroll in Auto Pay Today for Tax, Water, and Sewer Payments! 1) Visit our online payment portal HERE. 2) Register as a new user and schedule your payment(s) by opting into auto pay. You may chose to enroll for all your services (water, sewer, tax) or just one service. 3) You will receive an email prior to payment being processed. The email will contain a reference number. ** If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to call our office at 845-469-2388 ** Related Articles Orange and Rockland Utilities Energy Affordability Program ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES URGES LOW-INCOME CUSTOMERS TO ENROLL IN THE ENERGY AFFORDABILITY PROGRAM Eligible Customers Can Receive a Credit of Up to $61 on Monthly Energy Bills PEARL RIVER, NY August 30, 2023 – Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) asks customers receiving qualifying government assistance benefits to make sure they are enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program (EAP). This program can provide a discount of up to $61 on monthly energy bills. Customers can visit oru.com/EAP or scan the QR code for more information. The EAP provides discounts for qualified low-income customers to limit utility costs to 6 percent of average annual income. The discount is based on a statewide formula that is updated annually and adjusted if delivery costs change. This program is just one of the steps that Orange & Rockland is taking to ensure that the move away from fossil fuels to a clean energy future does not disproportionately burden low-income customers. Orange & Rockland continues to reach out to customers via emails, social media posts and other means to encourage enrollment. Enrollment For EAP Is Easier Than Ever Customers can Apply Online. Those receiving an eligible government benefit can self-certify that they qualify for this program. Orange & Rockland sends each enrolled customer a letter with details on the monthly discount. Keeping Energy Affordable for Vulnerable Customers Orange & Rockland helps customers identify ways to keep energy affordable. By visiting oru.com/nybillhelp customers can learn about financial assistance, the Home Energy Assistance Program and the Neighbor Fund. The company also offers special protections and payment programs for seniors, those with special needs, customers experiencing medical emergencies or domestic violence. Providing Convenient, Flexible Payment Options Orange & Rockland offers a wide array of Payment Plans. Customers can find the terms that are right for them by logging into My Account to see options including: Budget Billing helps customers avoid seasonal price spikes by spreading energy payments out evenly across the year. Payment Extensions give customers up to 10 days of extra time to pay their bill. Payment Agreements allow customers who have fallen behind on their bills some of the most flexible payment terms available. Customers can make a down payment as low as 15 percent of their balance and some customers meeting certain income requirements may qualify for a $0 down payment. Customers having trouble meeting the terms of a current payment agreement can renegotiate it. Last year, the New York State Electric and Gas Bill Relief Program provided almost 4,000 residential and over 100 small business Orange & Rockland customers with one-time bill credits automatically applied toward past-due balances for service through May 1, 2022. The total benefit to customers was over $6.9 million in relief. About Orange & Rockland Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, is a regulated utility. O&R provides electric service to approximately 300,000 customers in southeastern New York State (where its franchise name is Orange & Rockland) and northern New Jersey (where it’s Rockland Electric Company) and natural gas service to approximately 130,000 customers in New York. For financial, operations and customer service information, visit oru.com. For energy efficiency information, visit oru.com/energyefficiency. Orange County Annual Agricultural District Review 2024 The Orange County Annual Agricultural District Review open enrollment period will be held during the month of March. During this time, interested property owners can apply for inclusion in Orange County Agricultural District 1. Friends of Walton Lake Annual Clean Up - Saturday, May 18, 2024 The Friends of Walton Lake (FOWL) would like to invite you to assist in their efforts to clean Walton Lake on Saturday, May 18, 2024, between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Supported by the Town of Monroe and Village of Chester this will be the 3rd annual clean up and 5th overall. The first cleanup FOWL organized was in September 2021: a group of 27 volunteers retrieved over 2 tons of debris from Walton Lake including 57 automobile tires, laptop computer, bowling ball and numerous unidentifiable items. Each effort has removed thousands of pieces of garbage from the Village of Chester drinking water. FOWL continues to strive to do its part to maintain these pristine waters, with the help of its members and new friends, in keeping this beautiful planet clean and environmentally balanced. If you can join us, FOWL will be staging across from Monarca Cantina Mexican Restaurant at 438 Lakes Road, Monroe. Limited parking is available in the gravel parking lot, so please be environmentally friendly and carpool if possible. If you forget a trash bag, there will be some available and a trash drop off point established at the staging area. Please visit “Friends of Walton Lake” on Facebook for updated information about our Walton Lake Clean-Up event and to learn more about our volunteer organization. Thank you in advance for your participation and support. Comments are closed.