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.
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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
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 Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| S.C. No. 1 Residential | Fixed | 21¢ |
| 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 before 12/1/17) - Closed Rate | TOU | 4¢ to 13¢ |
| S.C. No. 1 Residential (Unbundled) | Fixed | 10¢ |
| S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (Unbundled) (initiated after 12/1/17) | TOU | 9¢ to 10¢ |
In 2021, there were no outages recorded in Central Hudson.
Central Hudson can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $1,000 | 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 |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp | See Details |
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.