New York

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Ruby
January
$851highestFebruary
$765March
$362April
$290May
$283June
$273lowestJuly
$321August
$281September
$275October
$295November
$410December
$715Carbon Emissions
652 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,445 kWh
Ruby's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Ruby's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 19%. Hydroelectric provides 19% of the energy in Ruby. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Ruby. Wind provides 4% of the energy in Ruby.
47%
Natural Gas
19%
Nuclear
19%
Hydroelectric
11%
Solar
4%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
436 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$18,931
Average system cost
(after incentives)
16 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Ruby 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 Ruby. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Central Hudson has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Vehicle Time of Use Rate | TOU | 13¢ to 16¢ |
| Standard Residential | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Electric (Time Of Use) | TOU | 13¢ to 16¢ |
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