Electricity rates in New York
See the latest average electricity prices in New York and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.30
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.30
per kWh
Commercial
$0.24
per kWh
Industrial
$0.11
per kWh
vs US average
+63%
more expensive
Price rank
#5
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$265
at 886 kWh typical usage
How New York compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
New York electricity price trend
Average residential price per kWh over the last 12 months (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026).
Typical electric bills by home size in New York
Estimated energy cost at New York's average residential rate of $0.30/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $164.45 | $1,973.4/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $209.3 | $2,511.6/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $269.1 | $3,229.2/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $343.85 | $4,126.2/yr |
New York electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with New York's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$189.4
600 kWh · ≈ $6.22/day
Per day
$6.22
Per year
$2,272.8
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy95%
- Fixed charge5%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in New York: common questions
New York's average residential electricity price is $0.30 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 63% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #5 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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