Electricity Price per kWh in New York

This page shows the latest statewide residential electricity price per kWh for New York, along with usage-based cost estimates and national comparison context.

Current average rate
28.55 ¢/kWh
Estimated 900 kWh cost
$256.95
Data period
March 2026
Published monthly

Key metrics

MetricValue
Current average rate28.55 ¢/kWh
Estimated 900 kWh cost$256.95
Data periodMarch 2026

How New York compares nationally

New York rate
28.55 ¢/kWh
U.S. average
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference
+49.9%
Category
much higher than national average

New York is above the U.S. average by 9.51¢ per kWh.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: March 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.

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