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How Much Is the Average Electric Bill in New York?

Estimated electricity bill benchmark for New York using current average residential rates.

New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.45¢/kWh.

A simple benchmark at 900 kWh is about $265.05 per month at the all-in average rate.

In relative terms, New York currently falls into the "Average" affordability category compared with other states.

Actual household bills can vary significantly based on monthly usage, seasonality, home efficiency, and local utility pricing structure.

Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility.

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