How National Grid compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs National Grid, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | 8,801 | -12.21 | -$1,318 |
| Town of Massena | 6.20 | 8,156 | -11.03 | -$1,191 |
| Village of Fairport | 6.69 | 16,462 | -10.53 | -$1,137 |
| Jamestown Board of Public Util | 8.43 | 15,562 | -8.80 | -$950 |
| National Grid (Niagara Mohawk) (this page) | 17.22 | 1,430,208 | — | — |
| NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) | 18.32 | 735,192 | +1.10 | +$119 |
| Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) | 18.76 | 294,053 | +1.54 | +$166 |
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric | 25.14 | 229,592 | +7.92 | +$856 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with National Grid. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than National Grid customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in New York (see below).
Where National Grid customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | National Grid premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,318 |
| Fulton | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,318 |
| Jefferson | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,318 |
| Montgomery | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,318 |
| Oswego | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,318 |
| Schenectady | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,318 |
| Warren | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,318 |
| St Lawrence | Town of Massena | 6.20 | +$1,191 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In New York you can shop the supply portion regardless of county. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 37 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 16.97 | 17.22 | +1.5% |
| Residential customers | 1,416,116 | 1,430,208 | +1.0% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, National Grid serves 1,532,294 residential customers in NY. Statewide context: New York electricity rates.
Current residential tariff snapshot (URDB)
| Fixed charge | Energy rate, $/kWh | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| $17.33/mo | 0.159 | Jan 2025 |
Tariff structure (tiers, time-of-use, riders) determines your marginal rate; the EIA-861 average above reflects what customers actually paid all-in. Source: OpenEI URDB.
Supply vs delivery on a National Grid bill
New York has residential electric supply choice: National Grid delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: dps.ny.gov.
Full retail access for electric and gas via ESCOs in all major IOU territories (reset 2019 ESCO order: ESCOs must beat utility rate or be 100% renewable).
Counties served (NY, EIA-861 2024)
Albany · Allegany · Cattaraugus · Cayuga · Chautauqua · Chenango · Clinton · Columbia · Cortland · Erie · Essex · Franklin · Fulton · Genesee · Hamilton · Herkimer · Jefferson · Lewis · Livingston · Madison · Monroe · Montgomery · Niagara · Oneida · Onondaga · Ontario · Orleans · Oswego · Otsego · Rensselaer · Saratoga · Schenectady · Schoharie · St Lawrence · Warren · Washington · Wyoming
Head-to-head comparisons
- National Grid (Niagara Mohawk) vs NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)
- National Grid (Niagara Mohawk) vs Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E)
- National Grid (Niagara Mohawk) vs Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Questions people ask
- Is National Grid (Niagara Mohawk) more expensive than other New York utilities?
- National Grid (Niagara Mohawk) customers paid an average 17.22 cents/kWh in 2024 — 29% below the New York volume-weighted average of 24.16 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from National Grid (Niagara Mohawk)?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. New York does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via dps.ny.gov if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does National Grid (Niagara Mohawk) have?
- 1,430,208 residential customers in New York in 2024 across 37 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.