WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Rochester
New York
New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rochester
January
$116February
$83lowestMarch
$102April
$151May
$161June
$226July
$340highestAugust
$233September
$171October
$154November
$144December
$87Carbon Emissions
352 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
698 kWh
Rochester's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Wind, Solar, and Petroleum. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Rochester's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 23%. Nuclear provides 22% of the energy in Rochester. Wind provides 4% of the energy in Rochester. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Rochester. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Rochester.
47%
Natural Gas
23%
Hydroelectric
22%
Nuclear
4%
Wind
3%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
457 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,279
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Rochester 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 Rochester. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
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 |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RSS (Non-Retail Access Choice) | Fixed | 12¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE RATE RSS (Non-Retail Access Rate Choice) Schedule I | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RSS | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE RATE RSS - Schedule I | TOU | 5¢ |
| 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 - Schedule II | TOU | 7¢ |
The price to compare for Rochester Gas and Electric is 5.48¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 698 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | New York Green 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 11.49¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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