New York

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Albany
January
$777highestFebruary
$672March
$373April
$270May
$254June
$245lowestJuly
$281August
$252September
$247October
$264November
$309December
$643Carbon Emissions
813 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,442 kWh
Albany's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Albany's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 22%. Hydroelectric provides 20% of the energy in Albany. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Albany. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Albany.
46%
Natural Gas
22%
Nuclear
20%
Hydroelectric
7%
Wind
6%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
654 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,141
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Albany 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 Albany. 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 (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
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 Vountary TOD (Rate II) [Westchester] | TOU | 7¢ to 67¢ |
| Rate V - Residential and Religious - Standby Service | TOU | 247¢ to 804¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [Westchester] | TOU | 7¢ to 63¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [Westchester] | TOU | 4¢ to 33¢ |
| Rate IV - Residential and Religious - Optional Demand-Based | TOU | 915¢ to 2703¢ |
| Rate III - Residential and Religious - Voluntary Time-of-Day | TOU | 6¢ to 39¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [NYC] | TOU | 4¢ to 107¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Vountary TOD (Rate II) [NYC] | TOU | 4¢ to 74¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [NYC] | TOU | 4¢ to 33¢ |
| Rate I - Residential and Religious | Fixed | 24¢ to 26¢ |
| Rate II - Residential and Religious - Voluntary Time-of-Day | TOU | 10¢ to 72¢ |
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