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Electricity Rates in New York

Homes in New York paid an average of 29.90¢ per kWh in July 2026, 63% above the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 47th lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and 12% higher than in August 2025.

Average rate
29.90¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
47th
lowest of 51
Average bill
$175.51
a month, 587 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

New York rate over the last 12 months

25¢28¢31¢August 2025: 26.67¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 27.23¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 26.95¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 26.42¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 27.39¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 28.37¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 29.99¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 28.55¢ per kWhApril 2026: 29.45¢ per kWhMay 2026: 29.93¢ per kWhJune 2026: 29.49¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 29.90¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202629.90¢
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New York average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202526.67¢
September 202527.23¢
October 202526.95¢
November 202526.42¢
December 202527.39¢
January 202628.37¢
February 202629.99¢
March 202628.55¢
April 202629.45¢
May 202629.93¢
June 202629.49¢
July 202629.90¢

The rate went from 26.67¢ in August 2025 to 29.90¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in New York

At 29.90¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in New York.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in New York
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$107.641,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$251.163,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$64.58900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$10.76150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$20.183,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$121.104,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$8.071,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$4.48100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$10.76150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.409 W, 5 h a day

New York compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to New York
RankStateRate
45thRhode Island28.29¢
46thAlaska28.83¢
47thNew York29.90¢
48thMassachusetts30.49¢
49thMaine32.41¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for New York: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in New York?

29.90¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 63% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 47th lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in New York?

About $175.51 a month: the average New York home uses 587 kWh a month (12-month average), at 29.90¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in New York?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.45 an hour in New York, or $107.64 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.