National Grid NY Electricity Rates
National Grid (Formerly Niagra Mohawk) started as a utility company in 1990, managing the delivery of electricity throughout England and Wales. Since then, the company has expanded into the U.S. providing energy in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. National Grid is on the cutting edge of utility technology, investing in multiple Silicon Valley startups. This helps them provide the best service possible to their customers.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York, you have Energy Choice. This means that you can benefit from comparing competing electricity providers and rates and switching where your electricity supply comes from.
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How does Energy Choice Work?
National Grid customers in New York have options when it comes to their electricity and natural gas supply. Thanks to Energy Choice, they can choose to receive their electricity supply from a third-party supplier. Some of the benefits of participating in Energy Choice are:
- Getting lower rates for your electricity supply
- Locking in low rates for a long period of time
- Signing up for clean energy and other plan incentives
For available rates in your area, find the free Rate Comparison Tool at the top of the page.
Service Area
National Grid delivers electricity to the majority of central and northeastern New York and parts of western New York. It delivers electricity to the following populous cities:
- Albany
- Buffalo
- Schenectady
- Syracuse
How to Read Your National Grid Bill
On your National Grid electricity bill, there are two types of charges: delivery charges and supply charges. When you take advantage of Energy Choice and switch electricity providers, you are taking control of your electricity supply charges.
Delivery Charges
- Charged by National Grid
- For the safe & reliable delivery of electricity to your home
- Are not impacted when you participate in Energy Choice
Supply Charges
- For the electricity that you use every month
- Charged by the kilowatt-hour (kWh)
- Change when you switch suppliers
National Grid Price To Compare
The Price to Compare is what you pay for electricity supplied by default from National Grid NY. This is what you'll use when comparing electricity rates to know if you're getting a good deal. The Price to Compare can be found on your latest National Grid Bill.
National Grid NY Contact Information
- Pay Your National Grid Bill
- Power Outage Center
- Official Website
- Report An Outage Number: 1-800-867-5222
- Customer Service Number: 1-800-642-4272
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