Question 1

Electricity Cost in New York

Accepted Answer

The residential electricity rate in New York is 26.39¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #45 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making New York 47% above average.

Question 2

Is electricity expensive in New York?

Accepted Answer

New York's electricity rate of 26.39¢/kWh is 47% more expensive than the US average. It ranks #45 out of 51 states (cheapest to most expensive).

Residential Rate	26.39¢/kWh
Commercial Rate	21.07¢/kWh
Industrial Rate	9.55¢/kWh
US Average (Residential)	17.92¢/kWh