The Villages of Grand View-On-Hudson, Haverstraw, Nyack and Upper Nyack have new electricity supply contracts through Rockland Community Power a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program.
CCA is a state enabled program, which offers residents and small businesses the opportunity to receive more attractive electricity supply terms through the bargaining power of aggregation (group purchasing).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Municipality's Role?
The villages enabled CCA through a local law in each municipality and selected a program administrator. Who is the CCA Administrator?
Joule Community Power, a division of Joule Assets, who has been authorized by the state to administer CCA programs in NY.Does this program replace my utility company?
No, O&R will still be responsible for billing and responding to power outages.How will my bill look?
You will still receive one bill from O&R, but the supply section of your electricity bill will show the name of the alternative supplier/CCA Administrator. This program does not impact the delivery portion of your electricity bill, the reliability of your electricity delivery, or how you are billed. If you have a power outage, please contact O&R. Can I participate if I already have rooftop solar or community solar or hydro?
Yes, you can participate!Where can I learn more about the contract terms, pricing, opt-up or opt-down options and price comparison to the utility?
Please visit www.rocklandcommunitypower.com/rates or call our helpline listed below. If you choose the renewable product offering, you will pay a premium for this product over the utility standard product pricing, however, you will be contributing to NYS clean energy goals.What is Opt-Out Enrollment?
Opt-out enrollment means that you will be automatically enrolled to participate in the CCA program unless you are already receiving supply service from an alternative supplier, have a block on your account, or take action to opt-out of the program. There is no fee or penalty for opting out. You may opt out during the opt-out period or at any time during the program. Contact us, if you have questions about eligibility.How do I opt out?
Only eligible residents and small businesses will receive a letter in March 2025, explaining their options, the program rates and how they can opt out in the 30 day opt out period which will run from March 10 to April 8. If you decide to not participate in the program, please respond in one of these three ways. A. Mail: return the included "opt out" card via pre-paid envelope, B. Phone: Call Rockland Community Power at (845) 859-9099 x1, C. Web: Visit www.rocklandcommunitypower.com/secureform. Please note that if you do not opt-out before April 9th, you will be enrolled in ESCO service under the contract terms.