Schenectady County, New York Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Schenectady County, New York Electricity Overview
No electricity generation takes place in Schenectady County.
Schenectady County is the 21st most populated county in New York.
Citizens of Schenectady County consume enough electricity to release 1,659.59 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per capita, compared to the national average of 4,114.63.
At an average residential price of 23.52 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Schenectady County pay a 45.88% markup from the US average price.
Schenectady County ranks as the 1002nd worst pollution level from electricity use out of 3230 counties in the nation, releasing 265,688,901.17 kilograms of CO2 gases.
National Grid is the largest provider in Schenectady County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,130,805 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.06 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
265,688,901 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,659.59 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Schenectady
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Schenectady 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
Schenectady, NY Electricity Overview
Schenectady's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.64 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 26.68% less than New York's average rate of 22.69 cents, resulting in the city ranking 748th lowest for average electricity price out of 1306 cities in the state. National Grid is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $104.13. This is 24.56% lower than the nationwide average of $138.02.
Schenectady has zero electricity plants. About 1,659.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 721st worst polluter in the state out of 1306 cities. At 1,659.59 kilograms per person and 68,810 residents in the city, the city emits 114,196,456.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Schenectady
Schenectady residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Schenectady, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Schenectady, New York include: 12309, 12303, 12306, 12304, 12308, 12307, 12305
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Rotterdam CDP, NY Electricity Overview
Rotterdam CDP's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.64 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 26.68% less than New York's average rate of 22.69 cents, resulting in the city ranking 748th lowest for average electricity price out of 1306 cities in the state. National Grid is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $104.13. This is 24.56% lower than the nationwide average of $138.02.
Rotterdam CDP has zero electricity plants. About 1,659.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 44th worst polluter in the state out of 1306 cities. At 1,659.59 kilograms per person and 22,584 residents in the city, the city emits 37,480,203.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rotterdam CDP
Rotterdam CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rotterdam CDP, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Rotterdam CDP, New York include: 12303, 12306, 12304
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Niskayuna CDP, NY Electricity Overview
Niskayuna CDP's residents are billed an average residential electricity price of 16.64 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 26.68% less than New York's average rate of 22.69 cents, resulting in the city ranking 748th lowest for average electricity price out of 1306 cities in the state. National Grid is the largest provider in the city based on residential customer count. Residents in the city pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $104.13. This is 24.56% lower than the nationwide average of $138.02.
Niskayuna CDP has zero electricity plants. About 1,659.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen are released in the city due to electricity use, making them the 44th worst polluter in the state out of 1306 cities. At 1,659.59 kilograms per person and 20,369 residents in the city, the city emits 33,804,208.98 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Niskayuna CDP
Niskayuna CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Niskayuna CDP, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Niskayuna CDP, New York include: 12309, 12304, 12308
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Schenectady County, New York?
Schenectady County, New York has 45 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Schenectady County, New York?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Grid | 13,206 |
| 2 | Green Mountain Energy | 297 |
| 3 | Clean Choice Energy | 290 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 266 |
| 5 | Family Energy | 155 |
| 6 | MPower Energy | 149 |
| 7 | IDT Energy | 113 |
| 8 | American Power & Gas | 107 |
| 9 | XOOM Energy | 102 |
| 10 | Agway Energy Services | 87 |
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Schenectady County, New York?
The largest electricity company in Schenectady County, New York by megawatt hours sold is National Grid.
