Municipalities in the Con Edison utility territory are in an Opt-Out period. All newly eligible residents and small businesses will be receiving a letter and an FAQ explaining the program, your electricity supply options, and how to change supply. Scroll down for more information about the program, rates, how to update your supply choice, contact information, and more.
Community Energy for Con Edison-Area Municipalities
In 2016, after several years of development and hundreds of community meetings, Westchester communities launched the first Community Choice Aggregation energy program in NY and today, continue to lead the transition to clean, renewable energy.
Participating Municipalties
Ardsley, Bedford, Croton-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Greenburgh, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Larchmont, Mamaroneck Town, Mamaroneck Village, Mount Kisco, New Castle, New Rochelle, Ossining Town, Ossining Village, Pelham, Peekskill, Pleasantville, Rye Brook, Rye City, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe, White Plains
Quick links for your energy choices
Current contract for Con Edison area (other than Yonkers) participants
Constellation New Energy is the supplier for this contract, which is in effect from the first meter reads in November of 2022 to first meter reads of November 2024
100% Renewable Supply
NY State sourced
Primarily hydropower
Residential: 15.128¢/kWh
Small Commercial: 15.128¢/kWh
Standard Supply
Grid mix similar to utility
Majority fossil fueled
Residential: 13.364¢/kWh
Small Commercial: 13.364¢/kWh
Rates on your bill will include GRT if your municipality assesses it.
Westchester Power Basics
COLLECTIVE POWER – the community-selected default electricity supply option for 29 participating municipalities.
[ConEdison remains responsible for Distribution – the infrastructure and billing]
100% RENEWABLE ENERGY made easily accessible, vetted, at scale; Standard supply also available.
OPT-OUT FORMAT – eligible customers are enrolled in the default supply unless they take action to opt out or change supply.
CONSUMER-FRIENDLY structure allows you to participate with no contracts, fees, or penalties for coming or going.
RATE STABILITY – stable and predictable pricing vs the monthly variability of the utility supply.
Savings are not guaranteed through this program, as we cannot predict what the utility will charge month-to-month.
For more information the Dept. of Public Service has prepared this FAQ: faq-template_v2.pdf
Contacts and resources:
- It’s easy to opt in, out or change supply online here: https://sustainablewestchester.org/wp/con-ed-area-choosesupply
- You can also call (914) 242-4725 x 111
- Or email to westchesterpower@sustainablewestchester.org
- For billing matters other than the supply charge from the Westchester Power program supplier, or outage and other traditional utility questions, you can find the Con Ed contacts at https://www.coned.com/en/contact-us
- For questions about the program, your enrollment, bill etc., its probably best to start with these contacts, but if you have questions about your municipality’s participation, you can find your municipal contact here: https://sustainablewestchester.org/wp/municipal-contacts/
- If you should encounter problems and Sustainable Westchester / the program supplier is not resolving these to your satisfaction, you have the right to seek the assistance of the Dept. of Public Service. Filing directions are at https://dps.ny.gov/file-complaint
- You can find more information about Community Choice Aggregation in NY State on the Dept. of Public Service’s website, here: https://dps.ny.gov/community-choice-aggregation
- NY Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has a “toolkit” with lots of useful information for communities organizing CCA’s; find it here: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Clean-Energy-Communities/How-It-Works/Toolkits/Community-Choice-Aggregation
How to read your bill
When your electricity supply is from an Energy Service Company (ESCO) such as is the case with participation in Westchester Power, the supply charge is separated from the Con Edison distribution charge, where before they were combined. Click here for Con Edison explanation of other charges.
Comparison of Con Edison average monthly rates for current contract
Comparison of Con Edison average monthly rates from program launch
- Rates do not include Gross Receipt Tax (GRT). If your municipality collects GRT, it will be added to these rates.
- The 12-month trailing average for the period July 2022 to June 2023 was 9.87 cents/kWh
- Westchester County lies in Con Edison zones H and I; the 12-month average rates shown here represent the average of the two zones.
