New York Electricity Rates

28.37¢

per kWh (avg residential)

$255

est. monthly bill at 900 kWh

High

rate tier

+0.98¢ (+3.58%)

month-over-month change

Data status: staleUpdated January 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

New York's average residential electricity price is 28.37¢/kWh as of January 2026. This places New York in the high rate tier based on the same threshold model used across all states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated energy-only charge is about $255.33.

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Est. energy charge: $255.33

Note: this is energy-only (doesn’t include delivery fees, taxes, etc.).

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Similar-priced states

Connecticut — 28.30¢/kWh
Rhode Island — 30.14¢/kWh
California — 30.29¢/kWh
New Hampshire — 26.32¢/kWh
Maine — 30.73¢/kWh

Northeast region

Connecticut — 28.30¢/kWh
Maine — 30.73¢/kWh
Massachusetts — 31.16¢/kWh
New Hampshire — 26.32¢/kWh
New Jersey — 23.13¢/kWh
Pennsylvania — 20.19¢/kWh
Rhode Island — 30.14¢/kWh
Vermont — 23.29¢/kWh

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Price drivers (qualitative)

Distribution Costs: High-density distribution infrastructure costs
Capacity Markets: NYISO capacity market obligations
Taxes & Fees: State taxes and clean energy surcharges

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Regulatory signals

Open rate cases: 0
Most recent event: Placeholder: Rate case decision (2025-09)

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FAQ

What is the average residential electricity price in New York?

New York's average residential electricity rate is 28.37¢/kWh (updated January 2026).

How is the bill estimate calculated?

The estimate uses: kWh * (28.37¢/kWh) / 100. It is an energy-only estimate.

Does the estimate include delivery fees and taxes?

No. It excludes delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.

More about electricity in New York

Why prices vary by state · Common questions · 1,000 kWh bill · 1,500 kWh bill

Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.

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