WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Buffalo
New York
New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Buffalo
January
$137February
$85lowestMarch
$103April
$151May
$153June
$210July
$329highestAugust
$233September
$165October
$152November
$134December
$86Carbon Emissions
356 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
706 kWh
Buffalo's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Buffalo's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 23%. Hydroelectric provides 22% of the energy in Buffalo. Petroleum provides 6% of the energy in Buffalo. Wind provides 5% of the energy in Buffalo. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Buffalo.
41%
Natural Gas
23%
Nuclear
22%
Hydroelectric
6%
Petroleum
5%
Wind
3%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
624 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,103
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Buffalo 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 Buffalo. 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 C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone A | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 706 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | New York Green 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 monthsmost popular | 12.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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