Comparable ESCO offerings
At the time of the current contract bid submission in July, the nearest Energy Service Company pricing for comparable supply (100% NYS Renewable, fixed term, no exit penalty) was over 16 cents/kWh and prices remain elevated today. You can survey these by visiting the sites of suppliers registered with Con Ed – https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/shop-for-energy-service-companies/find-your-esco.
Upcoming Public Information Sessions
Check back here for more upcoming information sessions!
Past Public Information Sessions
2023
November 1st Enrollment Period Information Sessions
Newly Eligible Information Sessions
Tuesday, September 26, at 12PM on Zoom
Tuesday, September 26, at 7PM on Zoom
Wednesday, September 27, at 12PM on Zoom
Wednesday, September 27 at 7PM on Zoom (Video Link)
Sesión de Información Comunitaria
Martes 26 de septiembre a las 7PM horas por Zoom
Miércoles 27 de septiembre a las 7PM horas por Zoom
March 1st Enrollment Period Information Sessions
Thursday 2/2
ConEd @ 12 Noon on Zoom
ConEd @ 7:00pm on Zoom
Sesión de Información Comunitaria en Español
jueves 2/2 a las 7:00pm on Zoom
2022
Sound Shore (Rye, Rye Brook, Mamaroneck V, Mamaroneck T, New Rochelle, Larchmont, Pelham)
Central County (White Plains, Mt. Kisco, Bedford, New Castle, Tuckahoe, Pleasantville)
Upper River Towns (Peekskill, Croton on Hudson, Ossining Town, Ossining Village, Sleepy Hollow)
Lower River Towns (Tarrytown, Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Hastings on Hudson, Town of Greenburgh)
Wednesday (8/31) at 12 Noon
Central Westchester: (Link to video)
Lower River Towns: (Link to video)
Sound Shore: (Link to video)
Upper River Towns: (Link to video)
Wednesday (8/31) at 7:00pm
Central Westchester: (Link to video)
Lower River Towns: (Link to video)
Sound Shore: (Link to video)
Upper River Towns: (Link to video)
Thursday (9/1) at 12 Noon
Central Westchester: (Link to video)
Upper River Towns: (Link to video)
Thursday (9/1) at 7:00pm
Central Westchester: (Link to video)
Lower River Towns: (Link to video)
Sound Shore: (Link to video)
Upper River Towns: (Link to video)
Friday (9/2) at 12 Noon
Lower River Towns: (Link to video)
Sound Shore: (Link to video)
Thursday (9/22) at 7:00pm
Central Westchester: (Video link)
Wednesday (9/28) at 12 Noon
Sound Shore: (Link to video)
Wednesday (9/28) at 7:00pm
Lower River Towns: Link to video
Friday (9/30) at 12 Noon
Upper River Towns: (Link to video)
Tuesday (10/4) at 12 Noon
Central Westchester: (Link to video)
Tuesday (10/4) at 7:00pm
Sound Shore: (Link to video)
Wednesday (10/5) at 12 noon
Lower River Towns: (Link to video)
Wednesday (10/5) at 7:00pm
Upper River Towns: (Link to video)
Sesión de Información Comunitaria en Español
miércoles (10/5) a las 7:00pm
(Enlace al video)
Program Communications
– 2023 –
4/21/2023 Electric Supply Service Update Letter
Ardsley, Bedford, Croton-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Greenburgh, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Larchmont, Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, New Castle, New Rochelle, Town of Ossining, Village of Ossining, Peekskill, Village of Pelham, Pleasantville, Rye, Rye Brook, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe, White Plains
– 2022 –
6/10/2022 Con Ed Program Pause Notification Letter
Ardsley, Bedford, Croton-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Greenburgh, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Larchmont, Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, New Castle, New Rochelle, Town of Ossining, Village of Ossining, Peekskill, Village of Pelham, Pleasantville, Rye, Rye Brook, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe, White Plains
– 2019 –
Program-wide Communications
– 2022 –
FAQ – English
FAQ – Spanish
SW vs ESCO – English
SW vs ESCO – Spanish
– 2021 –
Westchester Power Annual Report
– 2020 –
Westchester Power Annual Report
2018 Environmental Disclosure Reports Issued
– 2019 –
Westchester Power Annual Report
Beware of phone solicitation asking to discuss your electricity supply charges
Mailing: NY Environmental Disclosure, Green-e
NY State mandates 2017 environmental disclosure reports
– 2018 –
Westchester Power Annual Report
Constellation Environmental Disclosure and WP Green Power
– 2017 –
Westchester Power Annual Report
NYS Mandated Additional Electricity Charge
– 2016 –
Westchester Power Annual Report
Commitment To Clean Energy
Since 2016, the Westchester Power Community Energy program has helped municipalities in Westchester County leverage the collective power of its residents to control costs and provide insurance against fluctuations in electricity supply through competitively priced and fixed-rate bulk purchasing, while also leading the transition to renewable energy in the state through Westchester Power’s 100% Renewable energy as the primary product subscription of most participants.
