WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Albany
New York
New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Albany
January
$864highestFebruary
$804March
$415April
$284May
$283June
$273lowestJuly
$313August
$281September
$275October
$307November
$472December
$774Carbon Emissions
680 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,509 kWh
Albany's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Albany's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 19%. Hydroelectric provides 19% of the energy in Albany. Solar provides 11% of the energy in Albany. Wind provides 4% of the energy in Albany.
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.
654 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,487
Average system cost
(after incentives)
11 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 |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
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 - Voluntary Time-of-Day(Rate II) | TOU | 8¢ to 53¢ |
| Residential and Religious - Optional Demand-Based(Rate IV) | TOU | 19¢ to 2735¢ |
| Residential and Religious(Rate I) | Fixed | 19¢ to 21¢ |
| Residential and Religious - Voluntary Time-of-Day(Rate III) | TOU | 8¢ to 30¢ |
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