Service Rates
Review our rate descriptions and pricing schedules for residential customers.
Electric Service Rates
This is our standard electric rate for the majority of our residential customers, as other rates require special conditions. Service is also available for church and farm customers.
Electric Rates Components for SC-1
(For definitions of these charges, please view Glossary of terms on your bill.)
| All Load Zones | |
|---|---|
Basic Service Charge |
$17.33 |
| Delivery Charge (per kWh) |
7.576¢ |
| Legacy Transition Charge (LTC) (per kWh) |
Applicable prices located on the Supply Service Adjustment Statement found at Electric Rate Statements. |
| Merchant Function Charge** | Applicable Percentage Factors and Rates Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| System Benefits Charge (per kWh) |
Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Earnings Adjustment Mechanism (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Transmission Revenue Adjustment (per kWh) |
Charge varies by month. Applicable prices located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Electric Supply Charge (per kWh) |
Charge varies by month and Load Zone. Applicable prices are located in Electric Supply Charge. The overall price will fluctuate month to month based on market conditions. |
| Electricity Supply Reconciliation Mechanism (ESRM) (per kWh) |
Applicable prices located on the Supply Service Adjustment Statement found at Electric Rate Statement. |
| Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) (per kWh) | Charge varies monthly and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Revenue Decoupling Mechanism (RDM) (per kWh) | Change varies annually, but can be adjusted on an interim basis. Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Clean Energy Standard Supply (CESS) (per kWh) | Change varies annually, but can be adjusted on an interim basis. Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Clean Energy Standard Delivery (CESD) (per kWh) | Change varies annually, but can be adjusted on an interim basis. Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Late Payment and Other Waived Fees Surcharge (LPCO) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Arrears Management Program (AMP) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Electric Vehicle Make-Ready (EVMR) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Energy Storage Surcharge (ESS) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
Notes:
*View geographical descriptions of each Load Zone in our service territory.
**Only applies if the customer takes electricity supply service from the company.
Definitions of charges are detailed in Glossary of terms on your bill.
Rates for Supplier Services
View our Supply Costs area for detail on our Electric Supply Charge pricing.
Seasonal Service Charge
Seasonal residences will be charged $50.00, plus taxes, to turn service off and $50.00, plus taxes, to re-establish service. Charges will be higher if the work is required at a pole or on the street. The service rates above will be in effect while the service is on.
Basic Service
A charge to cover costs for meter reading, billing, equipment and maintenance. This charge is the same regardless of how much energy is used during the billing period.
Delivery Charge
Our charges for transporting electricity across our distribution system to your home, whether it is purchased from us or another supplier.
Legacy Transition Charge (LTC)
An adjustment to bills of all delivery service customers reflecting the costs, or benefits, of electricity supply contracts the Company entered prior to June 1, 2001. For residential customers, the LTC also includes the benefit of low cost hydropower and a Residential Consumer Discount payment, both from the New York Power Authority (NYPA).
Delivery Charge Adjustment
An adjustment for Standard Rate Service customers which provides partial financial protection against the fluctuations between actual cost and the forecast cost of electricity supply upon which rates are established. We do not earn a profit from the electricity supply that we obtain for our customers.
SBC/RPS (System Benefits Charge/Renewable Portfolio Surcharge)
These charges reflect costs associated with mandated public policy programs—low income assistance, energy efficiency programs, and certain research and development programs including the advancement of renewable energy resources.
Transmission Revenue Adjustment
A rate mechanism that compares actual transmission service revenue received by us with the forecast transmission service revenue used, in part, to develop electric delivery prices. As a result of the monthly comparison, a difference determined in excess of the forecasted transmission revenue is refunded to customers, and a difference determined to be less than the transmission revenue is collected from customers.
Electricity Supply Charge
Our charges for electricity supply are based upon market conditions during the billing period and will vary depending on where you live or do business. If you choose an alternate supplier, the price will be what you agreed upon with that supplier. If you have an alternate supplier and have concerns related to the Electricity Supply charge portion of your bill, please contact your supplier. If you do not choose an energy supplier, we will supply your energy.