Renewable program participants annually mitigate 219,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is the equivalent of taking 49,000 cars off the road for a year, or the carbon sequestered by 3.6 million tree seedlings grown for 10 years!
A Community Energy Platform
The large scale of the program enables us to attract new opportunities for increased environmental impact and potential savings. These include:
Westchester Power Solar Credit offering – Sustainable Westchester is preparing to launch an exciting, new Solar Credit offering within the Westchester Power program in late 2023. The Solar Credit offering provides guaranteed savings to participating households and small businesses. The offering will prioritize the delivery of the Solar Credit savings to those enrolled in the existing utility’s low-income assistance program.
Demand Response – Previously available only to large commercial businesses, Sustainable Westchester has collaborated with a technology firm, Logical Buildings, to pilot demand response for residential customers. By cutting usage during a few peak hours of the year, ConEd can avoid switching on the dirtiest “Peaker Plants,” and will pay you money for that. Learn more about the GridRewards program here.
Let’s Talk About Clean Energy
Why clean energy? By now, everyone has heard of climate change, but it’s not always easy to make the connection to our daily lives. Our energy choices are, however, linked to many of the most serious challenges that we face these days, as well as the question of what kind of future we leave our children.
Most of our electricity is still generated by burning fossil fuels which release greenhouse gases into our atmosphere. This has contributed to our environment’s degradation, increasing temperatures, and local effects such as more frequent higher intensity storms and changes in seasonal patterns. Here’s a short video about the greenhouse effect which is responsible for this problem.
Solar, wind, and hydropower are emissions-free sources of energy. New York State has an aggressive plan to switch over to these clean energy sources and away from fossil fuels. Westchester communities have taken the lead in these efforts, and now dozens of NY communities have followed with similar programs.
Clean Energy Implications
for Westchester County
Our communities need to move away from fossil fuel-powered electricity quickly to help mitigate the challenges associated with climate change. A transformation towards clean-powered electricity is entirely possible.
Westchester Power communities can help accelerate this transition by promoting the generation of clean energy, as well as sending signals to electricity generators, investors, and governments that we place a high priority on ensuring a sustainable and healthy future.
Our energy choices and COVID 19
Studies are showing that areas with higher levels of pollution see worse outcomes from COVID 19. Many observers have pointed out the similarities in the challenges since both require collective, long-term action to solve.
Sea Level Rise
Over the past century, the Hudson has risen about a foot due to global warming (see this Scenic Hudson article), threatening households and habitats. This map shows how the Yonkers waterfront may fare over this century. We can reduce the impact and costs by taking strong action to reverse the growth of greenhouse gases.
Temperature Rise & Disparate Impacts
By the year 2100, on our current trajectory, New York starts to look more like Florida (Climate Central):
But like so many of the effects of global warming, the impact can vary greatly. Groundwork Hudson Valley has done amazing work to go one step further and show how the practice of Redlining has amplified the environmental justice aspect of the problem through the creation of “heat islands” [read more here]:
More resources about local climate change impacts
- Read more about climate change in our Hudson Valley in this survey of assessments about what it might look like.
- For A deeper dive, see the Fourth National Climate Assessment’s chapter on the Northeast.
