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New York electricity + gas rates.

New York is deregulated for electricity + natural gas. The wires + meter stay with your utility — only the supply rate changes. Average residential electricity rate 22.6¢/kWh (EIA Form 826, all-in).

Avg residential electricity rate

22.6¢/kWh

EIA Form 826, all-in residential rate. Includes supply + delivery + riders + taxes. Seenra shops the supply portion (~62% of the bill).

Estimated annual savings

~$4,788

On a $4,800/mo commercial bill at 13.4% avg supply reduction. Estimated, never guaranteed.

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How the New York bill decomposes

Energy + capacity + transmission + riders + taxes. Seenra shops the energy line; the rest is regulated by the state PUC.
Rate trajectory · 24 months

What a New York variable rate looks like vs a Seenra-locked rate.

Modelled at the New York average, inflated at 6%/yr with seasonal winter spikes. Locked stays flat for the term you sign. Estimated, never guaranteed.

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Variable vs locked supply rate over 24 months — New York

Modelled on the New York EIA average rate of 22.6¢/kWh signing, locked at ~20.7¢/kWh on a 24-month term.
New York customer wins

Operators we already locked in New York.

For a non-profit running 11 clinics, every operating dollar is a clinical visit. Locking the rate gave the budget committee a number they could actually plan against.

Jonathan Reeves

CFO · Northern Lights Health · Albany, NY

$31,400

est. annual savings

Questions about New York

Common questions about energy in New York

New York FAQ

Quick answers from the editorial desk

Is electricity supplier choice actually available in New York?
Yes. New York electricity is and gas are deregulated. Households and commercial buyers can pick a licensed supplier from the state PUC registry. The utility on your bill stays the same — only the supply rate changes.
Who regulates the New York energy market?
The New York public utility commission. Their website is https://dps.ny.gov/. Every legitimate licensed supplier appears on their public license registry — Seenra only quotes from licensed suppliers.
What is the average residential electricity rate in New York?
Approximately 22.6¢ per kWh as of the latest EIA Form 826 release. This is the all-in residential rate and includes both supply and delivery components. Seenra shops the supply portion only.
How long does the switch take?
Setup with Seenra takes 5 minutes. Once you accept an offer, the switch happens at the next utility billing cycle — typically 30 to 45 days. The locked rate begins automatically. We monitor the renewal and re-shop 60–90 days before contract expiry.
Does Seenra cost anything to households?
No. Seenra is forever free for households. We earn a small commission from licensed suppliers, fully disclosed in the offer summary. Commercial accounts see commission disclosure in dollar-and-basis-point form on every quote.
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