Electricity Supply Reconciliation Mechanism (ESRM)
A mechanism that reconciles electricity supply revenues for the month to the market cost of electricity purchased by the Company. Costs in excess of revenues are collected from customers and revenues in excess of costs are credited. For most residential and small general non-demand service, the ESRM includes the cost or benefit of hedging contracts the Company entered into on their behalf.
Customer Service Credit
A credit applied for customers who choose an electricity supplier other than us.
You can lower your energy costs with the SC-1 VTOU rate by shifting your electricity use to off-peak hours from 11 pm to 7 am. Many appliances, devices and EVs can be scheduled to operate during these hours using timers, mobile apps, or smart home systems. Find out who is eligible and how this rate works.
Learn more about Voluntary Time-of-Use.
Rates Components for SC1-VTOU
| All Load Zones | |
|---|---|
| Basic Service Charge(1) |
$17.33 per month |
| Incremental Customer Charge (per kWh) |
$3.11 per month |
| On Peak/ Super Peak Delivery Charge (per kWh) |
9.604¢ |
| Off Peak Delivery Charge (per kWh) |
1.609¢ |
| Legacy Transition Charge (LTC) (per kWh) |
Applicable prices located on the Supply Service Adjustment Statement found at Electric Rate Statements. |
| Merchant Function Charge** |
Applicable Percentage Factors and Rates Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| System Benefits Charge (per kWh) |
Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Revenue Decoupling Mechanism (per kWh) |
Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Dynamic Load Management Surcharge (per kWh) |
Charge varies by month. Applicable prices located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Transmission Revenue Adjustment (per kWh) |
Charge varies by month. Applicable prices located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Electric Supply Charge (per kWh)** |
Charge varies by time of use hours and load zone*. Time of use hours for supply are: On peak 7am – 11pm; off peak 11pm – 7am; and super peak 2pm – 6pm in June, July and August, excluding weekends and holidays. To view our supply costs, visit Electric Supply Charge. |
| Electricity Supply Reconciliation Mechanism (ESRM) (per kWh) |
Applicable monthly prices located on the Supply Service Adjustment Statement found at Electric Rate Statement. |
| Earnings Adjustment Mechanism (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) (per kWh) | Charge varies monthly and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Revenue Decoupling Mechanism (RDM) (per kWh) | Change varies annually, but can be adjusted on an interim basis. Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Clean Energy Standard Supply (CESS) (per kWh) | Change varies annually, but can be adjusted on an interim basis. Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Clean Energy Standard Delivery (CESD) (per kWh) | Change varies annually, but can be adjusted on an interim basis. Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Late Payment and Other Waived Fees Surcharge (LPCO) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Arrears Management Program (AMP) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Electric Vehicle Make-Ready (EVMR) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Energy Storage Surcharge (ESS) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
* View geographical descriptions of each Load Zone in our service territory.
**Only applies if the customer takes electricity supply service from the company.
(1)Customers may be eligible for an Income Eligible Basic Service Credit of $5.00 or $15.00 for electric heat customers who have been approved for a federal Home Energy Assistance Grant.
Definitions of charges are detailed in Glossary of terms on your bill.
Basic Service
A charge to cover costs for meter reading, billing, equipment and maintenance. This charge is the same regardless of how much energy is used during the billing period
Incremental Customer Charge
A charge to cover costs for the special meter needed to measure time of use. This charge is the same regardless of how much energy is used during the billing period.
On Peak/ Super Peak Delivery Charge
Charges for transporting electricity across our distribution system to your home between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., whether it is purchased from us or another supplier.
Off Peak Delivery Charge
Charges for transporting electricity across our distribution system to your home between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., whether it is purchased from us or another supplier.
Legacy Transition Charge (LTC)
An adjustment of bills of all delivery service customers reflecting the costs, or benefits, of electricity supply contracts the Company entered prior to June 1, 2001. For residential customers, the LTC also includes the benefit of low cost hydropower and a Residential Consumer Discount payment, both from the New York Power Authority (NYPA).
