How NYSEG compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs NYSEG, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | 8,801 | -13.31 | -$1,437 |
| Jamestown Board of Public Util | 8.43 | 15,562 | -9.90 | -$1,069 |
| National Grid (Niagara Mohawk) | 17.22 | 1,430,208 | -1.10 | -$119 |
| NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) (this page) | 18.32 | 735,192 | — | — |
| Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) | 18.76 | 294,053 | +0.44 | +$48 |
| Orange & Rockland Utilities | 23.31 | 170,465 | +4.98 | +$538 |
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric | 25.14 | 229,592 | +6.82 | +$737 |
| Con Edison | 35.66 | 2,715,069 | +17.34 | +$1,873 |
7 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with NYSEG. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than NYSEG 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 NYSEG customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | NYSEG premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,437 |
| Clinton | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,437 |
| Delaware | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,437 |
| Schuyler | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,437 |
| Seneca | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,437 |
| Steuben | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,437 |
| Tompkins | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,437 |
| Yates | City of Plattsburgh | 5.02 | +$1,437 |
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 44 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 15.53 | 18.32 | +18.0% |
| Residential customers | 723,220 | 735,192 | +1.7% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, NYSEG serves 792,300 residential customers in NY. Statewide context: New York electricity rates.
Current residential tariff snapshot (URDB)
| Fixed charge | Energy rate, $/kWh | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| $19.00/mo | 0.166 | Feb 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 NYSEG bill
New York has residential electric supply choice: NYSEG 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)
Allegany · Broome · Cattaraugus · Cayuga · Chautauqua · Chemung · Chenango · Clinton · Columbia · Cortland · Delaware · Dutchess · Erie · Essex · Franklin · Greene · Hamilton · Herkimer · Lewis · Livingston · Madison · Niagara · Oneida · Onondaga · Ontario · Orange · Orleans · Otsego · Putnam · Rensselaer · Saratoga · Schoharie · Schuyler · Seneca · Steuben · Sullivan · Tioga · Tompkins · Ulster · Washington · Wayne · Westchester · Wyoming · Yates
Head-to-head comparisons
- Con Edison vs NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)
- National Grid (Niagara Mohawk) vs NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)
- NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) vs Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E)
- NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) vs Central Hudson Gas & Electric
- NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) vs Orange & Rockland Utilities
Questions people ask
- Is NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) more expensive than other New York utilities?
- NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) customers paid an average 18.32 cents/kWh in 2024 — 24% below the New York volume-weighted average of 24.16 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)?
- 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 NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) have?
- 735,192 residential customers in New York in 2024 across 44 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.