WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Tonawanda
New York
New York
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Tonawanda
January
$556highestFebruary
$441March
$314April
$270May
$220June
$216lowestJuly
$236August
$235September
$219October
$232November
$281December
$470Carbon Emissions
513 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,213 kWh
Tonawanda's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Wind, Petroleum, and Solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 46% of Tonawanda's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 20%. Hydroelectric provides 19% of the energy in Tonawanda. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Tonawanda. Petroleum provides 5% of the energy in Tonawanda. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Tonawanda.
46%
Natural Gas
20%
Nuclear
19%
Hydroelectric
7%
Wind
5%
Petroleum
4%
Solar
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
607 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,113
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
8 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda. 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 (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| Standard Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| Optional Large Time Of Use | TOU | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
Enter your address and WattBuy's proprietary energy estimation model will find the best electricity options for your home