New York FAQ

Since 2000, Green Mountain has been an active participant in the development of energy competition for New York. Green Mountain has been providing renewable energy products to National Grid customers in Upstate New York since 2002 and the company helped support the development of New York’s first wind farm, the Madison Wind Project in Madison County. As of August 2009, Green Mountain entered the competitive market in New York City and Westchester County.  Green Mountain now serves New York City, Westchester, Orange, and Rockland Counties.

Green Mountain is the nation's leading competitive retail provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions. The company was founded on the mission to change the way power is made – something that sets us apart from all other electricity providers. We offer competitively-priced electricity products that use renewable energy, like wind and water. The traditional production of electricity from fossil fuels is the largest source of industrial air pollution in the U.S., -- so when you choose cleaner Green Mountain Energy^® electricity products, you are helping to make a difference for the environment.

No. Con Edison/Orange & Rockland support energy competition and encourages customers to choose an energy supplier (ESCO) that is right for them. Con Edison/O&R’s primary business role is energy delivery, and ESCOs are in the business of energy supply. Even after you choose an energy supply company, Con Edison/O&R will still be there to read your meter, handle service calls, and provide emergency assistance. Energy competition is also supported by the State of New York.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the traditional production of electricity from fossil fuels is the leading cause of industrial air pollution in the U.S. Choosing Green Mountain Energy^® electricity products helps encourage the development of new renewable, pollution-free generation facilities in New York and nationally.

You can sign up for Green Mountain’s cleaner electricity products by calling toll-free 877-216-GMEC (877- 216-4632), or online at www.greenmountain.com. You will need your 15-digit Con Edison or 10-digit Orange & Rockland account number to complete the sign up. You can find your account number on your Con Edison or Orange & Rockland bill.

Your energy supplier will begin providing your electric service on your next meter-reading date, as long as you are enrolled at least 15 days before that date. Otherwise service will start on the following cycle date. The process typically takes about 30 days.

No. Nothing changes with your electric delivery and there’s no equipment to install. Green Mountain and Con Edison/Orange & Rockland take care of all the arrangements. You won’t notice anything new other than the Green Mountain charges on your monthly Con Ed/O&R electric bill.

You will continue to receive one monthly electric bill from Con Edison/Orange & Rockland. Your Green Mountain Energy^® electricity charges will appear on the Con Ed/O&R bill. You continue to pay Con Edison/O&R just like always.

Choosing Green Mountain as your electricity supplier does not affect your ability to continue on a budget billing plan with Con Edison/Orange & Rockland.

Yes. You'll receive your bill on the same schedule as you do now.

Yes. You can continue to pay Con Edison/Orange & Rockland by whatever means you always have.