New York Residential Electricity Rate
Official U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) monthly retail-sales statistical average for reporting period 2026-06.
National & Snapshot Rank Context
In the 2026-06 EIA snapshot, New York recorded an average residential price of 29.49 cents per kWh, ranking #47 out of 51 jurisdictions (competition rank, ordered from lowest to highest).
- Vs. U.S. National Aggregate (18.34¢): New York is 11.15¢/kWh (60.8%) above the official EIA nationwide weighted residential average.
- Vs. 51-Jurisdiction Snapshot Median (16.32¢): New York is 13.17¢/kWh (80.7%) above the median jurisdiction (Oregon at 16.32¢).
- Vs. 51-Jurisdiction Unweighted Mean (19.42¢): New York is 10.07¢/kWh (51.8%) above the unweighted 51-jurisdiction snapshot mean.
Nearest Rate Tiers: Next lower rate tier: Rhode Island (29.23¢) | Next higher rate tier: Maine (29.59¢)
Monthly Consumption Benchmarks
Estimated monthly cost benchmarks for illustrative residential usage scenarios, calculated from New York's 29.49¢/kWh average retail price and compared against the 18.34¢/kWh U.S. national benchmark:
| Usage Scenario | Monthly Cost (New York) | U.S. Benchmark Cost | Difference vs U.S. | Detailed Scenario |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh — Lower-Consumption Scenario | $147.45 | $91.70 | +$55.75 (+60.8%) | Formula estimate |
| 1,000 kWh — Standardized Comparison Baseline | $294.90 | $183.40 | +$111.50 (+60.8%) | View 1,000 kWh breakdown → |
| 1,500 kWh — Intermediate Consumption Scenario | $442.35 | $275.10 | +$167.25 (+60.8%) | Formula estimate |
| 2,000 kWh — Elevated Consumption Scenario | $589.80 | $366.80 | +$223.00 (+60.8%) | View 2,000 kWh breakdown → |
| 5,000 kWh — Heavy-Load Scenario | $1474.50 | $917.00 | +$557.50 (+60.8%) | View 5,000 kWh breakdown → |
Note: Under kWhBill's model, costs scale linearly with consumption. The statewide aggregate includes delivery costs as reflected in reported retail revenue, but this calculation does not separately calculate a customer's tariff structure or bill line items.
Custom Monthly Cost Benchmark Calculator
Calculate the estimated cost benchmark for any kilowatt-hour amount using New York's 29.49¢/kWh aggregate retail price:
The aggregate retail price includes delivery costs as reflected in reported retail revenue, but this calculator does not separately calculate a customer's tariff structure or bill line items. Not an actual utility bill or billing guarantee.
Land-border neighbors of New York
Compare New York's residential electricity price with geographically adjacent or division peer jurisdictions:
Source, Methodology & Evidence Boundary
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) — Electricity retail-sales API v2 ↗. Dataset: EIA electricity/retail-sales API v2; source version: EIA API v2.1.13 retail-sales; reporting period: 2026-06.
Checksum-locked EIA response captured on 2026-09-10 for reporting period 2026-06. It is a point-in-time snapshot, not a live tariff, customer bill, or current-rate guarantee.
Disclaimer: Statewide statistical cost benchmarks sourced from a checksum-locked U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) retail-sales API snapshot. EIA's residential average retail price is total residential retail revenue divided by total residential retail sales (kWh). This aggregate includes delivery costs as reflected in reported retail revenue, but the simple usage calculation does not separately calculate a customer's tariff structure or bill line items. Not an actual utility bill or billing guarantee. For informational use only. Detailed calculations, statistical definitions, and customer-specific billing factors are documented on our Methodology page.