New York Electricity Rates
Residential rate
29.45¢/kWh
+56% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#5
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$259
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in New York |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $80.58 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $250.68 |
| Window AC unit | $64.46 |
| Portable AC unit | $78.78 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $107.43 |
| Heat pump water heater | $26.86 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $26.86 |
| Washing machine | $2.24 |
| Dishwasher | $11.64 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $10.74 |
| Chest freezer | $12.53 |
| Electric oven | $22.38 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for New York
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $2.04/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- New York rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.