Monroe County, New York Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Monroe County, NY is $89.27
- The average electricity rate in Monroe County, NY is 13.06¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Monroe County, NY
The average residential electric bill in Monroe County, NY is $89.27 per month. Monroe County, NY is the 8th most expensive county in New York for electricity.
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Monroe County, New York Electricity Overview
There was a 6.30% increase in CO2 emissions per capita over the past year in Monroe County.
Monroe County produces 0.4 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 1140th highest county out of 3221 counties in the nation for production per capita.
Usage of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production has increased by 2.10% in Monroe County power generating plants.
Monroe County is the 587th highest county in the United States for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 0.4 megawatt hours per resident generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Monroe County has the 880th highest electricity generation in the country out of 3221 counties, producing 298,165 megawatt hours.
When calculating by total customers, Rochester Gas and Electric is the largest electricity company in Monroe County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,466,993 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.27 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
298,165 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
298,165 MWh
Production per Capita
0.4 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,346,737,867 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,790.79 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Rochester
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Rates and Production Categories
Rochester Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
20.88¢ per kWh
- 10.37% lower than last month
- 10.3% higher than November last year
- 15.44% lower than the New York average
- 22.57% higher than the US average
- 786th in the state out of 1,306 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since November last year
- 27,786th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 401 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,255 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
20.9¢ per kWh
- 0.78% higher than last month
- 15.31% higher than November last year
- 13.84% lower than the New York average
- 26.74% higher than the US average
- 799th in the state out of 1,306 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 27,665th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,449 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$128.05 per month
- 5.74% higher than last month
- 10.47% higher than November last year
- 12.62% higher than the New York average
- 8.3% higher than the US average
- 1,194th in the state out of 1,306 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 366 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 353 since November last year
- 20,543rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,929 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,733 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$141.18 per month
- 0.72% higher than last month
- 16.58% higher than November last year
- 1.8% higher than the New York average
- 0.74% lower than the US average
- 842nd in the state out of 1,306 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 45 since November last year
- 16,461st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 239 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,439 since November last year
Rochester, NY Electricity Overview

Rochester's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 20.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 24.90% above the average US rate of 16.73 cents. Power plants in Rochester have permitted a 2.10% increase in the amount of fossil and other non-renewable fuel types used last year. The largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Rochester Gas and Electric.
Rochester's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 404,964,122.35 kilograms, which is 3rd largest amount in the state out of 1306 cities. The city also ranks 16th highest in New York in emissions per capita, averaging 1,934.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per capita. The city is home to one power producing plant. In Rochester, Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rochester
Rochester residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Rochester, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Gas and Electric | BUNDLED | 20.02 | 138.46 | 11,961 | 2,456,624 | 491,864,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Rochester, New York include: 14609, 14624, 14612, 14621, 14626, 14606, 14616, 14623, 14618, 14620, 14617 and 12 other zip code(s).
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Irondequoit CDP, NY Electricity Overview

Irondequoit CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 20.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 24.90% above the average US rate of 16.73 cents. Rochester Gas and Electric has an estimated 2,709 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. The city is faced with an average of 0.89 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages last on average of 93.82 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Irondequoit CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 88,594,860.49 kilograms, which is 24th largest amount in the state out of 1306 cities. More importantly, the city averages 1,735.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 28th highest in New York in this category. The city has zero electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Irondequoit CDP
Irondequoit CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Irondequoit CDP, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Gas and Electric | BUNDLED | 20.02 | 138.46 | 2,456,624 | 491,864,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Irondequoit CDP, New York include: 14609, 14621, 14617, 14622
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Brighton CDP, NY Electricity Overview

Brighton CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 20.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 24.90% above the average US rate of 16.73 cents. Rochester Gas and Electric has an estimated 2,565 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. The city is faced with an average of 0.89 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages last on average of 93.82 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes each outage.
Brighton CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 64,182,424.69 kilograms, which is 34th largest amount in the state out of 1306 cities. More importantly, the city averages 1,735.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 28th highest in New York in this category. The city has zero electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brighton CDP
Brighton CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Brighton CDP, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Gas and Electric | BUNDLED | 20.02 | 138.46 | 2,456,624 | 491,864,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Brighton CDP, New York include: 14609, 14623, 14618, 14620, 14610, 14625
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Monroe County, New York Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Monroe County, New York
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RED-Rochester, LLCRED Rochester (100.00%) | Rochester | NY | Natural Gas | 298,165 | 19 | 112,893,533.48 | 20 | 378.63 | 17 |
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Monroe County, New York?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester Gas and Electric | 71,509 |
| 2 | Fairport Electric | 16,979 |
| 3 | National Grid | 14,515 |
| 4 | Spencerport Electric | 2,876 |
| 5 | Churchville, New York Electric Utility | 1,078 |
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Monroe County, New York?
By total megawatt hours sold, Rochester Gas and Electric is the largest electricity provider in Monroe County, New York.
How many power plants are within Monroe County, New York?
Monroe County, New York has one active electricity plant generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
How many electric companies offer service in Monroe County, New York?
Monroe County, New York has 5 electricity companies offering service in the area.