Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in New York?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in New York is 28.55¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 22.21¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 8.73¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in New York?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in New York is about $155 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 544 kWh at a residential rate of 28.55¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in New York?

Accepted Answer

At 28.55¢ per kWh, New York's residential electricity rate is 51.6% higher than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 45th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New York has a deregulated electricity market, so you can choose your electricity supplier from competing providers. Your local utility still delivers the power and handles outages — only the company you buy your electricity from changes.