Electricity in New York: rates, bills and utility
Con Edison and PSEG Long Island (LIPA) provide electric service in New York. On the Con Edison standard residential rate, 1,000 kWh costs $212.54 in November 2026 in delivery charges (21.3¢ per kWh), before taxes. The average Con Edison home paid $137.10 a month in 2025.
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- Official tariffs and sources
- Checked October 20, 2026
Who provides electricity in New York
- Con Edison provides electric service in part of New York. Source.
- PSEG Long Island (LIPA) provides electric service in part of New York. Source.
Another utility can serve your address. The name of your utility is on your bill, or use the ZIP code finder.
What electricity costs in New York now
The bill for 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period on the standard residential rate of each utility, with all charges of the tariff, before taxes.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh now | Price per kWh now | Average home bill 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con EdisonSchedule SC 1 Rate I · delivery charges only | $212.54 | 21.3¢ | $137.10373 kWh, 36.7¢ |
| PSEG Long Island (LIPA)Schedule SC 1, Rate 194 | — | — | $194.75744 kWh, 26.2¢ |
The average home bill is the 2025 average of the utility's homes that bought their power from it (EIA-861 data). The New York average was $154.75 a month (586 kWh). To calculate your own bill, open the calculator of your utility and type the kWh from your bill.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in New York?
Homes can buy the supply part of the bill from an energy service company (ESCO). The utility still delivers the power. Source.
Start service, outages and payments
- Start electric service in New York
- Con Edison outage map · outages: 800-752-6633
- Con Edison customer service: 800-752-6633
- Pay your Con Edison bill
- Start, stop or move PSEG Long Island (LIPA) service
- PSEG Long Island (LIPA) outage map · outages: 800-490-0075
- PSEG Long Island (LIPA) customer service: 800-490-0025
- Pay your PSEG Long Island (LIPA) bill
More about electricity in New York: the New York rates and bill comparison.
Who provides electricity in New York, NY?
Con Edison provides electric service in part of New York. PSEG Long Island (LIPA) provides electric service in part of New York. The name of your utility is on your bill.
How much is the electric bill in New York?
It depends on your kWh. 1,000 kWh costs $212.54 on the Con Edison standard residential rate in November 2026 in delivery charges, plus the price of your retail plan, before taxes. The average Con Edison home used 373 kWh a month and paid $137.10 in 2025.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in New York?
Homes can buy the supply part of the bill from an energy service company (ESCO). The utility still delivers the power.
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