Consolidated Edison (Con Edison): generator, battery backup & CPAP rules
Service area: New York City's five boroughs and Westchester County
Meter collar transfer switches
Not accepted
Not allowed today. The New York PSC has approved a statewide two-year meter socket adapter pilot (Case 24-E-0526); according to trade press, applications using devices from a utility-approved list may be submitted starting June 1, 2027, with each utility keeping final approval. Standby generator transfer equipment must meet Con Edison's approval.
Generator and battery disconnect requirements
Under New York's Standardized Interconnection Requirements, an external visible disconnect is required for systems over 25 kW and for non-inverter systems; inverter-based systems such as batteries of 25 kW or less are not covered. Standby generators need Con Edison approval first, including a one-line diagram showing how parallel operation is prevented.
Gas meter upgrades for standby generators
Gas utility: Con Edison (gas) / National Grid in some areas
No published fee for a generator meter upgrade. Ask your gas utility for a quote.
Estimate your gas load with our gas meter calculator and read how gas meter sizing works.
Medical program for CPAP, BiPAP and oxygen users
- Program
- Life-Support Equipment (LSE) program
- What it provides
- Preparedness tips, alerts about possible outages, wellness checks during outages and protection from disconnection. There is no bill credit or discount.
- CPAP / BiPAP
- Con Edison's examples include apnea monitors and respirators; a licensed medical professional must certify the equipment. CPAP/BiPAP likely qualifies with certification.
- Renewal
- Con Edison runs a yearly campaign to enroll or re-certify customers; no fixed interval is published.
Backup battery or generator programs
- Program
- None found
- What it provides
- We found no Con Edison backup battery or generator grant for medical customers. New York City advises life-support registrants to keep their own backup power.
Frequently asked questions
Does Con Edison allow meter collar transfer switches like the Tesla Backup Switch?
Not accepted. Not allowed today. The New York PSC has approved a statewide two-year meter socket adapter pilot (Case 24-E-0526); according to trade press, applications using devices from a utility-approved list may be submitted starting June 1, 2027, with each utility keeping final approval. Standby generator transfer equipment must meet Con Edison's approval.
Does Con Edison have a program for customers who use a CPAP or other medical equipment?
Life-Support Equipment (LSE) program: Preparedness tips, alerts about possible outages, wellness checks during outages and protection from disconnection. There is no bill credit or discount. Con Edison's examples include apnea monitors and respirators; a licensed medical professional must certify the equipment. CPAP/BiPAP likely qualifies with certification.
Does Con Edison offer backup batteries or generator rebates for medical customers?
We did not find a current backup battery or generator program for medical customers at Con Edison. We found no Con Edison backup battery or generator grant for medical customers. New York City advises life-support registrants to keep their own backup power.
How do I get a bigger gas meter for a standby generator in the Con Edison area?
Con Edison (gas) / National Grid in some areas: No published fee for a generator meter upgrade. Ask your gas utility for a quote.