Utilities listed
15
New York, 2025
Homes counted
7.46 million
Residential customers
Average price
26.39 cents
Per kWh, New York
Average bill
$154.75
Per month
Utilities serving New York homes
| Utility | Type | Homes in NY | Cents per kWh | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Con Edison | Investor-owned | 3,088,999 | 36.74 | $137.10 |
| National Grid (Niagara Mohawk) | Investor-owned | 1,536,569 | 19.89 | $129.73 |
| Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) | State-owned | 1,032,490 | 26.17 | $194.75 |
| NYSEG (New York State Electric and Gas) | Investor-owned | 793,702 | 22.59 | $168.05 |
| Rochester Gas & Electric | Investor-owned | 353,617 | 22.01 | $153.76 |
| Central Hudson Gas and Electric | Investor-owned | 270,607 | 27.67 | $192.60 |
| Orange and Rockland Utilities | Investor-owned | 213,057 | 26.21 | $181.87 |
| Village of Fairport | Municipal | 16,414 | 7.80 | $97.26 |
| Jamestown Board of Public Utility | Municipal | 15,518 | 8.51 | $74.51 |
| Village of Freeport | Municipal | 13,422 | 13.53 | $107.72 |
| City of Plattsburgh | Municipal | 8,809 | 5.35 | $83.07 |
| Town of Massena | Municipal | 8,122 | 8.04 | $99.24 |
| Village of Solvay | Municipal | 4,711 | 7.45 | $80.13 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania | Investor-owned | 3,394 | 18.76 | $165.89 |
| Fishers Island Utility | Investor-owned | 655 | 41.37 | $271.77 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Homes in NY counts only the customers in this state. Price and bill cover the utility's whole territory and bundled customers only. Delivery only means the utility carries power but does not sell it.
Who owns New York's electric companies
| Type | Utilities | Homes in NY | Share of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 8 | 6,260,600 | 85.1% |
| Municipal utility | 6 | 66,996 | 0.9% |
| State-owned utility | 1 | 1,032,490 | 14.0% |
Each type is run differently. An investor-owned company answers to shareholders and a state commission. A municipal utility answers to a city. A cooperative answers to its members. That is why the same state can have very different prices and service from one address to the next.
What New York utilities charge, by type
| Type | Utilities with a price | Average cents per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Investor-owned utility | 8 | 24.51 |
| Municipal utility | 6 | 8.31 |
| State-owned utility | 1 | 26.17 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (final 2025 data). Customer-weighted average of the prices utilities report for bundled residential service. It leaves out delivery-only customers and retail providers.
Outside the investor-owned companies, the largest municipal utility is Village of Fairport (16,414 homes).
Price differences between types come from costs, customer density and the way each type is financed, so a lower average does not decide which is better for your home.
Utilities with full profiles
These New York utilities are among the 600 largest in the country, and each has a profile with its service area, reliability and rate options.
- ProfileCon Edison3.09 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileNiagara Mohawk1.54 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileLIPA1.03 million homes. State-owned.Open
- ProfileNew York State Electric and Gas794 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileRochester Gas & Electric354 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileCentral Hudson Gas and Electric271 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileOrange and Rockland Utilities213 thousand homes. Investor-owned.Open
- ProfileFirstEnergy Pennsylvania1.81 million homes. Investor-owned.Open
How New York compares
The statewide average residential price is 26.39 cents per kWh and the average bill is $154.75 a month. See the full breakdown, rankings and neighbors on the New York electricity rates page. Among utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, average prices ran from 7.80 cents at Village of Fairport to 36.74 cents at Con Edison.
Can you switch electric companies in New York?
Households can buy energy from an ESCO (energy services company). The utility still delivers it, and the supply price on the bill can be higher or lower than the utility default. Read the New York electricity providers guide. Regulation and complaints go through the New York State Public Service Commission.
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New York electric company questions
Who is the largest electric company in New York?
Con Edison serves the most residential customers in New York, about 3.09 million homes in 2025 (EIA Form EIA-861).
How many electric utilities are there in New York?
EIA lists 15 electric utilities with residential customers in New York for 2025. Most households are served by a handful of the largest ones.
Which New York utility has the lowest average price?
Among New York utilities with at least 10,000 bundled residential customers, Village of Fairport had the lowest average residential price in 2025 at 7.80 cents per kWh and Con Edison had the highest at 36.74 cents. Prices reflect the utility's costs and customer mix, so a lower price does not mean better service.
Can I choose my electric company in New York?
Partly. Households can buy energy from an ESCO (energy services company). The utility still delivers it, and the supply price on the bill can be higher or lower than the utility default.