Central Hudson Electricity Rates and Plans

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is a utility company that provides electricity and natural gas to customers in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York State. Based in Poughkeepsie, NY, Central Hudson serves approximately 300,000 electric customers and 75,000 natural gas customers across its service territory. The company operates a network of power plants, transmission lines, and substations to deliver reliable and affordable energy to its customers. Central Hudson is regulated by the New York State Public Service Commission, which oversees the company's rates, operations, and customer service. The utility is committed to promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy, offering various programs and incentives to help customers save energy, reduce their bills, and contribute to a cleaner environment.

Phone

Phone

845-452-2700 or 1-800-527-2714

Website

Website

cenhud.com

Central Hudson Energy Sources

Central Hudson's energy comes from hydroelectric, natural gas, solar, other fossil, biomass, and oil. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 48% of Central Hudson's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 28%. Solar provides 14% of Central Hudson's electricity. Other Fossil provides 4% of Central Hudson's electricity. Biomass provides 3% of Central Hudson's electricity. Oil provides 2% of Central Hudson's electricity.

48%

Hydroelectric

28%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

4%

Other Fossil

3%

Biomass

2%

Oil

Central Hudson Rates

The average electricity rate for Central Hudson customers is 18.53 cents/kWh. Central Hudson has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (initiated after 12/1/17)TOU16¢ to 26¢
S.C. No. 1 Residential (Unbundled)Fixed10¢
S.C. No. 1 ResidentialFixed21¢
S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (Unbundled) (initiated after 12/1/17)TOU9¢ to 10¢
S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (Unbundled) (initiated before 12/1/17) - Closed RateTOU4¢ to 13¢

Central Hudson Electricity Plans

The price to compare for Central Hudson is 7.43¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Verde Energy

New York Green 12

cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months
See Details
10.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan

Central Hudson Reliability

In 2021, there were no outages recorded in Central Hudson.

Central Hudson Incentives

Central Hudson can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.

incentivesavingsutility 
Light BulbsStandard LEDs - Up to $2Central Hudson Gas & Electric CorpSee Details
Smart Thermostats$50Central Hudson Gas & Electric CorpSee Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$1,000Central Hudson Gas & Electric CorpSee Details
Smart Thermostats$50Central Hudson Gas & Electric CorpSee Details
Air-Source Heat Pump - Split SystemsUp to $1,000/10,000 Btu/h of maximum heating capacityCentral Hudson Gas & Electric CorpSee Details
Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) SystemsUp to $1,000/10,000 Btu/h of maximum heating capacityCentral Hudson Gas & Electric CorpSee Details
Smart Thermostats$50Central Hudson Gas & Electric CorpSee Details

Netmetering

Existing Net metered Customers: Generally credited to customer's next bill at retail rate (except avoided-cost rate for micro-CHP and fuel cells); excess for residential PV and wind and farm-based biogas is reconciled annually at avoided-cost rate; excess for micro-hydro, non-residential wind and solar, and residential micro-CHP and fuel cells carries over indefinitely Phase One transition tariffs: Credits carried over to the next monthly billing period, and over annual periods, however unused credits will be forfeited at the end of the contract.

Other Utilities in New York

AES Eastern Energy LP

AP Holdings LLC

Accent Energy Holdings, LLC

Agway Energy Services, LLC

Ambit Energy, L.P.

Bath Electric Gas & Water Sys

Bluerock Energy, Inc.

City of Plattsburgh

City of Salamanca

City of Sherrill

City of Watertown

Columbia Utilities Electricity

Con Edison

Consolidated Edison Sol Inc

Constellation NewEnergy, Inc

Delaware County Elec Coop Inc

Direct Energy Services

Dominion Retail Inc

Empire Natural Gas Corporation

Energetix

Energy Coop of New York, Inc

Energy Plus Holdings LLC

Energy Services Providers, Inc.

Fishers Island Utility Co Inc

Gateway Energy Services Corporation

Glacial Energy Holdings

Granite State Electric Co

Hess Retail Natural Gas and Elec. Acctg.

Hudson Energy Services

IDT Energy, Inc.

Independence Power Marketing

Integrys Energy Services of N.Y., Inc.

Jamestown Board of Public Util

Just Energy New York Corp.

Lake Placid Village, Inc

Liberty Power Corp.

Linde Energy Services, Inc.

Long Island Power Authority

Major Energy Electric Services

Mohawk Municipal Comm

Morgan Stanley Capital Grp Inc

MxEnergy Electric, Inc.

NOCO Electric

NYSEG Solutions Inc

Nantucket Electric Co

National Grid

National Grid Generation, LLC

New England Power Company

New York Industrial Energy Buyers, LLC

New York Mun Power Agency

New York Power Authority

New York State Electric and Gas

Nissequoque Cogen Partners

Noble Americas Energy Solutions LLC

Oneida-Madison Elec Coop, Inc

Orange and Rockland - New York

Otsego Electric Coop, Inc

PEPCO Energy Services

Palmco Power NJ, LLC

Palmco Power PA, LLC

Penelec - New York

Philadelphia Village of

Pike County Light & Power Co

Public Power & Utility, Inc.

Reliable Power, LLC

Robison Energy, LLC

Rochester Gas and Electric

Rockland Electric Co

Spark Energy, LP

Steuben Rural Elec Coop, Inc

Strategic Energy LLC

Suez Energy Resources North America

Town of Massena

TransCanada Power Mktg Ltd

U.S. Energy Partners LLC

UGI Energy Services, Inc.

Village of Akron

Village of Andover

Village of Angelica

Village of Arcade

Village of Bergen

Village of Boonville

Village of Brocton

Village of Castile

Village of Churchville

Village of Endicott

Village of Fairport

Village of Frankfort

Village of Freeport

Village of Green Island

Village of Greene

Village of Greenport

Village of Groton

Village of Hamilton

Village of Hilton

Village of Holley

Village of Ilion

Village of Little Valley

Village of Marathon

Village of Mayville

Village of Penn Yan

Village of Richmondville

Village of Rockville Centre

Village of Rouses Point

Village of Sherburne

Village of Silver Springs

Village of Skaneateles

Village of Solvay

Village of Spencerport

Village of Springville

Village of Theresa

Village of Tupper Lake

Village of Watkins Glen

Village of Wellsville

Village of Westfield