WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Alma
New York
New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Alma
January
$334highestFebruary
$92lowestMarch
$160April
$167May
$187June
$186July
$190August
$191September
$185October
$191November
$129December
$139Carbon Emissions
373 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
724 kWh
Alma's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Alma's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 22%. Hydroelectric provides 21% of the energy in Alma. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Alma. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Alma.
46%
Natural Gas
22%
Nuclear
21%
Hydroelectric
6%
Wind
4%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,886
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Alma can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Alma. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Rochester Gas and Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE RATE RSS (Non-Retail Access Rate Choice) Schedule I | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RSS | Fixed | 6¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE(Schedule I) | TOU | 8¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE(Schedule II) | TOU | 9¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE RATE RSS (Non-Retail Access Rate Choice) Schedule II | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
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