WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
New York City
New York
New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New York City
January
$220February
$178March
$166April
$158lowestMay
$163June
$228July
$322highestAugust
$250September
$203October
$164November
$174December
$202Carbon Emissions
446 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
885 kWh
New York City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of New York City's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 23%. Hydroelectric provides 22% of the energy in New York City. Petroleum provides 6% of the energy in New York City. Wind provides 5% of the energy in New York City. Solar provides 3% of the energy in New York City.
41%
Natural Gas
23%
Nuclear
22%
Hydroelectric
6%
Petroleum
5%
Wind
3%
Solar
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of New York City. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
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) [NYC] | TOU | 3¢ to 48¢ |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [Westchester] Low Income Rate | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Vountary TOD (Rate II) [NYC] | TOU | 3¢ to 52¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [Westchester] | TOU | 3¢ to 27¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [NYC] | TOU | 3¢ to 27¢ |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [Westchester] Low Income Rate | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [NYC] | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [Westchester] | Fixed | 16¢ to 18¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [NYC] | TOU | 3¢ to 55¢ |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [NYC] | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [Westchester] | Fixed | 14¢ to 16¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Vountary TOD (Rate II) [Westchester] | TOU | 3¢ to 48¢ |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [NYC] Low Income Rate | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Voluntary TOD (Rate III) [Westchester] | TOU | 3¢ to 35¢ |
| SC-1 Residential & Religious Vountary TOD (Rate II) [Westchester] | TOU | 3¢ to 52¢ |
| SC-1 - Residential & Religious Service [NYC] Low Income Rate | Fixed | 15¢ to 17¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 885 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | New York Green 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 monthsmost popular | 15.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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