Electric Rates & Providers in Essex County, NY

Essex County, New York Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Essex County, New York Electricity Overview

Essex County's average residential electricity rate is 21.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 36.89% more than the national average price of 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.

Essex County produces 2.36 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Essex County the 15th highest ranking county for renewable generation per capita in the state out of 62 counties.

The use of natural gas in Essex County yields a total of 104,897.18 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 21st out of 62 counties in New York.

As the 36th highest generator of electricity out of 62 counties in New York, Essex County produces 207,737.27 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.

Essex County has had a 2.49% increase in the burning of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production over the course of the last year.

Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 42.69%, or 88,687.9 megawatt hours, of Essex County's total energy generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    265,024 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.07 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    207,737 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    88,688 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    119,049 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    5.54 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    83,983,386 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,239.5 kg

Ticonderoga CDP, NY Electricity Overview

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Ticonderoga CDP has an average residential electricity rate of 22.61 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the New York and national average prices of 22.25 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city's hydroelectric dams and other facilities produce 22,230 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the city's electricity. This makes the city 16th highest hydroelectric energy producing city in New York out of 1306 cities. Power facilities in the city have had a 37.35% decrease in the use of renewable fuels versus non-renewable and fossil fuels.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Ticonderoga CDP averages 136.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 469,251.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 1150th highest for total emissions in New York. The city is home to 2 power plants, which is the 27th highest number of plants within a city in New York out of the state's 1306 cities. Ticonderoga CDP's primary fuel source is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 100.00% of electricity production using this fuel source.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ticonderoga CDP

Ticonderoga 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 Ticonderoga CDP
53rd$107.38Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ticonderoga CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ticonderoga 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

Lake Placid, NY Electricity Overview

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Lake Placid has an average residential electricity rate of 22.12 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is lower than the New York average price of 22.25 cents per kilowatt hour, it is higher than the United States average of 16.01 cents. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the Lake Placid average is 11.14% higher at $152.49 per month. With an estimated 5,194 total residential customers, Lake Placid Village Electric Utility is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Lake Placid averages 1,667.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 3,703,120 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 581st highest for total emissions in New York. The electricity used in Lake Placid has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lake Placid

Lake Placid 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.
15th6.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lake Placid
30th$89.54Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lake Placid Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lake Placid, 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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Port Henry, NY Electricity Overview

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Port Henry has an average residential electricity rate of 22.61 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the New York and national average prices of 22.25 and 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the Port Henry average is 11.78% higher at $153.37 per month. With an estimated 111 total residential customers, National Grid is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Port Henry averages 1,667.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 3,001,177.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 660th highest for total emissions in New York. The electricity used in Port Henry has to be brought in from neighboring cities and rural areas, because there are no electricity production plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Port Henry

Port Henry 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 Port Henry
53rd$107.38Average residential monthly electricity bill for Port Henry Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Port Henry, 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 Essex County, New York

Power Plants in Essex County, New York

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Essex County NY Natural Gas 177,245.0469,168,544.98390.24
Lachute Hydro LowerEnel Green Power (100.00%)
Ticonderoga CDP NY Conventional Hydroelectric 11,115
Lachute Hydro UpperEnel Green Power (100.00%)
Ticonderoga CDP NY Conventional Hydroelectric 11,115
Alice Falls Hydro ProjectAlice Falls Hydro, LLC (100.00%)
Essex County NY Conventional Hydroelectric 6,388
Essex County NY Distillate Fuel Oil 1159,871.11159,871.11

Essex County, New York Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Essex County citizens emit 2,239.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 16th worst polluting county out of 62 counties in New York and 2524th out of 3230 counties nationally. This equals a total pollution amount of 83,983,385.63 kilograms. Natural Gas makes up 50.50% of the fuel used for electricity production in Essex County. Black Liquour and Conventional Hydroelectric are also important fuel types in the county, with 25.99% and 13.78% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Essex County is home to 5 electricity generation plants, which is 552nd highest in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
50.50%
BLACK LIQUOUR
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
Black Liquour
25.99%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
13.78%
RESIDUAL FUEL OIL
Residual Fuel Oil
6.81%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
2.92%
OTHER
Other
0.00%

Essex County, New York Net Metering

Essex County has 3 out of 48 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. The state of New York has pretty good state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

The county has 10 providers who are reporting energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss for these suppliers is 6.20%. With a state average energy loss of 2.42%, Essex County is the 31st best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Essex County, New York?

By total megawatt hours sold, National Grid is the largest electricity company in Essex County, New York.

How many power plants are located within Essex County, New York?

There are 5 active electricity plants located in Essex County, New York

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

There are 48 electricity companies serving consumers in Essex County, New York.

Which electricity companies offer service in Essex County, New York?

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-03-21