Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in New York
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in New York. With an average electricity rate of 24.5¢/kWh and 3.8 peak sun hours per day, New York homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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New York City
26¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $200/mo · Con Edison
Buffalo
22¢/kWh · 3.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $172/mo · National Grid
Rochester
22.5¢/kWh · 3.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $175/mo · Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E)
Syracuse
22¢/kWh · 3.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $170/mo · National Grid
Albany
23¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $175/mo · National Grid
Yonkers
25.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $195/mo · Con Edison
About Electricity Costs in New York
New York residents pay an average of 24.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $185. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in New York could spend an estimated $80,308 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 3.8 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, New York is a viable state for residential solar installations.
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