New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) is a utility company that primarily operates in the state of New York. NYSEG is a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc., a leading sustainable energy company. NYSEG provides natural gas and electric services to over 880,000 customers across more than 40% of upstate New York. The company owns and operates over 35,000 miles of electric distribution lines and more than 4,500 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines. NYSEG is committed to providing reliable and affordable energy services to its customers while also promoting sustainable energy practices. The company offers a variety of energy efficiency programs to its customers, including rebates for energy-efficient appliances and weatherization measures.
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New York State Electric and Gas's energy comes from wind, natural gas, biomass, solar, and hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of New York State Electric and Gas's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 31%. Biomass provides 10% of New York State Electric and Gas's electricity. Solar provides 10% of New York State Electric and Gas's electricity. Hydroelectric provides 7% of New York State Electric and Gas's electricity.
42%
Wind
31%
Natural Gas
10%
Biomass
10%
Solar
7%
Hydroelectric
The average electricity rate for New York State Electric and Gas customers is 12.91 cents/kWh. 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. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| 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¢ |
| All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU-ESCO | TOU | 4¢ |
| EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 13¢ |
| WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 12 Residential Service TOU NSS (Non-Retail) | TOU | 9¢ to 11¢ |
| SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ESCO Retail Option | Fixed | 5¢ |
| LOWER HUDSON VALLEY - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
| EAST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 25¢ |
| WEST - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 1 - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE NSS | Fixed | 13¢ |
| All Regions - SERVICE CLASSIFICATION NO. 8 Residential - Day Night Service - ESCO | Fixed | 4¢ |
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 | 10.99¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
In 2021, there were no outages recorded in New York State Electric and Gas.
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.