07/14/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/14/2024 08:07
This week's predicted high temperatures and humidity can create increased demand for electricity to power air conditioners, which can place stress on electric delivery equipment. O&R crews will be ready to respond to any issues that arise to make repairs and restore service.
O&R also urges customers to use energy efficiently and take steps to stay safe and comfortable. Here are some cooling tips to help customers stay comfortable and save money on energy.
The heat, humidity, and increased demand for electricity to power air conditioners can pose challenges to the electric delivery system, in some instances, overheating electrical equipment and resulting in scattered power outages. O&R crews will be ready to respond to any, and all, issues that arise to make repairs and restore service.
Report Outages
If you experience a power outage, don't assume that O&R automatically knows about it. You can report it and check to see when your lights will be back on through:
To prepare for summer's peak electricity demands, O&R has invested nearly $180 million this year to fortify and improve the reliability of its electric system. This work also includes the development of energy efficiency and clean energy projects, contributing to the nearly $1 billion on electric system maintenance and reliability projects over the last 10 years.
O&R provides energy to nearly one million people, with fewer electricity interruptions and a response rate two times faster than other utilities nationwide.
For energy efficiency tips, incentives, and rebates, please visit: oru.com/save
About Orange & Rockland
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy companies. O&R is a regulated utility that 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 140,000 customers in New York.