National Grid is an electric utility company operating in New York. The company provides electricity and gas services to over 7 million customers in the state. National Grid's operations in New York are regulated by the New York Public Service Commission. The company has over 16,000 miles of transmission lines and 92,000 miles of distribution lines in the state. National Grid is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to its customers in New York. The company also invests in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency programs to reduce its environmental impact. In 2020, National Grid announced a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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National Grid's energy comes from nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, wind, biomass, solar, and other fossil. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of National Grid's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 39%. Hydroelectric provides 11% of National Grid's electricity. Wind provides 4% of National Grid's electricity. Biomass provides 2% of National Grid's electricity. Solar provides 1% of National Grid's electricity. Other Fossil provides 1% of National Grid's electricity.
42%
Nuclear
39%
Natural Gas
11%
Hydroelectric
4%
Wind
2%
Biomass
1%
Solar
1%
Other Fossil
The average electricity rate for National Grid customers is 14.89 cents/kWh. 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 C | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone C | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service | Fixed | 7¢ |
| SC1- Zone B Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone C Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone F Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone A | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 9¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone D | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 11¢ to 17¢ |
| SC1- Zone A | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 11¢ to 14¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone D | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone F | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone D | Fixed | 11¢ |
| SC1- Zone A Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1- Zone E Low Income Rate | Fixed | 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone E | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone E | TOU | 8¢ to 11¢ |
| SC1C (VTOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 10¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone A | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- All Zones Delvivery | TOU | 4¢ |
| SC1- Zone F | Fixed | 17¢ |
| SC1- Zone D Low Income Rate | Fixed | 9¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 8¢ to 13¢ |
| SC1- Zone B | Fixed | 13¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone B | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1- Delivery Only Service Low Income Rate | Fixed | 6¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone C | TOU | 6¢ to 8¢ |
| SC1C (TOU)- Zone F | TOU | 7¢ to 9¢ |
| SC1- Zone E | Fixed | 13¢ |
Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Energy | New York Green 12 cheapestcheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 12.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
In 2021, the average National Grid customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 168 minutes. In total, the average National Grid customer had their electricity out for about 221 minutes during the whole year.
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.