New York electricity rates
New York homes paid 28.6¢ per kWh in August 2026 — +7.5% from a year earlier. That is #46 cheapest of 51; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
New York electricity price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Middle Atlantic region, which includes New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
Utilities in New York
16 utilities · 10 report monthlyMonthly home price by utility
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| │ = NY average, same period | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Edison Co.-NY Inc. Investor Owned · monthly data |
39.6¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
+35.1% | +11% | $130 | 3,064,038 |
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. Investor Owned · monthly data |
23.7¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
-19.2% | +37.5% | $110 | 1,532,294 |
| Long Island Power Authority State · monthly data |
28.6¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
-2.3% | +16.4% | $181 | 1,029,955 |
| New York State Elec & Gas Corp Investor Owned · monthly data |
25.6¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
-12.4% | +40% | $132 | 792,300 |
| Rochester Gas & Electric Corp Investor Owned · monthly data |
24.4¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
-16.6% | +30.2% | $127 | 351,481 |
| Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp Investor Owned · monthly data |
32.0¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
+9.3% | +27.2% | $168 | 270,859 |
| Orange & Rockland Utils Inc. Investor Owned · monthly data |
27.8¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
-5% | +19.3% | $156 | 211,011 |
| Adjustment 2024 |
8.4¢2024 |
-65.7% | — | $400 | 29,682 |
| Village of Fairport (NY) Municipal |
6.7¢2024 |
-72.5% | — | $78 | 16,462 |
| Jamestown Board of Public Util Municipal · monthly data |
9.3¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
-68.4% | +9.8% | $68 | 15,562 |
| Village of Freeport (NY) Municipal |
14.1¢2024 |
-42% | — | $109 | 13,353 |
| City of Plattsburgh (NY) Municipal |
5.0¢2024 |
-79.4% | — | $71 | 8,801 |
| Town of Massena (NY) Municipal |
6.2¢2024 |
-74.6% | — | $72 | 8,156 |
| Village of Solvay (NY) Municipal |
6.5¢2024 |
-73.4% | — | $67 | 4,680 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. Investor Owned · monthly data |
16.9¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
-42.2% | +11.7% | $114 | 3,400 |
| Fishers Island Utility Co. Inc. Investor Owned · monthly data |
42.6¢Jan–Aug 2026 |
+45.5% | +11.6% | $243 | 657 |
Bars: average home price (same color scale as the map). The thin line and “vs. NY avg.” use the New York average of the same period — 2024 for yearly figures, 2026 so far for monthly ones. “vs. 2024” compares this year’s monthly average with the 2024 annual average. Click a column header to sort. Small utilities that report only totals are left out.
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Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions
What is the average electricity rate in New York?
28.6¢ per kWh for residential customers in August 2026 (EIA-861M, preliminary); the 12-month average is 28.5¢.
How does New York compare with other states?
New York ranks #46 cheapest of 51 states and D.C. The U.S. average was 18.2¢ in August 2026.
Which utility in New York has the lowest rates?
Among the larger utilities (over 10,000 homes), Village of Fairport (NY) averaged 6.7¢ per kWh in 2024. Rates depend on the plan; check the utility’s tariff.