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
$194February
$128March
$160April
$185May
$183June
$236July
$327highestAugust
$269September
$193October
$186November
$215December
$125lowestCarbon Emissions
399 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
792 kWh
New York's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of New York's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 18%. Nuclear provides 17% of the energy in New York. Solar provides 7% of the energy in New York. Wind provides 3% of the energy in New York.
55%
Natural Gas
18%
Hydroelectric
17%
Nuclear
7%
Solar
3%
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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| Clothes Washers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $15 | Rockland Electric Company | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | 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 |
| Ductless Air Conditioning (mini & multi split) Systems – AC only | Please check our website | Rockland Electric Company | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $150-$250 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | 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 |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $250-$450 | Liberty Utilities | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $100 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $200 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Standard LEDs - Up to $2 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| 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 |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $1,000 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | Please check our website | Rockland Electric Company | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $25 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Penelec (FirstEnergy utility) | 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 Ilion 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 6¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 |
| SL-2 | Fixed | 0¢ |
| SC 62 Conventional (Weschester Customers) | TOU | 5¢ to 5¢ |
| RNY-1 (Zone K Hydro) | Fixed | 5¢ |
| SC 62 Conventional | Fixed | 6¢ to 6¢ |
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. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
| WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
| 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¢ |
| WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ESCO Retail Option | Fixed | 5¢ |
| 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. 12 Residential Service TOU-ESCO | TOU | 4¢ |
| WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service - ESCO | 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¢ |
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 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 Solvay has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential | Fixed | 5¢ |
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¢ |
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 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 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¢ |
Con Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [NYC] | Fixed | 22¢ to 24¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [Westchester] | TOU | 7¢ to 63¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [NYC] | TOU | 4¢ to 107¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Vountary TOD (Rate II) [Westchester] | TOU | 4¢ to 59¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [NYC] | TOU | 4¢ to 33¢ |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [NYC] | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Vountary TOD (Rate II) [NYC] | TOU | 4¢ to 74¢ |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [Westchester] | Fixed | 21¢ to 23¢ |
| Rate I - Residential and Religious | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| Rate III - Residential and Religious - Voluntary Time-of-Day | TOU | 4¢ to 32¢ |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [Westchester] | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| Rate I - Residential and Religious | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [Westchester] | TOU | 4¢ to 33¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Vountary TOD (Rate II) [NYC] | TOU | 4¢ to 59¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Vountary TOD (Rate II) [Westchester] | TOU | 7¢ to 67¢ |
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. 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¢ |
| S.C. No. 1 Residential (Unbundled) | Fixed | 10¢ |
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 and Religious Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Regular Residential (R-1) (Massachusetts - Includes Basic Service Rate Standard Offer) | Fixed | 20¢ to 23¢ |
| Standard Service (SC-1) (New York - Includes standard offer electricity service) | Fixed | 11¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 #1) | Fixed | 11¢ |
| General Service-Single Phase(Residential Service Class #2) | Fixed | 13¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 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 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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 | 2¢ |
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¢ |
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 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 Freeport has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Space Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Space and Water Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Non Heating | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential Water Heating | Fixed | 9¢ to 12¢ |
Long Island Power Authority 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 | 15¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential Service | TOU | 21¢ to 43¢ |
| Residential Service(12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m) | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Residential Service | TOU | 15¢ to 49¢ |
| Voluntary Large Residential Service with Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 18¢ to 31¢ |
| Voluntary Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 15¢ to 29¢ |
| Voluntary Large Residential Service with Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 20¢ to 31¢ |
| Voluntary Large Residential Service with Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 16¢ to 49¢ |
| Voluntary Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 15¢ to 45¢ |
| Voluntary Small Residential Service With Multiple Rate Periods | TOU | 18¢ to 58¢ |
| Voluntary Residential Service Time-Of-Use | TOU | 15¢ to 44¢ |
| Residential Service | TOU | 24¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Service(Space Heating) | TOU | 19¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Service(10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m) | Fixed | 15¢ |
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¢ |
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 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 | 4¢ |
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 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¢ |
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 Seasonal(Niagara Hydro Plus Program Participant) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Seasonal | Fixed | 10¢ |
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 Class 1 | Fixed | 18¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential Class 7 | Fixed | 23¢ |
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¢ |
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 | 5¢ |
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 - Winter | Fixed | 3¢ to 4¢ |
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 - Schedule I | TOU | 5¢ |
| 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 II | TOU | 10¢ to 15¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RSS | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE RATE RSS - Schedule II | TOU | 7¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 4 RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE RATE RSS (Non-Retail Access Rate Choice) Schedule I | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
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¢ |
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¢ |
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 |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Seasonal Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
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 7¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential TOU Service | TOU | 2¢ to 8¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 4¢ |
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 S.C. 1 | Fixed | 4¢ to 11¢ |
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 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¢ |
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¢ |
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 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¢ |
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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