WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Amherst
New York
New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Amherst
January
$837highestFebruary
$741March
$425April
$305May
$268June
$265lowestJuly
$290August
$272September
$267October
$285November
$412December
$728Carbon Emissions
669 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,485 kWh
Amherst's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Amherst's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 21%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Amherst. Solar provides 10% of the energy in Amherst. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Amherst.
47%
Natural Gas
21%
Hydroelectric
15%
Nuclear
10%
Solar
7%
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 |
| LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 11¢ to 13¢ |
| 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¢ |
| LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
| EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential - Day Night Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| Residential Service with Time-of-Use Metering | TOU | 8106¢ |
| WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 8¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ESCO Retail Option | Fixed | 5¢ |
| All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU-ESCO | TOU | 4¢ |
| EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
| All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service - ESCO | Fixed | 4¢ |
| WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 12¢ |
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 F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
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