Merchant Function Charge
A charge to reflect the costs we incur associated with the procurement of gas supplies. This charge will not be billed to you if you choose an alternate supplier.
System Benefits Charge
These charges reflect costs associated with mandated public policy programs—low income assistance, energy efficiency programs, and certain research and development programs including the advancement of renewable energy resources.
Revenue Decoupling Mechanism
A rate mechanism that compares the annual actual delivery service revenue received by us with the forecast delivery service revenue received. As a result of the annual comparison, a difference determined in excess of the forecasted delivery revenue is refunded to customers, and a difference determined to be less than the delivery revenue is collected from customers.
Incremental State Assessment Surcharge
A surcharge or a credit to recover the Temporary State Energy And Utility Service Conservation Assessment pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2009, Public Service Law §18-a.
Dynamic Load Management Surcharge
The Dynamic Load Management Surcharge provides for recovery from customers of costs incurred by the Company, and approved by the Commission, for demand response programs to ensure reliability needs are met.
Transmission Revenue Adjustment
A rate mechanism that compares actual transmission service revenue received by us with the forecast transmission service revenue used, in part, to develop electric delivery prices. As a result of the monthly comparison, a difference determined in excess of the forecasted transmission revenue is refunded to customers, and a difference determined to be less than the transmission revenue is collected from customers.
Electricity Supply Charge
Charges for electricity supply based upon market conditions during the billing period and will vary depending on where you live or do business. If you choose an alternate supplier, the price will be what you agreed upon with that supplier. If you have an alternate supplier and have concerns related to the Electricity Supply charge portion of your bill, please contact your supplier. If you do not choose an energy supplier, we will supply your energy.
Electricity Supply Reconciliation Mechanism (ESRM)
A mechanism that reconciles electricity supply revenues for the month to the market cost of electricity purchased by the Company. Costs in excess of revenues are collected from customers and revenues in excess of costs are credited.
Customer Service Credit
A credit applied for customers who choose an electricity supplier other than us.
As of September 1, 1998, SC-1C is no longer mandatory and is open to customers who would otherwise be served under the standard electric residential rate, SC-1.
Rates Components for SC-1C
| All Load Zones | |
|---|---|
| Basic Service Charge |
$30.62 |
| Delivery Charge (per kWh) |
4.068¢ |
| Legacy Transition Charge (LTC) (per kWh) |
Applicable prices located on the Supply Service Adjustment Statement found at Electric Rate Statements. |
| Merchant Function Charge** | Applicable Percentage Factors and Rates Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| System Benefits Charge (per kWh) |
Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Earnings Adjustment Mechanism (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Transmission Revenue Adjustment Charge Statement (per kWh) |
Charge varies by month. Applicable prices located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Electric Supply Charge |
Charge varies by month and Load Zone. Applicable prices are located in Electric Supply Charge. Effective 9/1/06: Charge varies by time of use hours and load zone. |
| Electricity Supply Reconciliation Mechanism (ESRM)(per kWh) |
Applicable prices located on the Supply Service Adjustment Statement found at Electric Rate Statements. |
| Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) (per kWh) | Charge varies monthly and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Revenue Decoupling Mechanism (RDM) (per kWh) | Change varies annually, but can be adjusted on an interim basis. Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Clean Energy Standard Supply (CESS) (per kWh) | Change varies annually, but can be adjusted on an interim basis. Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Clean Energy Standard Delivery (CESD) (per kWh) | Change varies annually, but can be adjusted on an interim basis. Located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Late Payment and Other Waived Fees Surcharge (LPCO) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Arrears Management Program (AMP) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Electric Vehicle Make-Ready (EVMR) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
| Energy Storage Surcharge (ESS) (per kWh) | Charge varies annually and is located on Electric Rate Statements. |
Notes:
*View geographical descriptions of each Load Zone in our service territory.
**Only applies if the customer takes electricity supply service from the company.
Definitions of charges are detailed in Glossary of terms on your bill.
Related Information:
Basic Service
A charge to cover costs for meter reading, billing, equipment and maintenance. This charge is the same regardless of how much energy is used during the billing period.
