Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New York
January
$853highestFebruary
$680March
$369April
$296May
$248June
$237lowestJuly
$263August
$248September
$245October
$270November
$308December
$636Carbon Emissions
715 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,478 kWh
New York's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, Solar, and Petroleum. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of New York's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 21%. Hydroelectric provides 19% of the energy in New York. Wind provides 6% of the energy in New York. Solar provides 6% of the energy in New York. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in New York.
47%
Natural Gas
21%
Nuclear
19%
Hydroelectric
6%
Wind
6%
Solar
2%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
701 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,070
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in New York 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.
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Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Dishwashers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | Please check our website | Rockland Electric Company | 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 |
Ductless Air Conditioning (mini & multi split) Systems – AC only | Please check our website | Rockland Electric Company | See Details |
Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | 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 |
Clothes Washers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Please check our website | Rockland Electric Company | See Details |
Smart Thermostats | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Clothes Dryers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Clothes Dryers | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Light Bulbs | Standard LEDs - Up to $2 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $15 | Rockland Electric Company | See Details |
Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | 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 |
Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of New York. The following companies provide electricity plans in the state:
Penelec - New York has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential TOU Service | TOU | 2¢ to 7¢ |
Residential TOU Service | TOU | 2¢ to 8¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
Village of Frankfort has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ to 5¢ |
Village of Solvay has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
Philadelphia Village of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 5¢ to 6¢ |
Village of Skaneateles has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 3¢ to 5¢ |
Village of Spencerport has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 3¢ |
New York Power Authority has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
SC 62 Conventional (Weschester Customers) | TOU | 5¢ to 5¢ |
SL-2 | Fixed | 0¢ |
SC 62 Conventional | Fixed | 6¢ to 6¢ |
RNY-1 (Zone K Hydro) | Fixed | 5¢ |
New York State Electric and Gas has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 11¢ to 13¢ |
EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 11¢ to 12¢ |
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 12¢ |
All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service - ESCO | Fixed | 4¢ |
WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 13¢ |
WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 9¢ to 11¢ |
All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU-ESCO | TOU | 4¢ |
EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ESCO Retail Option | Fixed | 5¢ |
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
Village of Greenport has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Water Heating (2,2) | Fixed | 6¢ |
Residential (1,1) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
Consolidated Edison Sol Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
RESIDENTIAL AND RELIGIOUS(Rate I) | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
Oneida-Madison Elec Coop, Inc 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¢ |
Seasonal Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
Steuben Rural Elec Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Seasonal | Fixed | 10¢ |
Residential Seasonal(Niagara Hydro Plus Program Participant) | Fixed | 10¢ |
Village of Westfield has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 4¢ |
Village of Wellsville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 4¢ to 7¢ |
Village of Ilion has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential sc-1 | Fixed | 3¢ to 6¢ |
Village of Greene has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential-Service Class 1 | Fixed | 3¢ to 5¢ |
Jamestown Board of Public Util has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 7¢ |
Delaware County Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
General Service-Single Phase(Residential Service Class #2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
General Service-Single Phase(Residential Service class #1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
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. 1 Residential | Fixed | 21¢ |
S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (Unbundled) (initiated before 12/1/17) - Closed Rate | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
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. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (initiated after 12/1/17) | TOU | 16¢ to 26¢ |
Village of Endicott has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential and Religious Customers | Fixed | 4¢ to 7¢ |
Village of Penn Yan has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential (per meter, per month) | Fixed | 3¢ to 6¢ |
Bath Electric Gas & Water Sys has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 3¢ to 6¢ |
Village of Green Island has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential and Religious Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
Village of Bergen has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Rate | Fixed | 5¢ |
Village of Akron has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
Village of Silver Springs has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 5¢ to 6¢ |
Village of Hamilton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential - Winter | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
Otsego Electric Coop, Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 9¢ |
Village of Sherburne has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 3¢ to 5¢ |
Fishers Island Utility Co Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Class 7 | Fixed | 23¢ |
