Is Con Edison cheaper than NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)?

No — in 2024 Con Edison customers averaged 35.66 cents/kWh versus 18.32 for NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) (EIA-861). NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) was cheaper by 17.34 cents, about $1,873 per year at 10,800 kWh.

Can I switch from Con Edison to NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)?

No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. New York does allow supply choice: either utility's customers can shop the supply portion at dps.ny.gov if an offer beats the utility's price to compare.

Why is Con Edison more expensive than NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)?

EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Con Edison and NYSEG territory all feed the 17.34-cent gap.

Con Edison vs NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas): Which Is Cheaper? (New York, 2024)

NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) customers paid less: an average 18.32¢/kWh in 2024 versus 35.66¢/kWh at Con Edison (EIA-861) — a gap of 17.34¢/kWh, worth about $1,873 per year at typical usage (10,800 kWh/yr). Their territories meet in 1 NY county (Westchester). You cannot switch wires companies — the territory is set by your address, though in New York both utilities' customers can shop the supply portion of the bill.

Side by side (NY, EIA-861)

Con Edison vs NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) — residential averages from federal EIA-861 filings
Metric	Con Edison	NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)
2024 average price, ¢/kWh	35.66	18.32
2023 average price, ¢/kWh	31.58	15.53
Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr	$3,851	$1,979
Residential customers (2024)	2,715,069	735,192
Ownership	Investor-owned	Investor-owned
Fixed monthly charge (URDB)	$20.00/mo	$19.00/mo
Energy rate range, $/kWh (URDB)	0.265–0.289	0.166
Counties served in NY	6	44

Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Con Edison · NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) · New York overview.

Where the territories meet

Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Westchester county (NY, 2024).

Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.

Can you actually choose between them?

No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Con Edison and NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) do not compete for the same meters. New York does have retail supply choice: customers of either utility may buy the supply portion from a licensed third-party supplier, or stay on the utility's default supply rate. An offer only saves money if it beats your utility's price to compare (printed on the bill); compare offers at dps.ny.gov. The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.

Questions people ask

Is Con Edison cheaper than NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)?: No — in 2024 Con Edison customers averaged 35.66 cents/kWh versus 18.32 for NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) (EIA-861). NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) was cheaper by 17.34 cents, about $1,873 per year at 10,800 kWh.
Can I switch from Con Edison to NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)?: No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. New York does allow supply choice: either utility's customers can shop the supply portion at dps.ny.gov if an offer beats the utility's price to compare.
Why is Con Edison more expensive than NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)?: EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Con Edison and NYSEG territory all feed the 17.34-cent gap.

About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861) and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff, usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr (US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.