New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Beacon
January
$192February
$194March
$168April
$156May
$177June
$213July
$331highestAugust
$255September
$189October
$172November
$169December
$131lowestCarbon Emissions
406 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
805 kWh
Beacon's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Beacon's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 23%. Nuclear provides 22% of the energy in Beacon. Wind provides 5% of the energy in Beacon. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Beacon.
46%
Natural Gas
23%
Hydroelectric
22%
Nuclear
5%
Wind
5%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
579 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,544
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Beacon 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.
incentive | savings | utility | |
Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Up to $1,000/10,000 Btu/h of maximum heating capacity | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Heat Pump Water Heaters | $1,000 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Light Bulbs | Standard LEDs - Up to $2 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | Up to $1,000/10,000 Btu/h of maximum heating capacity | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Beacon. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Central Hudson has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (Unbundled) (initiated before 12/1/17) - Closed Rate | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (initiated after 12/1/17) | TOU | 16¢ to 26¢ |
Standard Residential Electric Rates | Fixed | 16¢ |
S.C. No. 1 Residential (Unbundled) | Fixed | 10¢ |
S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (Unbundled) (initiated after 12/1/17) | TOU | 9¢ to 10¢ |
S.C. No. 1 Residential | Fixed | 21¢ |
The price to compare for Central Hudson is 9.89¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 805 kWh per month.Update usage.
Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
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Verde Energy | New York Green 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 11.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan |
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