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New York Electricity Rates
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Average New York Electricity Costs
The average electricity price in New York is 22.79¢ per kWh which is the 7th highest in the United States. With an average household usage of 602 kWh per month, New York ranks in the top 10 for energy efficiency as well. This is why New York residents have an average electric bill of $110.47, which is slightly lower than the national average of $117.46.
How Does New York Compare Nationally?
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22.79¢ Average Rate per/kWh 7th Highest Nationally -
602 kWh Average Usage per/mo 44th Highest Nationally -
$110.47 Average Cost per/mo 30th Highest Nationally
There’s a little bit of everything in New York. Everyone knows that you can find the hustle and bustle of a city in NYC, but the rest of the state is home to farmlands, massive lakes and rolling mountains. Fortunately, residents of the Empire State benefit from Energy Choice meaning they can compare New York electricity rates and start saving on their bill.
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How Energy Choice Works in New York
New York residents gained access to Energy Choice in 1997 when the state public service commission decided to deregulate the electricity portion of its energy markets. With Energy Choice, customers of utility companies such as Con Ed and National Grid can choose who supplies their electricity and the price that they pay.
Some of the benefits of participating in Energy Choice in New York include the peace of mind that comes with locking in a fixed-rate and supporting 100% renewable energy.
When you switch residential electricity providers, your local utility still provides reliable delivery of electricity. The only thing that changes will be the new supply rate on your monthly bill.
How to Compare New York Electricity Rates
With ElectricityRates.com, finding the best New York electricity plan for you is easy. Simply follow this three step process.
- Enter Your ZIP Code: See New York electricity rates available in your area
- Compare Rates: Compare electricity rates and terms
- Switch Providers: Choose a new provider and switch in minutes.
That’s all! After you sign up through our safe & secure platform, your new provider will take care of the rest. There’s no need to contact your local utility and your new rate will take effect in one to two billing cycles.
Green Energy in New York
Today, almost 30% of New York’s electricity comes from renewable resources. This is expected to increase as renewable energy becomes more affordable and as the state creates new energy mandates.
Just last year, New York established goals to make 70% of the state’s electricity renewable by 2030, and 100% renewable by 2050. This plan involves a massive build-out of wind and solar energy throughout the state.
You can help support the transition to clean energy by choosing a renewable energy electricity plan. Plans sourced from renewable energy on ElectricityRates.com are clearly marked with the 100% Renewable Sources label.
New York Utility Companies
Electric utilities in New York own and operate the infrastructure that delivers electricity to your home. The New York State Department of Public Service regulates these utilities.
Here are some of the largest utility companies in New York:
- Con Edison
- National Grid (Formerly Niagra Mohawk)
- NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)
- Orange & Rockland (O&R)
- RGE (Rochester Gas & Electric)
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New York Electricity Providers
According to New York’s Public Service Commission, there are over 240 retail electricity providers to choose from in the state. As a result, comparing all available offers is virtually impossible.
ElectricityRates.com brings you only great rates from leading providers such as Major Energy, Constellation and Verde Energy. This eliminates the guesswork and leaves you with valuable time that can be better spent on other things!
Ambit Energy
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Ambit Energy provides electricity and natural gas to customers in 17 areas of the United States with deregulated energy markets. Ambit operates in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
APG&E
- Provider Score™ 4.08 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
APG&E was founded in 2004 in Texas and now serves homes and business across the U.S. They provide simple, easy to understand, and transparent product solutions to fit everyone's needs. They strive to help customers make informed choices, and deliver the affordable energy solutions and excellent customer experience.
Champion Energy
- Provider Score™ 4.44 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Champion Energy is a retail electricity provider serving hundreds of thousands of residents and businesses, primarily in Texas. As a subsidiary of Calpine, one of the largest natural gas and geothermal electricity generators, this provider brings a solid selection of affordable energy solutions to the retail electricity market.
Clearview Energy
- Provider Score™ 4.48 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas DC, IL, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI
Provider Bio
Serving 8 states and the District of Columbia, Clearview Energy offers competitive energy plans and world-class customer service while supporting sustainability efforts, like the Shaw Institute and the Scripps Polar Center. Because we care about our customers - today and for generations to come.
Constellation
- Provider Score™ 4.82 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Constellation is the nation's leading provider of carbon-free energy with a commitment to be 100% carbon-free by 2040. They serve over 2.5 million residential and business customers across the United States.
