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Electric Pricing and Rates

Your electric bill is composed of

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Supply Charges

We make no profit from this.

What you pay for the energy you use. We buy energy on your behalf or you can choose an ESCO (Energy Services Company) as your supplier.

Taxes and Surcharges

We make no profit from this.

What you pay in state mandated charges, like state taxes.

Delivery charges

We are allowed to earn a specified rate of return on these charges.


This helps pay for critical support like fixing damaged lines, customer service, upgraded equipment and more.

Electric Supply explanation

Residential electricity supply options

At NYSEG, we aim to empower our customers to make informed decisions about their energy supply. Regardless of who you choose to supply your energy, we don't make a profit on the supply charges.

 

Energy prices change according to the demand, seasonally and daily. That's why months like February and July usually have higher prices as extreme weather increases demand.

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NYSEG buys on your behalf

This is the default option, unless you choose an Energy Services Company (ESCO). We purchase your electricity for you. As the supply price changes according to the market, you can expect a variable rate on your monthly bill.

Energy Services Company (ESCO) supply

ESCOs may offer fixed or variable supply prices, different contract terms or additional services. If choosing an ESCO, ensure you understand the terms and possible rate variations before choosing your supplier.

To compare supplier costs, access NYS Power to Choose or Choose your supplier. 

Residential electricity service options title

Residential electricity service options 

The electricity service option you choose will impact the delivery and supply charges on your bill.

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Standard service option (SC1)

This is the default residential rate. The supply price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) is updated once a day. We use this data to calculate the monthly supply rate you'll see on your bill.

Day-night service option (SC8)

Provides different supply pricing for daytime and nighttime usage. Prices typically drop at night, but they can exceed standard residential pricing during more extreme temperatures.


Available to customers who consume at least 1,000 kWh monthly. 

Understand if Day-night rate could be a good choice for you.

Time-of-Use (TOU) service option (SC12)

Provides different pricing based on when you use electricity (peak, mid-peak and off-peak). Prices vary based on season and hours. Mid-peak and off-peak TOU costs can exceed standard residential pricing during more extreme temperatures.


Available to customers who consume at least 35,000 kWh yearly.
Understand if the Time-of-use rate could be a good choice for you.

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Service options Standard Day-Night Time-of-Use
About Default residential rate. You’ll see one supply price per month on your bill Different supply pricing based on when you use electricity (daytime and nighttime). Different supply pricing based on when you use electricity (on-peak, mid-peak and off-peak)
Supply pricing periods The price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) changes once a day. We use this data to calculate the average supply rate you'll see on your monthly bill Daytime hours:
7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. EST
(8 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. DST)

Nighttime hours:
11:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. EST
(12:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. DST)		 Electricity costs less during off-peak hours and more during peak hours. Prices also vary based on seasons
Who may benefit Customers who use less than 1,000 kWk/month or can’t shift most of electricity use to off-peak periods Customers who can shift their electricity use to night times and consume at least 1,000 kWh/month Customers who can shift electricity use to off-peak periods and consume at least 35,000 kWh/year
Additional information   Depending on the market, nighttime rates could be higher than the standard rate Depending on the market, mid-peak and off-peak TOU costs could be higher than the standard rate

Box - current rate + change rate

To view your current rate, please check ‘Electricity service’ on your latest bill (page 3).
To change your current rate, please call us at 800.572.1111, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (excluding holidays).

Tools to assist your decision article

Tools to assist your decision

To make an informed choice, consider using the following resources:

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Choose your supplier

If you want to compare supplier costs, access NYS Power to Choose or Choose your supplier. 

NYSEG prices and charges

View our current and historical supply prices (supply and delivery) and Electricity Rates Summary for residential and non-residential customers. 

Other useful resources article

Other useful resources

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Help with bill

If you or someone you know is having trouble paying their bill – we are here to help with our programs, payment plans and assistance.

Understand your usage

Understanding your energy use can help put you in control of your monthly bills. Check out our Understand Your Usage page to learn more.

Budget billing

With Budget Billing, avoid seasonal fluctuations and pay a stable monthly amount based on your past year's energy use.

Rebates and programs

Check our residential rebates and programs and our business rebates and programs and learn what we can do together.

Natural gas pricing and rates

Learn more about natural gas pricing.

Electric Pricing - regulatory

Tariffs on file with the Public Service Commission (PSC):

 

Statements on file with the Public Service Commission (PSC).  Please note, the most recent statement listed is the statement that is currently in effect which supersedes the other statements listed.

Statements on file with the Public Service Commission (PSC) faqs electric pricing

Statements on file with the Public Service Commission (PSC)

Applicable to PSC 120

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Applicable to PSC 121

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Applicable to PSC 120

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Applicable to PSC 120

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Applicable to PSC 120 and PSC 121

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Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service.

Applicable to PSC 120 and PSC 121

Effective Date:

Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service.

Applicable to PSC 120

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Applicable to PSC 120

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Applicable to PSC 121

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Applicable to PSC 120

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Applicable to PSC 121

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Applicable to PSC 119

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Applicable to PSC 120

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Applicable to PSC 121:

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Applicable to PSC 120 and PSC 121:

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Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service.

Applicable to PSC 120

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Applicable to PSC 121

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Applicable to PSC 119

Effective Date:

Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service.

Applicable to PSC 120

Effective Date:

Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service.

Applicable to PSC 120

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Applicable to PSC 121

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Applicable to PSC 120

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Applicable to PSC 121

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Applicable to PSC 120:

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Applicable to PSC 121:

Effective Date:

Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service. 

PSC No. 120

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PSC No. 121

Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service.

Applicable to PSC 120 and PSC 121:

Effective Date:

Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service. 

Applicable to PSC 120 and PSC 121:

Effective Date:

PSC No. 120

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PSC No. 121

Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service.

Applicable to PSC 120 and PSC 121:

Effective Date:

Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service. 

Applicable to PSC 120 and PSC 121:

Effective Date:

Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service.

Applicable to PSC 119:

Effective Date:

Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service.

Applicable to PSC 120:

Effective Date:

Applicable to PSC 121:

Effective Date:

Applicable to PSC 120

Effective Date: 

Please note that it is the customer's responsibility to select the most advantageous service classification for which they qualify. The charges specified in this electronic summary do not include any applicable state and/or local revenue taxes. This is only a generalized summary of the electricity rates and customers should always refer to NYSEG's Public Service Commission approved tariff for a complete description of the terms and conditions of service.

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