New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Poughkeepsie
January
$383highestFebruary
$108lowestMarch
$174April
$193May
$200June
$197July
$231August
$204September
$194October
$203November
$169December
$171Carbon Emissions
412 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
800 kWh
Poughkeepsie's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Poughkeepsie's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 18%. Nuclear provides 17% of the energy in Poughkeepsie. Solar provides 7% of the energy in Poughkeepsie. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Poughkeepsie.
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.
615 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$16,354
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Poughkeepsie 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.
incentive | savings | utility | |
Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Light Bulbs | Standard LEDs - Up to $2 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Heat Pump Water Heaters | $1,000 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | Up to $1,000/10,000 Btu/h of maximum heating capacity | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | Up to $1,000/10,000 Btu/h of maximum heating capacity | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Poughkeepsie. 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 A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
Central Hudson has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (Unbundled) (initiated before 12/1/17) - Closed Rate | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (initiated after 12/1/17) | TOU | 16¢ to 26¢ |
S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (Unbundled) (initiated after 12/1/17) | TOU | 9¢ to 10¢ |
S.C. No. 1 Residential | Fixed | 21¢ |
S.C. No. 1 Residential (Unbundled) | Fixed | 10¢ |
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