9 March Orange & Rockland Launches Partnership to Provide Customers with New, Smart and Innovative Ways to Reduce Utility Bills March 9, 2026 By Dawn Wentland Community News, General 0 Orange & Rockland Launches Partnership to Provide Customers with New, Smart and Innovative Ways to Reduce Utility Bills Orange & Rockland Launches Partnership to Provide Customers with New, Smart and Innovative Ways to Reduce Utility Bills Related Articles File your Survey With the Orange County Clerk's Office The Orange County Clerk's office is now accepting survey maps for filing. Many Orange County residents especially new homeowners go to the County Clerk's Office looking for the metes and bounds of their property. Until now, they could only provide tax maps and subdivision maps. Filing your survey map will provide you with the convenience of always knowing where it is when you need it. Map requirements are: - Completed title block including property owner's name, town/city in which it is located. - Surveyor’s signature and seal - Minimum 8-point font for legibility. - Paper or Mylar minimum size 8 1/2” x 11” maximum size 36” x 48” Filing fee $10.00/page at the OC Government Center 255 Main St. Goshen, NY 10924 For more information, you can contact the Orange County Clerk's Office. Phone: 845-291-2690 Solar for All - New York State utility bill assistance program Back to Community Solar Solar for All × This webpage provides information about the pilot “Solar for All” initiative launched by NYSERDA in 2017 and currently available in limited areas. For information about other initiatives, please visit the links below: Statewide Solar for All Program Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Solar for All Grant Competition Solar for All is currently fully subscribed in most territories. You can still sign up for Solar for All in the following utilities: Central Hudson National Grid (Albany, Essex, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington counties only) NYSEG (Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Sullivan counties only) Orange & Rockland Solar for All is a New York State utility bill assistance program. New York State is funding solar farms to benefit homeowners and renters who may not be able to access solar (clean energy). Through Solar for All, eligible New Yorkers can get the benefits of clean energy while lowering their energy costs. See if you're eligible You may be eligible to join if you: Rent or own your home Are a veteran receiving disability benefits Are on a fixed income Apply today Earn a minimum wage Participate in HEAP, SNAP, TANF, or other electric bill assistance programs If you’ve ever driven past a field of solar panels, you may have wondered why they’re there and who they benefit. These solar farms – called community solar – are harnessing the power of the sun in order to provide energy to nearby communities. Solar for All gives income-eligible households the opportunity to take advantage of this energy. By joining Solar for All, you will save on your monthly electricity bill – up to $180 per year – with no upfront costs or installation hassle. Save energy, save money, and help the planet when you participate in community solar. See if you are eligible and sign up today. Why Join Solar for All It's free: Solar for All is a free program for those who qualify. No sign-up costs, no monthly fees, no payments whatsoever. You'll save money: Monthly bill credits will save you on average $5-15 dollars a month. It’s easy: Once you are assigned to a project, you’ll see the $5-$15 credit on the same electric bill you already receive, without changing your electric utility. You can just sit back and start saving. It's flexible: You can cancel anytime without penalty or payment. You’ll help your community: Signing up for Solar for All means you’re reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a cleaner environment. How It Works Get Started & Apply See if you're eligible Apply to the program—you’ll need the following information: Your most recent electricity bill Documentation of income eligibility Receive eligibility notification within a few days of submitting your application Get assigned to a community solar project—timing may vary based on project availability. If a project isn’t available in your area, you will be put on a waitlist until a project becomes available near your community. Start receiving credits on your electricity bill, reducing your monthly utility costs Contact For questions about Solar for All or to request a paper application, please email us at [email protected] or call 866-NYSERDA. Orange County Beacon System Orange County Department of Real Property Tax Service Agency is pleased to offer The Beacon System. It is part of the County’s commitment to provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to real property information via the Internet. This system allows the user to search for a property by Owner Name, Address, Tax Map number, or Municipality. Orange County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2024 Draft for Public Comment Review Draft Plan Access: You can access the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4b5cf197b48c4ee0aae54206ea15c66c Public Comment Period: The draft plan will be available for review from December 23rd to January 22nd , 2025. How to Submit Comments: Please share your comments by completing the online feedback form https://arcg.is/19uDmy0 Thank you for contributing to Orange County’s efforts to build a safer and more resilient community. 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