Columbia County, NY: 48 Electric Providers

Columbia County, New York Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Columbia County, New York Electricity Overview

Columbia County has the 49th largest electricity generation of all 62 counties in the state, producing 34,818 megawatt hours.

The largest supplier in Columbia County by customer count is New York State Electric & Gas.

The average monthly residential electricity bill in Columbia County totals $154.05. For comparison, the state average bill is $126.34

Columbia County's average residential electricity rate is 22.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 39.18% more than the nationwide average of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Customers in Columbia County deal with an average of 1.17 outages lasting 139.23 minutes each year, compared to the US averages of 1.27 outages at 137.24 minutes each.

Columbia County is the 1237th highest producing county in the nation out of 3230 counties when considering megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    435,242 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.07 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    34,818 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    34,818 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.57 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    94,470,794 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,533.94 kg

Hudson, NY Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Hudson is about 22.60 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the New York and the nationwide average prices of 22.25 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Hudson produces 18.73% of the electricity used in the city and must import power from neighboring cities and counties or rural area power generation facilities. National Grid sells an estimated 1,432.56 megawatt hours in the city each year, more than any other supplier.

Emissions in Hudson average 1,355.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 1236th worst polluting city out of 1306 cities in New York based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 8,081,730.75 kilograms, which is the 368th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city has one power producing plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Hudson's top fuel type is Solar, making up 100.00%, or 7,893 megawatt hours of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hudson

Hudson residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.218/kWh$0.109/kWh$166.86/mo.$60.86/mo.
461st16.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hudson
53rd$107.38Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hudson Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hudson, New York

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Abest Power & GasENERGY18.5185.2719,0693,530,000
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY13.5385.41125,64616,996,200
All American Power and GasENERGY31.34140.13,9381,234,000
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY12.1768.3164,0117,789,400
American Power & GasENERGY15.84124.79111,00417,583,400

Lorenz Park CDP, NY Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Lorenz Park CDP is about 22.61 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the New York and the nationwide average prices of 22.25 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. National Grid is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The US average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the Lorenz Park CDP average is 11.78% more at $153.37 per month.

Emissions in Lorenz Park CDP average 1,667.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 65th worst polluting city out of 1306 cities in New York based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 3,199,589.05 kilograms, which is the 634th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Lorenz Park CDP have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lorenz Park CDP

Lorenz Park CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.218/kWh$0.109/kWh$166.86/mo.$60.86/mo.
461st16.97¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lorenz Park CDP
53rd$107.38Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lorenz Park CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lorenz Park CDP, New York

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Abest Power & GasENERGY18.5185.2719,0693,530,000
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY13.5385.41125,64616,996,200
All American Power and GasENERGY31.34140.13,9381,234,000
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY12.1768.3164,0117,789,400
American Power & GasENERGY15.84124.79111,00417,583,400

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Chatham, NY Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Chatham is about 21.20 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is less than the state average rate of 22.25 cents per kilowatt hour, it is above the US average of 16.01 cents. Consumers in Chatham are faced with 1.09 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 117.25 minutes. New York State Electric & Gas sells an estimated 599.31 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity provider.

Emissions in Chatham average 1,667.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 401st worst polluting city out of 1306 cities in New York based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,857,788.24 kilograms, which is the 674th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Chatham have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chatham

Chatham residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.104/kWh$151.25/mo.$67.43/mo.
124th15.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chatham
459th$110.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chatham Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chatham, New York

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Abest Power & GasENERGY18.5185.2719,0693,530,000
Agway Energy ServicesENERGY13.5385.41125,64616,996,200
All American Power and GasENERGY31.34140.13,9381,234,000
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY12.1768.3164,0117,789,400
American Power & GasENERGY15.84124.79111,00417,583,400

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Electricity Production in Columbia County, New York

Power Plants in Columbia County, New York

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Stuyvesant FallsAlbany Engineering Corporation (100.00%)
Columbia County NY Conventional Hydroelectric 13,933
ELP Kinderhook CSGConductive Power (100.00%)
Valatie NY Solar 8,460
ELP Greenport CSGConductive Power (100.00%)
Hudson NY Solar 7,893
Ghent (NY)VC Renewables (100.00%)
Ghent CDP NY Solar 4,532

Columbia County, New York Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Columbia County average 1,533.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2670th worst polluting county in the nation based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 94,470,793.69 kilograms, which is the 36th worst total amount of pollution for any county in the state. The county has 4 electricity generation plants, which is 52nd highest in the state. Columbia County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 59.98% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
59.98%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
40.02%

Columbia County, New York Net Metering

There are 48 companies in Columbia County providing electricity. Of those 48, 6.25% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of New York has above average state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for providers in Columbia County is 6.00%. This includes data from 11 providers, including New York State Electric & Gas, National Grid, and Central Hudson Gas and Electric. With a state average energy loss of 2.42%, Columbia County is the 15th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Columbia County:

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are in Columbia County, New York?

Columbia County, New York has 4 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Columbia County, New York?

The largest electricity company in Columbia County, New York by megawatt hours sold is New York State Electric & Gas.

What electricity companies offer service in Columbia County, New York?

How many electric companies offer service in Columbia County, New York?

There are 48 electricity providers operating in Columbia County, New York.

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Published: 2024-03-12