Albany County, New York Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Albany County, New York Electricity Overview
Residents of Albany County are paying, on average, 52.70% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average price, at 24.62 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Consumers in Albany County, on average, pay $159.18 per month for residential electricity, compared to the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Customers in the county deal with an average of 1.3 power outages each year, with outages lasting an average of 172.2 minutes.
Albany County emitted 1,267,634,378.26 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes it the 10th highest polluting county in the state.
Albany County is home to 315,811 residents and its power generation facilities produce 3,931,940 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 12.45 megawatt hours per capita per year.
The 3,931,940 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable energy ranks Albany County at 7th out of 62 counties in New York in non-renewable energy production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,230,708 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.06 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,931,940 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,931,940 MWh
Production per Capita
12.45 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,267,634,378 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
4,013.9 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Albany
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Albany Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
14.95¢ per kWh
- 2.92% lower than last month
- 7.64% higher than April last year
- 34.89% lower than the New York average
- 11.58% lower than the US average
- 415th in the state out of 1,303 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 87 since April last year
- 15,800th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,012 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,116 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.64¢ per kWh
- 0.53% higher than last month
- 10.68% lower than April last year
- 26.68% lower than the New York average
- 3.19% higher than the US average
- 748th in the state out of 1,303 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 45 since April last year
- 22,848th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 52 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 4,210 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$88.79 per month
- 6.43% lower than last month
- 9.64% higher than April last year
- 18.45% lower than the New York average
- 21.25% lower than the US average
- 381st in the state out of 1,303 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 135 since April last year
- 6,067th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 247 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,528 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$104.13 per month
- 0.63% higher than last month
- 13.18% lower than April last year
- 18.88% lower than the New York average
- 23.48% lower than the US average
- 385th in the state out of 1,303 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 413 since April last year
- 4,564th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 100 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 5,402 since April last year
Albany, NY Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.64 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Albany, which is 26.68% less than the state's average rate of 22.69 cents. This makes the city 748th out of 1306 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. National Grid has an estimated 1,380 total residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Albany average is 24.56% less at $104.13 per month.
Approximately 1,659.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 721st worst polluter in the state out of 1306 cities. With total emissions of 167,339,879.21 kilograms, the city ranks 11th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 712,219.58 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Albany
Albany residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Albany, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abest Power & Gas | ENERGY | 19.30 | 84.24 | 17,962.92 | 3,466,205.85 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 14.10 | 84.38 | 118,358.03 | 16,689,044.75 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 32.66 | 138.42 | 3,709.58 | 1,211,699.16 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.68 | 67.49 | 60,298.11 | 7,648,630 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 16.51 | 123.29 | 104,565.33 | 17,265,632.87 |
Zips with electric coverage in Albany, New York include: 12203, 12205, 12208, 12206, 12211, 12210, 12209, 12202, 12159, 12204, 12222 and 1 other zip code(s).
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Cohoes, NY Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.64 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Cohoes, which is 26.68% less than the state's average rate of 22.69 cents. This makes the city 748th out of 1306 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. National Grid has an estimated 266 total residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Cohoes average is 24.56% less at $104.13 per month.
Approximately 1,659.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 44th worst polluter in the state out of 1306 cities. With total emissions of 29,758,126.13 kilograms, the city ranks 113th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 126,654.33 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cohoes
Cohoes residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cohoes, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abest Power & Gas | ENERGY | 19.30 | 84.24 | 17,962.92 | 3,466,205.85 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 14.10 | 84.38 | 118,358.03 | 16,689,044.75 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 32.66 | 138.42 | 3,709.58 | 1,211,699.16 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.68 | 67.49 | 60,298.11 | 7,648,630 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 16.51 | 123.29 | 104,565.33 | 17,265,632.87 |
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Latham CDP, NY Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 16.64 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Latham CDP, which is 26.68% less than the state's average rate of 22.69 cents. This makes the city 748th out of 1306 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. National Grid has an estimated 365 total residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The national average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Latham CDP average is 24.56% less at $104.13 per month.
Approximately 1,659.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 721st worst polluter in the state out of 1306 cities. With total emissions of 23,360,402.85 kilograms, the city ranks 148th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 99,424.81 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Latham CDP
Latham CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Latham CDP, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abest Power & Gas | ENERGY | 19.30 | 84.24 | 17,962.92 | 3,466,205.85 | |
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 14.10 | 84.38 | 118,358.03 | 16,689,044.75 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 32.66 | 138.42 | 3,709.58 | 1,211,699.16 | |
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.68 | 67.49 | 60,298.11 | 7,648,630 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 16.51 | 123.29 | 104,565.33 | 17,265,632.87 |
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Electricity Production in Albany County, New York
Power Plants in Albany County, New York
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bethlehem Energy CenterGeneration Bridge II New York LLC (100.00%) | Albany County | NY | Natural Gas | 3,931,940 | 2,234,385,517.7 | 568.27 |
Albany County, New York Details
Approximately 4,013.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the highest polluter in the state out of 62 counties. With total emissions of 1,267,634,378.26 kilograms, the county ranks 10th highest in New York and 268th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Albany County is Natural Gas. The county generates 100.00% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Albany County has one electricity producing plant within its borders.
Providers In Each City in Albany County:
- Albany, New York:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Altamont, New York:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Cohoes, New York:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Colonie, New York:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Delanson, New York:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Green Island, New York:
- National Grid: 4.54%
- Green Island Power Authority: 95.46%
- Menands, New York:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Ravena, New York:
- National Grid: 1.71%
- Central Hudson Gas and Electric: 98.29%
- Voorheesville, New York:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Watervliet, New York:
- National Grid: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Albany County, New York?
The largest electricity supplier in Albany County, New York by total customer count is National Grid.
How many electric companies offer service in Albany County, New York?
There are 48 electricity providers offering service in Albany County, New York.
How many power plants are in Albany County, New York?
Albany County, New York is home to one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Albany County, New York?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Grid | 27,305 |
| 2 | Central Hudson Gas and Electric | 15,282 |
| 3 | Green Island Power Authority | 1,655 |
| 4 | Green Mountain Energy | 752 |
| 5 | Clean Choice Energy | 735 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 674 |
| 7 | Family Energy | 392 |
| 8 | MPower Energy | 377 |
| 9 | IDT Energy | 287 |
| 10 | American Power & Gas | 272 |
