WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Poughkeepsie
New York
New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Poughkeepsie
January
$601highestFebruary
$489March
$312April
$268May
$239June
$233lowestJuly
$268August
$247September
$236October
$252November
$284December
$535Carbon Emissions
552 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,304 kWh
Poughkeepsie's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, Petroleum, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Poughkeepsie's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 20%. Hydroelectric provides 19% of the energy in Poughkeepsie. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Poughkeepsie. Petroleum provides 5% of the energy in Poughkeepsie. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Poughkeepsie.
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.
615 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,354
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Poughkeepsie 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 | |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $1,000 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | 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 |
| Light Bulbs | Standard LEDs - Up to $2 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
| 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 |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Poughkeepsie. 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)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
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. 1 Residential (Unbundled) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| 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 (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¢ |
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