Average electricity cost in New York
Average residential electricity rate and typical bill in New York. Figures come from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 2023 annual average.
22.25cents/kWh
- Typical use
- 566 kWh/mo
- Typical bill
- $125.94/mo
The U.S. average is 16.00 cents/kWh, so New York sits 39% above it.
New York's residential rate runs above the national average, driven largely by delivery charges in the downstate region. Dense urban infrastructure and constrained transmission into New York City add cost on top of the energy supply price.
Apartment living and widespread natural-gas or steam heating hold per-home electricity use down, so the average New York household uses fewer kilowatt-hours each month than most states despite the high rate.
Consolidated Edison serves New York City and Westchester, while National Grid, NYSEG, and others cover upstate regions, each with its own delivery charges layered onto the supply rate.
The electricity bill calculator opens with the New York rate of 22.25 cents/kWh already filled in. Add your appliances and hours of use to see daily, monthly, and yearly costs.
EIA State Electricity Profiles, New York, 2023 annual average.
Average residential sales per customer for New York, derived from the same EIA dataset.
Released 2024-10-23; reviewed 2026-06-20.
National residential average over 855 kWh per month.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), State Electricity Profiles, Table 8. Sales to ultimate customers, revenue, and average price by sector (2023 annual average). Reviewed 2026-06-20. View the New York profile.
- 1Start with the New York residential rate: 22.25 cents/kWh, which is about 39% above the U.S. average of 16.00 cents/kWh.
- 2Take the typical local usage: 566 kWh per month.
- 3Multiply usage by the rate: 566 kWh x $0.2225 = $125.94 per month.
- 4Scale to a year: $125.94 x 12 = about $1,511 per year before taxes and fixed fees.
This covers energy only. Your real bill also includes fixed charges, taxes, and any plan-specific rates, which is why running your own numbers matters.
What is the average electricity rate in New York?
The average residential electricity rate in New York is 22.25 cents per kWh, about 39% above the U.S. average of 16.00 cents/kWh. That figure comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's State Electricity Profiles for 2023 annual average.
How much is a typical monthly electricity bill in New York?
A New York home using about 566 kWh a month pays roughly $125.94 for energy, or about $1,511 a year before taxes and fixed charges. Your own bill depends on your usage and plan.
Why is electricity priced the way it is in New York?
New York's residential rate runs above the national average, driven largely by delivery charges in the downstate region. Dense urban infrastructure and constrained transmission into New York City add cost on top of the energy supply price.
Is electricity cheaper upstate than in New York City?
Generally yes. Delivery charges in the Consolidated Edison territory around New York City are higher than in many upstate service areas, so a downstate household often pays an effective rate above the statewide average shown here, while upstate customers can land below it.