Residential Class 1 | Fixed | 18¢ to 21¢ |
Village of Springville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 4¢ to 4¢ |
Village of Freeport has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Space and Water Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
Residential Non Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
Residential Water Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
Residential Space Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
Village of Little Valley has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential S.C. No. 1 | Fixed | 4¢ |
Village of Rouses Point has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 1¢ |
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 E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1- Zone B | 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¢ |
Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
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 - TIME-OF-USE(Schedule II) | TOU | 9¢ |
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RSS | Fixed | 6¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE RATE RSS (Non-Retail Access Rate Choice) Schedule II | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE RATE RSS (Non-Retail Access Rate Choice) Schedule I | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE(Schedule I) | TOU | 8¢ |
City of Salamanca has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 2¢ |
Village of Marathon has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Customer | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
Village of Tupper Lake has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 5¢ to 13¢ |
Long Island Power Authority has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Voluntary Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 17¢ to 56¢ |
Residential Service(Space Heating) | TOU | 22¢ to 29¢ |
Voluntary Large Residential Service with Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 16¢ to 49¢ |
Voluntary Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 17¢ to 50¢ |
Voluntary Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 17¢ to 32¢ |
Residential Service | TOU | 23¢ to 50¢ |
Residential Service | TOU | 26¢ to 29¢ |
Voluntary Large Residential Service with Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 18¢ to 31¢ |
Residential Service(12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m) | Fixed | 15¢ |
Voluntary Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 17¢ to 48¢ |
Residential Service(10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m) | Fixed | 15¢ |
Voluntary Large Residential Service with Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 20¢ to 31¢ |
Voluntary Small Residential Service With Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 18¢ to 58¢ |
Residential Service | TOU | 15¢ to 55¢ |
Village of Theresa has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 1¢ to 8¢ |
Village of Holley has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Electric Rates | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
Village of Fairport has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 6¢ to 8¢ |
Village of Brocton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential SC.1 | Fixed | 3¢ to 5¢ |
Town of Massena has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Rate | Fixed | 4¢ |
Village of Mayville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 4¢ to 7¢ |
Village of Castile has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 5¢ |
Village of Boonville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Large Residential and Agricultural Service SC-1A | Fixed | 3¢ to 5¢ |
Residential | Fixed | 3¢ to 5¢ |
City of Plattsburgh has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 3¢ to 5¢ |
Village of Groton has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Service | Fixed | 5¢ |
Mohawk Municipal Comm has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Single-Phase Residential | Fixed | 3¢ to 5¢ |
Village of Arcade has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
Village of Angelica has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 4¢ |
City of Sherrill has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential S.C. 1 | Fixed | 9¢ to 10¢ |
Village of Watkins Glen has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential Rates | Fixed | 4¢ |
Con Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [NYC] | TOU | 4¢ to 107¢ |
SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [Westchester] | TOU | 7¢ to 63¢ |
Rate II - Residential and Religious - Voluntary Time-of-Day | TOU | 10¢ to 72¢ |
SC-1 Residential & Religious Vountary TOD (Rate II) [NYC] | TOU | 4¢ to 74¢ |
SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [NYC] | TOU | 4¢ to 33¢ |
SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [Westchester] | TOU | 4¢ to 33¢ |
Rate IV - Residential and Religious - Optional Demand-Based | TOU | 915¢ to 2703¢ |
Rate III - Residential and Religious - Voluntary Time-of-Day | TOU | 6¢ to 39¢ |
Rate I - Residential and Religious | Fixed | 24¢ to 26¢ |
Rate V - Residential and Religious - Standby Service | TOU | 247¢ to 804¢ |
SC-1 Residential & Religious Vountary TOD (Rate II) [Westchester] | TOU | 7¢ to 67¢ |
Village of Richmondville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential | Fixed | 4¢ |
Village of Churchville has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
Residential 1 | Fixed | 5¢ to 7¢ |
In 1996, the New York State Public Service Commission approved plans giving New Yorkers the ability to choose their electricity and gas supplier, hoping to drive competition and reduce prices throughout the state.
To get the market going in the beginning, New York exempted customers from sales taxes when purchasing from an Energy Service Company (ESCO). Ever since, over 2 million residents have taken charge of their electricity switching to an ESCO. The ESCO market is thriving, with around 200 companies providing electricity and gas in New York.
As of 2017, 28% of New York’s electricity generation came from renewable energy sources. Did you know New York’s primary renewable energy source is hydroelectricity? In fact, New York is the fourth-largest producer of hydroelectricity among all 50 states.
New York's Clean Energy Standard is the state's most comprehensive and ambitious clean energy goal, requiring that renewable resources generate half of the state’s electricity by 2030.
A lot of WattBuy’s suppliers use renewable energy sources to generate their energy. You can check if any renewable energy sources are available in your area by inputting your zip code at the top of this page!
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