WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Colonie
New York
New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Colonie
January
$648highestFebruary
$492March
$335April
$281May
$238June
$233lowestJuly
$272August
$247September
$236October
$253November
$295December
$614Carbon Emissions
577 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,363 kWh
Colonie's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, Petroleum, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Colonie's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 20%. Hydroelectric provides 19% of the energy in Colonie. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Colonie. Petroleum provides 5% of the energy in Colonie. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Colonie.
46%
Natural Gas
20%
Nuclear
19%
Hydroelectric
7%
Wind
5%
Petroleum
4%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
718 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,980
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Colonie 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 Colonie. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
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