Rockland Electric Company Rate Selection Guide
Rockland Electric Company (RECO) is the New Jersey electric distribution subsidiary of Orange & Rockland Utilities, a Consolidated Edison company, serving roughly 76,000 customers in Bergen, Passaic, and Sussex Counties. RECO operates in New Jersey's deregulated electricity market, so C&I customers can shop for supply while RECO provides regulated delivery, with energy data available through My Account, Green Button, Share My Data, and EDI.
Rockland Electric Company Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC No. 2 | commercial | Seasonal 2-block usage + 2-block demand (tariff) | Secondary-voltage demand-billed commercial |
| SC No. 3 | commercial | Block-structured general service (tariff) | General commercial accounts |
| SC No. 4 | industrial | Primary/large power demand-billed + transmission (tariff) | Large C&I at primary voltage |
| BGS | commercial | Auction-based default supply (Price to Compare) | Customers not shopping for supply |
Market Overview
New Jersey deregulated electricity supply. RECO provides regulated distribution; supply is competitive via licensed Third Party Suppliers or default Basic Generation Service procured through statewide BGS auctions. The NJ BPU regulates delivery rates.
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Current Rate Schedules
RECO provides regulated delivery service in New Jersey; supply is competitive. Exact delivery charges are set in RECO's NJ electric tariff (effective dates per the latest BPU-approved schedule) and were under BPU rate-case review during 2025-2026. Supply prices follow the customer's chosen Third Party Supplier or RECO's Basic Generation Service Price to Compare (BGS year runs June 1 to May 31). The schedules below describe applicable C&I classes by structure; precise per-unit charges are in the linked tariff.
Effective: June 1, 2025 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC No. 2 - Secondary General / Demand Service | commercial | Secondary-voltage commercial and small industrial customers (demand-billed). | Declining two-block usage rate and inclining two-block demand rate, both seasonally differentiated (usage blocks at <=4,920 kWh and >4,920 kWh; demand blocks at <=5 kW and >5 kW), per the RECO NJ tariff. Exact delivery rates are published in the tariff; supply is competitive (TPS or BGS). | — |
| SC No. 3 - General Service | commercial | General commercial service customers. | Block-structured, seasonally differentiated delivery charges per the RECO NJ tariff; demand component for qualifying accounts. Exact rates in the tariff; supply competitive. | — |
| SC No. 4 - Large Power / Primary Service | industrial | Larger commercial and industrial customers, including primary-voltage and high-tension service. | Demand-billed primary/large power service with separately stated transmission charges (tariff leaf references for SC Nos. 4 and 6). Exact delivery and demand rates in the RECO NJ tariff; supply competitive. | — |
| SC No. 6 - High-Tension / Transmission Service | industrial | High-tension and transmission-level large industrial customers. | Transmission-level large-load service with separately stated transmission charges; demand-billed. Exact rates in the RECO NJ tariff; supply competitive. | — |
| Basic Generation Service (BGS) - Default Supply | commercial | C&I customers who do not select a Third Party Supplier. | Default commodity supply procured through statewide BGS auctions and reconciled periodically (BGS Reconciliation Charge). Compared against TPS offers via the Price to Compare; BGS year runs June 1 to May 31. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Secondary-voltage commercial (demand-billed)
Mid-size commercial offices, retail, and light industrial on SC No. 2.
SC No. 2 uses seasonal two-block usage and demand rates, so peak and high-block management drive delivery savings; supply should be shopped separately.
- Pull 15-30 min interval data via Share My Data
- Flatten demand peaks to lower the demand blocks
- Shop a fixed TPS supply contract vs. the Price to Compare
Large C&I at primary voltage
Larger facilities qualifying for SC No. 4 primary/large power service.
Primary/large power classes are demand-billed with separately stated transmission charges; demand management and supply procurement both matter at scale.
- Negotiate or competitively procure supply (TPS)
- Use interval analytics to manage coincident peak
- Evaluate primary-voltage service economics
Transmission-level industrial
High-tension industrial loads on SC No. 6.
Transmission-level service carries the lowest delivery overheads per kWh but highest absolute demand exposure; supply procurement and peak coincidence management are the largest levers.
- Run a competitive supply RFP for the commodity
- Target PJM coincident-peak reduction where applicable
- Continuously monitor interval data via Share My Data
Historical Rate Trends
RECO delivery rates are set through NJ BPU base-rate cases; supply costs move with BGS auctions and any chosen supplier. RECO filed a base distribution rate increase in 2025, with the suspension period extended into mid-2026.
