EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Electricity rates in 12547 — Milton, NY

Homes in ZIP 12547 pay about 32.0¢ per kWh (Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp, Jan–Aug 2026). The New York average is 28.6¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price32.0¢per kWh
UtilityCentral Hudson Gas & Elec Corp
NY average28.6¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$168668 kWh/month, 2024

What a month of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$160
650 kWh / month · avg. use$208
900 kWh / month$288
1,200 kWh / month$384

Monthly cost at the average price of 32.0¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 12547 is

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Utilities serving 12547

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in NY
Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp
Investor Owned
32.0¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$168270,859
New York State Elec & Gas Corp
Investor Owned · serves Ulster County
25.6¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$132792,300

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Ulster County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

New York price trend

12¢17¢22¢27¢32¢37¢20222023202420252026New York averageU.S. averageCentral Hudson Gas & Elec Corp 12¢17¢22¢27¢32¢37¢20222023202420252026New York averageU.S. averageCentral Hudson Gas & Elec Corp
New York averageU.S. averageCentral Hudson Gas & Elec Corp
Aug 202628.6¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago+7.5%26.6¢
vs. 5 years ago+43.5%20.0¢
Record high29.9¢May 2026
Avg. home bill$212742 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Middle Atlantic25.2¢Dec 2027

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.

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 about 12547

How much does electricity cost in 12547?

About 32.0¢ per kWh for homes (Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $288.

Who is the electric utility for 12547?

Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp, with about 270,859 residential customers in New York; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.

Is electricity in NY getting more expensive?

The New York residential average was 28.6¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 7.5% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.