WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New York
January
$954highestFebruary
$803March
$414April
$283May
$283June
$265lowestJuly
$296August
$275September
$276October
$303November
$470December
$805Carbon Emissions
649 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,534 kWh
New York's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of New York's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 20%. Nuclear provides 19% of the energy in New York. Solar provides 11% of the energy in New York. Wind provides 6% of the energy in New York.
44%
Natural Gas
20%
Hydroelectric
19%
Nuclear
11%
Solar
6%
Wind
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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| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Please check our website | Rockland Electric Company | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $15 | Rockland Electric Company | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | Please check our website | Rockland Electric Company | See Details |
| Ductless Air Conditioning (mini & multi split) Systems – AC only | Please check our website | Rockland Electric Company | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of New York. The following companies provide electricity plans in the state:
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¢ |
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 Rate | Fixed | 7¢ |
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 | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 Service - Time of Use | TOU | 6¢ to 15¢ |
| Farm & Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 | 3¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| RNY-1 (Zone K Hydro) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| SC 62 Conventional | Fixed | 6¢ to 6¢ |
| SC 62 Conventional (Weschester Customers) | TOU | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| SL-2 | Fixed | 0¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
PSEG 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 | 20¢ to 37¢ |
| Voluntary Large Residential Service with Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 20¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 31¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service | TOU | 26¢ to 58¢ |
| Voluntary Small Residential Service With Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 18¢ to 58¢ |
| Voluntary Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 20¢ to 66¢ |
| Voluntary Large Residential Service with Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 18¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Service | TOU | 17¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential Service(12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m) | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Service(Space Heating) | TOU | 26¢ to 33¢ |
| Voluntary Large Residential Service with Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 16¢ to 49¢ |
| Voluntary Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 20¢ to 56¢ |
| Voluntary Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 20¢ to 58¢ |
| Residential Service(10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m) | Fixed | 15¢ |
Village of Rockville Centre 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 | Fixed | 11¢ to 11¢ |
Orange and Rockland - New York has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Optional Time-of-Use Service | TOU | 3¢ to 45¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 | Fixed | 6¢ to 7¢ |
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 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 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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential - Day Night Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
| WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU-ESCO | TOU | 4¢ |
| Residential Service with Time-of-Use Metering | TOU | 8106¢ |
| LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service - ESCO | Fixed | 4¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ESCO Retail Option | Fixed | 5¢ |
| EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
Central Hudson has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric (Time Of Use) | TOU | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Standard Residential | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Electric Vehicle Time of Use Rate | TOU | 12¢ to 14¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Seasonal Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
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 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 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 Greenport has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential (1,1) | Fixed | 12¢ to 14¢ |
| Water Heating (2,2) | Fixed | 6¢ |
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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 Ilion 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 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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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¢ |
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 Electric Rate | Fixed | 25¢ to 28¢ |
| Residential Electric Rate | Fixed | 33¢ |
| Residential Electric Rate | Fixed | 46¢ |
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 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¢ |
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. 4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE RATE RSS (Non-Retail Access Rate Choice) Schedule II | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE(Schedule II) | TOU | 11¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE(Schedule I) | TOU | 10¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE RATE RSS (Non-Retail Access Rate Choice) Schedule I | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RSS | Fixed | 6¢ |
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 | 8¢ |
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¢ |
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 8¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential TOU Service | TOU | 2¢ to 7¢ |
| Residential Service | 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 |
| Residential and Religious(Rate I) | Fixed | 19¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential and Religious - Optional Demand-Based(Rate IV) | TOU | 19¢ to 2735¢ |
| Residential and Religious - Voluntary Time-of-Day(Rate II) | TOU | 8¢ to 53¢ |
| Residential and Religious - Voluntary Time-of-Day(Rate III) | TOU | 8¢ to 30¢ |
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¢ |
Village of Freeport has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESDIENTIAL SERVICE | Fixed | 11¢ to 13¢ |
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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