Monroe County, NY: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Monroe County, New York Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Monroe County, New York Electricity Overview

Citizens of Monroe County use enough electricity to release 1,767.63 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per capita, compared to the New York average of 1,746.52.

Monroe County is the 9th largest county in the state, with 752,035 residents calling the county home.

With 39,401 megawatt produced from solar power and 752,035 citizens in Monroe County, the county averages 0.05 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 794th out of 3230 counties in the country.

As the 821st highest county in the nation for non-renewable production per capita, Monroe County produces 0.45 megawatt hours per person each year.

The largest provider in Monroe County by customer count is Rochester Gas and Electric.

Monroe County produces 0.24 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes Monroe County the 42nd highest ranking county out of 62 counties for renewable production per capita in New York.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    5,314,711 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.07 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    524,275 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    183,560 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    340,715 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.7 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,329,322,018 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,767.63 kg

Rochester, NY Electricity Overview

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Rochester's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 23.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 45.11% above the average US rate of 16.01 cents. Non-renewable fuels are often used in electricity generation in the city, leading to about 1.63 megawatt hours being generated from these fuels per capita a year. The city generates 0.01 megawatt hours per citizen from solar, which is 69th in the state out of 1306 cities.

Rochester has about 93.31% of its electricity generated by Natural Gas. Combined with Conventional Hydroelectric (5.88%) and Solar (0.78%), the three fuel types make up 99.96% of the generation. Approximately 1,859.95 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person are emitted in the city from electricity use, ranking them as the 40th worst polluter in New York out of 1306 cities. This comes to a total pollution amount from electricity consumption of 389,333,924.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Rochester is home to 5 power generation plants, which is the 3rd most power plants within a city in New York.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rochester

Rochester residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.191/kWh$0.115/kWh$134.68/mo.$69.89/mo.
409th16.15¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rochester
390th$108.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rochester Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rochester, 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

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).

Irondequoit CDP, NY Electricity Overview

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Irondequoit CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 23.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 45.11% above the average US rate of 16.01 cents. Rochester Gas and Electric has an estimated 2,653 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. The city is faced with an average of 0.88 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages last on average of 90.03 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.

Irondequoit CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 85,123,407.8 kilograms, which is 27th largest amount in the state out of 1306 cities. More importantly, the city averages 1,667.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. They rank as the 401st 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 January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.191/kWh$0.115/kWh$134.68/mo.$69.89/mo.
409th16.15¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Irondequoit CDP
390th$108.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Irondequoit CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Irondequoit 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

Zips with electric coverage in Irondequoit CDP, New York include: 14609, 14621, 14617, 14622

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Brighton CDP, NY Electricity Overview

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Brighton CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 23.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly, 45.11% above the average US rate of 16.01 cents. Rochester Gas and Electric has an estimated 2,512 residential customers, which is more than all other electricity suppliers who operate in the city. The city is faced with an average of 0.88 electrical outages per customer per year. These outages last on average of 90.03 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.27 outages per customer and 137.24 minutes each outage.

Brighton CDP's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 61,667,535.57 kilograms, which is 39th largest amount in the state out of 1306 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 401st highest in New York for pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. There is one power producing plant in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brighton CDP

Brighton CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in February.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.191/kWh$0.115/kWh$134.68/mo.$69.89/mo.
409th16.15¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Brighton CDP
390th$108.28Average residential monthly electricity bill for Brighton CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Brighton 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

Zips with electric coverage in Brighton CDP, New York include: 14609, 14623, 14618, 14620, 14610, 14625

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Electricity Production in Monroe County, New York

Power Plants in Monroe County, New York

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
RED-Rochester, LLCRED Rochester (100.00%)
Rochester NY Natural Gas 291,627110,346,853.97378.38
High Acres Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Monroe County NY Landfill Gas 73,40041,184,922.71561.1
University of RochesterUniversity of Rochester (100.00%)
Rochester NY Natural Gas 49,52016,260,077.82328.35
Mill Seat Renewable Energy FacilityMonroe County (NY) (100.00%)
Monroe County NY Landfill Gas 49,29131,505,109.71639.17
Rochester NY Conventional Hydroelectric 13,566
Hamlin Solar 1, LLCNautilus Solar (100.00%)
Hamlin CDP NY Solar 9,881
Monroe County Sites C, D, & EAES Distributed Energy (100.00%)
Monroe County NY Solar 9,371
Rochester NY Conventional Hydroelectric 7,902
Redman South Community SolarAES Distributed Energy (100.00%)
Brockport NY Solar 7,708
Wheatland 2B Solar
Scottsville NY Solar 7,684
Wheatland 2A Solar
Scottsville NY Solar 7,621
Henrietta Solar
Monroe County NY Solar 7,597
Monroe County Sites A & BAES Distributed Energy (100.00%)
Monroe County NY Solar 4,918
Washington St Community Solar Farm #4
Monroe County NY Solar 3,920
Burritt Rd Community Solar Farm
Monroe County NY Solar 3,292
Washington St Community Solar Farm #1
Monroe County NY Solar 3,125
City of Rochester SolarAES Distributed Energy (100.00%)
Rochester NY Solar 2,832
Whittier
Monroe County NY Solar 2,608
RIT Henrietta Solar 1, LLCSolRiver Capital LLC (100.00%)
Monroe County NY Solar 2,514
Washington St Community Solar Farm #3
Monroe County NY Solar 2,266

Monroe County, New York Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Monroe County has about 64.96% of its electricity generated by Natural Gas. Combined with Landfill Gas (23.40%) and Solar (7.52%), the three fuel types make up 95.88% of the generation. Approximately 1,767.63 kilograms of CO2 pollution per person are emitted in the county from electricity use, ranking them as the 23rd worst polluter in New York out of 62 counties. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity consumption of 1,329,322,017.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Monroe County has 22 electricity generation plants, which is 7th most in New York.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
64.96%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
23.40%
SOLAR
Solar
7.52%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
4.09%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.03%

Monroe County, New York Net Metering

Of the 50 electric providers in Monroe County, 4.00% of them report that they offer net metering. The state of New York has pretty good state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Monroe County has 10 providers who are reporting energy loss. The average energy loss for these companies is 6.05%. The US average is 2.87%, meaning Monroe County ranks 2461st best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Monroe County:

  • Brockport, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • Churchville, New York:
    • National Grid: 7.78%
    • Churchville, New York Electric Utility: 92.22%
  • East Rochester, New York:
    • Rochester Gas and Electric: 100.00%
  • Fairport, New York:
    • Fairport Electric: 97.79%
    • Rochester Gas and Electric: 2.21%
  • Hilton, New York:
    • Rochester Gas and Electric: 100.00%
  • Honeoye Falls, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • Pittsford, New York:
    • Rochester Gas and Electric: 100.00%
  • Rochester, New York:
    • Rochester Gas and Electric: 100.00%
  • Scottsville, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • Spencerport, New York:
    • Spencerport Electric: 95.78%
    • Rochester Gas and Electric: 4.22%
  • Webster, New York:
    • Rochester Gas and Electric: 100.00%

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

FAQ

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

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 22 active electricity plants 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 50 electricity companies offering service in the area.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2024-03-12