New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rensselaer
January
$651highestFebruary
$494March
$336April
$282May
$239June
$235lowestJuly
$274August
$248September
$238October
$254November
$297December
$617Carbon Emissions
577 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,363 kWh
Rensselaer's energy comes from Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Wind, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 40% of Rensselaer's energy. Hydroelectric is the second largest source, making up 23%. Nuclear provides 21% of the energy in Rensselaer. Wind provides 9% of the energy in Rensselaer. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Rensselaer.
40%
Natural Gas
23%
Hydroelectric
21%
Nuclear
9%
Wind
8%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
673 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$17,169
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer. 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 E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
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. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU-ESCO | TOU | 4¢ |
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ESCO Retail Option | Fixed | 5¢ |
EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 13¢ |
WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 12¢ |
EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 9¢ to 11¢ |
All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service - ESCO | Fixed | 4¢ |
EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 11¢ to 12¢ |
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 11¢ to 13¢ |
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