Delivery Charge
Our charges for transporting electricity across our distribution system to your home, whether it is purchased from us or another supplier.
Legacy Transition Charge (LTC)
An adjustment of bills of all delivery service customers reflecting the costs, or benefits, of electricity supply contracts the Company entered prior to June 1, 2001. For residential customers, the LTC also includes the benefit of low cost hydropower and a Residential Consumer Discount payment, both from the New York Power Authority (NYPA).
Delivery Charge Adjustment
An adjustment for Standard Rate Service customers which provides partial financial protection against the fluctuations between actual cost and the forecast cost of electricity supply upon which rates are established. We do not earn a profit from the electricity supply that we obtain for our customers.
SBC/RPS (System Benefits Charge/Renewable Portfolio Surcharge)
These charges reflect costs associated with mandated public policy programs—low income assistance, energy efficiency programs, and certain research and development programs including the advancement of renewable energy resources.
Transmission Revenue Adjustment
A rate mechanism that compares actual transmission service revenue received by us with the forecast transmission service revenue used, in part, to develop electric delivery prices. As a result of the monthly comparison, a difference determined in excess of the forecasted transmission revenue is refunded to customers, and a difference determined to be less than the transmission revenue is collected from customers.
Electricity Supply Charge
Our charges for electricity supply are based upon market conditions during the billing period and will vary depending on where you live or do business. If you choose an alternate supplier, the price will be what you agreed upon with that supplier. If you have an alternate supplier and have concerns related to the Electricity Supply charge portion of your bill, please contact your supplier. If you do not choose an energy supplier, we will supply your energy.
Electricity Supply Reconciliation Mechanism (ESRM)
A mechanism that reconciles electricity supply revenues for the month to the market cost of electricity purchased by the Company. Costs in excess of revenues are collected from customers and revenues in excess of costs are credited. For most residential and small general non-demand service, the ESRM includes the cost or benefit of hedging contracts the Company entered into on their behalf.
Customer Service Credit
A credit applied for customers who choose an electricity supplier other than us.
Gas Service Rates
All prices shown exclude required taxes and other approved adjustments. Prices effective July 1, 2024
- View a summary of our current natural gas rates: Rates for Natural Gas Service.
Gas Rates Components for SC-1
| SC-1 Delivery Service Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Gas Delivery Charges | |
| Basic Service Charge & first three therms or less* |
$21.40 |
| Next 47 therms | $0.67731 |
| Over 50 therms | $0.14687 |
| Gas Supply Charges | |
| Gas Supply |
Charge varies by month and service class. For more detailed information, review Supply Costs. |
| Merchant Function Charge |
Charge varies by month and service class. |
Definitions of charges are detailed in Glossary of terms on your bill.
*Customers who have been approved for the federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grant are eligible for credits.
Basic Service Charge
A charge to cover costs for meter reading, billing, equipment and maintenance. This charge is the same regardless of how much energy is used during the billing period.
Gas Supply
Our charges for gas supply are based upon market conditions during the billing period and will vary depending on where you live or do business. If you choose an alternate supplier, the price will be what you agreed upon with that supplier. If you have an alternate supplier and have concerns related to the Gas Supply charge portion of your bill, please contact your supplier. If you do not choose an energy supplier, we will supply your energy.
Merchant Function Charge
A charge to reflect the costs we incur associated with the procurement of gas supplies. This charge will not be billed to you if you choose an alternate supplier.
This service class is available to residential customers who otherwise qualify for service under Service Classification No. 1, using Distributed Generation Technologies including but not limited to fuel cells and micro-turbines used to generate electricity for domestic services.
- Service is Firm Service
- Customers may purchase Gas Supply from National Grid or from an alternate provider
- Service is not available to customers eligible for service provided under Rule 18 of PSC No. 219 - Gas Fired Emergency Electric Generation.
- The distributed generation technology must be installed and fully operable prior to taking service under Service Classification No. 13
For more information, please review an explanation of this rate — SC13 Residential Distributed Generation Service or our Rate Tariff.