New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Lancaster
January
$122February
$88lowestMarch
$129April
$129May
$165June
$207July
$355highestAugust
$219September
$190October
$165November
$153December
$103Carbon Emissions
350 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
695 kWh
Lancaster's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Lancaster's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 23%. Nuclear provides 22% of the energy in Lancaster. Wind provides 5% of the energy in Lancaster. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Lancaster.
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.
631 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,321
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Lancaster 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 Lancaster. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
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 |
All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU-ESCO | TOU | 4¢ |
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 11¢ to 13¢ |
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 13¢ |
All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service - ESCO | Fixed | 4¢ |
EAST - 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¢ |
WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 9¢ to 11¢ |
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ESCO Retail Option | Fixed | 5¢ |
EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 11¢ to 12¢ |
EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 695 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 | 10.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan |
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