New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Amherst
January
$431highestFebruary
$106lowestMarch
$182April
$173May
$200June
$195July
$211August
$202September
$193October
$202November
$169December
$194Carbon Emissions
418 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
810 kWh
Amherst's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Amherst's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 18%. Nuclear provides 17% of the energy in Amherst. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Amherst. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Amherst.
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.
873 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,801
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Amherst 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 Amherst. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
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 |
WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 12¢ |
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 11¢ to 13¢ |
WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 13¢ |
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ESCO Retail Option | Fixed | 5¢ |
All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service - ESCO | Fixed | 4¢ |
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¢ |
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
EAST - 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¢ |
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
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 E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
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