July 30, 2025
RECO filed for a base distribution rate increase (originally ~$18.74M, later updated higher); rates subject to BPU suspension/review.
pendingApril 22, 2026
NJ BPU extended the suspension period for RECO's proposed rates (to ~June 30, 2026), deferring the delivery-rate change.
pendingOverall trend: Upward pressure on delivery rates via pending base-rate case; supply varies with market/BGS auctions.
Next expected change: Pending RECO base distribution rate case before the NJ BPU; new delivery rates expected to take effect by mid-2026 once approved.
Cost Optimization Strategies
RECO C&I customers optimize both the regulated delivery side (demand and peak management, interval analytics) and the competitive supply side (shopping for a Third Party Supplier).
Shop for competitive supply
For: All C&I accounts
Compare licensed Third Party Supplier offers against RECO's Basic Generation Service Price to Compare to lower the commodity portion of the bill; consider fixed vs. index products and contract terms.
Manage peak demand
For: Demand-billed C&I classes
Use 15-30 minute interval data (via Green Button Connect / Share My Data) to flatten peaks and reduce demand-billed delivery charges on SC No. 2/4/6 classes.
Shift seasonal/block usage
For: SC No. 2 and other block-structured classes
Because delivery charges are seasonally differentiated and block-structured, shifting discretionary usage out of high-cost seasons/blocks reduces delivery cost.
Automate interval analytics
For: All C&I accounts
Authorize a consultant or platform via Share My Data for continuous interval data to benchmark, detect anomalies, and verify savings.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Rockland Electric Company interval data →
Deregulated Market Shopping
RECO customers in New Jersey can buy electricity supply from any licensed Third Party Supplier (TPS) while RECO continues to provide regulated delivery and billing. Customers who do not choose a supplier receive default Basic Generation Service (BGS), procured through statewide auctions. Compare TPS offers against RECO's Price to Compare before switching.
How to Compare Rockland Electric Company Suppliers
- 01Find your RECO Price to Compare (the default BGS supply price)
- 02Compare licensed NJ Third Party Supplier offers (fixed vs. variable/index)
- 03Confirm contract length, renewal/rollover terms, and any cancellation fees
- 04Enroll with the chosen supplier; RECO continues to deliver and bill
Contract Terms for Rockland Electric Company Supply Agreements
- Fixed-price terms lock $/kWh for a set period
- Variable/index products track market and can change monthly
- Note auto-renewal and early-termination clauses
- Supply switch does not change RECO's regulated delivery service
Common Pitfalls When Shopping Rockland Electric Company Rates
- Teaser rates that roll to high variable pricing after an intro period
- Cancellation/early-termination fees on fixed contracts
- Bundled add-ons that inflate the effective rate
- Always compare against the current Price to Compare, which updates with BGS auctions
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a C&I customer get automated interval data to a consultant or platform?▾
Authorize the provider through Share My Data (powered by Green Button Connect My Data). After the customer approves via My Account, the registered third party receives up to 24 months of history and ongoing 15-30 minute interval data automatically over a secure OAuth 2.0 connection. Authorizations inactive for 45+ days may be revoked.
Can a C&I customer in RECO territory shop for electricity supply?▾
Yes. New Jersey is a deregulated market. RECO provides regulated delivery, while supply can be purchased from any licensed Third Party Supplier or taken as Basic Generation Service (BGS) by default. Compare supplier offers against RECO's Price to Compare.
What rate schedules apply to commercial and industrial accounts?▾
RECO's New Jersey tariff classes service by size and demand, including secondary general/demand service (e.g., SC No. 2) and larger primary/high-tension classes. Larger accounts are demand-billed with seasonal, block-structured usage and demand rates. See the current RECO NJ electric tariff for exact delivery charges.
How do delivery and supply charges differ on a RECO bill?▾
Delivery (distribution) charges are regulated by the NJ BPU and appear on the RECO portion of the bill. Supply (generation) charges reflect either a chosen Third Party Supplier's price or RECO's Basic Generation Service. Managing demand reduces the regulated delivery component, while supply shopping addresses the competitive component.
How much usage history can I retrieve, and in what format?▾
My Account holds up to 24 months of billing history (PDF). Green Button Download provides ~13 months as spreadsheet or ESPI XML. Green Button Connect / Share My Data delivers up to 24 months plus ongoing interval data as ESPI/Atom XML to authorized third parties.
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