Direct Energy
- Provider Score™ 4.64 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, DC, IL, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Serving nearly 4 million residential customers, Direct Energy is one of the largest electricity, natural gas and home services providers in North America. They are also one of the largest commercial and industrial electricity with over 240,000 business electricity customers.
Energy Plus
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA
Provider Bio
Based out of Philadelphia, Energy Plus is one of the fastest-growing electricity providers in the country. The company started only recently and has already grown to serve almost all of the states that have implemented electricity deregulation, starting with New York, but expanding to include much of the Northeast, Illinois, and Texas.
Green Mountain Energy
- Provider Score™ 4.19 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Green Mountain Energy is the oldest renewable retail electricity provider. Since its founding in 1997, Green Mountain Energy has expanded into seven electricity markets, with its customers avoiding nearly 100 billion pounds of carbon emissions through its renewable energy plans and services.
Inspire Clean Energy
- Provider Score™ 4.13 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas DC, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA
Provider Bio
Inspire Clean Energy is on a mission to transform the way people access clean energy in order to combat climate change and accelerate a net-zero carbon future.
Just Energy
- Energy Options
- Service Areas GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Founded in 1997, Just Energy is a publicly traded company with offices located across the United States, Canada and now the United Kingdom. Just Energy serves over 1.1 million residential and commercial customers through a wide range of energy programs and home comfort services.
Major Energy
- Provider Score™ 3.24 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, DC, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA
Provider Bio
Major Energy is an electricity company based out of Houston that serves deregulated electricity and natural gas markets throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Major Energy offers multiple fixed-rate electricity plans, and also provides the ability to manage your account online.
Public Power
- Provider Score™ 4.29 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, DC, IL, MA, MD, NY, OH, PA, RI
Provider Bio
Public Power is a retail energy provider that serves states throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Since 2008, they have served over one million homes and businesses. They pride themselves on offering competitive, and straight-forward energy plans with hassle-free customer service.
Spark Energy
- Provider Score™ 3.98 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, IL, MA, NJ, NY, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Spark Energy was found in 1999 in Houston, Texas and was an early pioneer in the retail energy market. Spark Energy prides itself on 3 specialties that set them apart from the rest: energy savings knowledge, customer service and community support.
Stream Energy
- Energy Options
- Service Areas MD, NJ, NY, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Founded in 2012, 4Change Energy is a steward in their local Texas community and offers simple, affordable electricity plans. Their mission supports several charities including American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, Feeding Texas, and Heroes for Children.
Verde Energy
- Provider Score™ 3.57 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, DC, MA, NJ, NY, OH, PA
Provider Bio
Verde Energy USA was founded to help residents and businesses take advantage of the savings associated with state energy deregulation and the choice it provides. They are also committed to helping Americans move toward a more environmentally sound and economically sustainable renewable energy infrastructure.
Xoom Energy
- Provider Score™ 3 / 5
- Energy Options
- Service Areas CT, IL, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX
Provider Bio
Xoom Energy is an independent energy provider that provides natural gas and electricity services in 19 states and over 100 utility markets nationwide. As one of the fastest-growing energy providers in the US, Xoom Energy was listed on the Forbes Inc. 5000 list in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Business Electricity Rates
If you’re a business owner in New York, you know that you need to make every dollar count. In other words, you shouldn’t spend more than you have to on electricity.
Fortunately, Energy Choice goes beyond the home. Businesses can take advantage as well. In fact, depending on your electricity usage, you may be eligible for customized rates, energy bill optimization and more.
Visit our in-depth page on business electricity rates to learn more!
New York Electricity Rates FAQs
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Energy Choice can help you save by letting you switch electricity providers. Instead of getting stuck with your utility provider’s electricity supply rate, you can compare rates from other providers to see if you can find a lower rate. If you find a lower rate and switch providers, you can save on the electricity supply portion of your electricity bill.
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Your utility provider delivers electricity to your home and bills you. Your electricity provider supplies the electricity you use. No matter who your electricity provider is, your utility provider will remain the same as long as you live in its service area.
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Here is a list of utility providers in New York: Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Con Edison, National Grid, NYSEG, Orange & Rockland, RGE.
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The most recent data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) states that New York has an average electricity rate of 18.36¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh). That is the 9th highest average rate in the US.
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New York primarily generates electricity with natural gas, nuclear and hydroelectric power sources. Here’s a breakdown: Natural Gas: 37.2%, Nuclear: 33.8%, Hydroelectric: 22.3%, Wind: 3.7%, Solar: 1.9%. The rest of New York’s electricity generation is made up of small amounts of biomass, coal and other resources.