The demand for electricity on hot summer days contributes significantly to peak-day generator emissions, installation of costly utility equipment and the purchase of expensive peak-day energy. Con Edison’s new demand reduction programs for commercial and residential customers provide financial incentives for participation and help lower the demand for electricity during peak periods when energy use is at its highest. For more information about programs for commercial customers, refer to: Commercial System Relief Program and Critical Peak Rebate Program.

To help ensure air quality improvements associated with these programs, high environmental standards have been established, including limitations on participating Distributed Generation (DG) and exclusion of DG other than renewable resources in close proximity to certain electric generators. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation maps show the geographical areas where DG is prohibited in participating in these programs. For more information, contact us at dr@conEd.com.

Con Edison, in conjunction with the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), administers electric load-reduction programs to manage energy usage throughout the year.

Customers who participate in these programs can:

• help improve air quality in their communities
• delay capital costs associated with growing electric demand
• receive free energy management technology
• help provide reliable power to their communities
• receive financial incentives