What do New York utilities charge before you use any power?
6 New York utilities, 75 plans, 95% of homes covered. The middle utility bills $21.00 monthly, $252 over twelve months, whatever the meter reads. At 26.39 cents a kWh that buys 80 kWh, about 14% of a 559 kWh bill. Rank 9 of 24, $2.50 over the $18.50 all-state figure.
New York: fixed charge by utility
| Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc | investor-owned | 3,064,038 | 22 | $20.00 | $20.00 to $29.00 | 2025-02-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | investor-owned | 1,532,294 | 20 | $17.33 | $17.00 to $30.62 | 2025-02-24 |
| Long Island Power Authority | state-owned | 1,029,955 | 11 | $16.80 | $16.80 to $17.03 | 2026-01-27 |
| New York State Elec & Gas Corp | investor-owned | 792,300 | 12 | $22.00 | $19.00 to $30.00 | 2025-02-26 |
| Rochester Gas & Electric Corp | investor-owned | 351,481 | 6 | $27.93 | $23.99 to $31.93 | 2025-09-15 |
| Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp | investor-owned | 270,859 | 4 | $24.00 | $22.50 to $25.50 | 2026-04-06 |
New York utility medians
$27.93 at the top against $16.80 at the bottom: 1.7 to 1. Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc, the biggest at 3,064,038 homes, bills $20.00, $1.00 under the state median. Weighted by homes: $20.00, near the plain median. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. alone spans $17.00 to $30.62 over 20 plans.
What $21.00 a month means in New York
$21.00 at 26.39 cents is 80 kWh, 14% of a typical 559 kWh month.
Per kWh: 3.8 cents at 559 kWh, 7.5 cents at 280 kWh.
Where New York sits among states
Arizona is 7th at $22.22, $1.22 over New York. Kentucky is 8th at $22.00, $1.00 over New York. Colorado is 10th at $19.65, $1.35 under New York. Florida is 11th at $18.88, $2.12 under New York.
New York beside 4 neighbors
| Neighbor | Median $ | Gap to New York | Utilities / plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $13.02 | -$7.98 | 3 / 14 |
| Massachusetts | $10.52 | -$10.48 | 4 / 47 |
| New Jersey | $6.62 | -$14.38 | 4 / 19 |
| Pennsylvania | $13.00 | -$8.00 | 3 / 13 |
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Nearest medians: Kentucky $22.00, Arizona $22.22, Indiana $22.25, Colorado $19.65
Sources
New York plan edits run 2025-02-18 to 2026-04-06; hub page: file dates and checksums.
Questions
How much is the fixed charge for New York electricity customers?
$21.00 a month at the median of 6 utilities ($16.80 to $27.93); $20.00 when weighted by homes.
Which New York utility has the highest fixed charge?
Rochester Gas & Electric Corp, with a median of $27.93 a month across 6 plans.
Can I avoid the fixed charge in New York?
Not by using less: the cheapest New York plan read lists $16.80 and the dearest $31.93, each billed at zero use.
How recent is this New York data?
New York plan edits date from 2025-02-18 to 2026-04-06; a rate case can move a charge after that, so read your own tariff.