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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
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:
Electric Companies With Service in Rochester, New York
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Abest Power & Gas | ENERGY | 18.51 | 85.27 | 19,069 | 3,530,000 | |
Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 13.53 | 85.41 | 125,646 | 16,996,200 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 31.34 | 140.1 | 3,938 | 1,234,000 | |
Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.17 | 68.31 | 64,011 | 7,789,400 | |
American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 15.84 | 124.79 | 111,004 | 17,583,400 |
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).
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Irondequoit CDP, NY Electricity Overview
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:
Electric Companies With Service in Irondequoit CDP, New York
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Abest Power & Gas | ENERGY | 18.51 | 85.27 | 19,069 | 3,530,000 | |
Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 13.53 | 85.41 | 125,646 | 16,996,200 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 31.34 | 140.1 | 3,938 | 1,234,000 | |
Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.17 | 68.31 | 64,011 | 7,789,400 | |
American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 15.84 | 124.79 | 111,004 | 17,583,400 |
Zips with electric coverage in Irondequoit CDP, New York include: 14609, 14621, 14617, 14622
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Brighton CDP, NY Electricity Overview
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:
Electric Companies With Service in Brighton CDP, New York
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Abest Power & Gas | ENERGY | 18.51 | 85.27 | 19,069 | 3,530,000 | |
Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 13.53 | 85.41 | 125,646 | 16,996,200 | |
All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 31.34 | 140.1 | 3,938 | 1,234,000 | |
Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 12.17 | 68.31 | 64,011 | 7,789,400 | |
American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 15.84 | 124.79 | 111,004 | 17,583,400 |
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
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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RED-Rochester, LLCRED Rochester (100.00%) | Rochester | NY | Natural Gas | 291,627 | 110,346,853.97 | 378.38 | ||
High Acres Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Monroe County | NY | Landfill Gas | 73,400 | 41,184,922.71 | 561.1 | ||
University of RochesterUniversity of Rochester (100.00%) | Rochester | NY | Natural Gas | 49,520 | 16,260,077.82 | 328.35 | ||
Mill Seat Renewable Energy FacilityMonroe County (NY) (100.00%) | Monroe County | NY | Landfill Gas | 49,291 | 31,505,109.71 | 639.17 | ||
Rochester 5Rochester Gas and Electric (100.00%) | 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 26Rochester Gas and Electric (100.00%) | 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
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.
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?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Rochester Gas and Electric | 70,041 |
2 | Fairport Electric | 17,816 |
3 | National Grid | 12,278 |
4 | Spencerport Electric | 2,934 |
5 | Churchville, New York Electric Utility | 1,119 |
6 | Green Mountain Energy | 866 |
7 | Clean Choice Energy | 846 |
8 | Direct Energy | 775 |
9 | Family Energy | 451 |
10 | MPower Energy | 434 |
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.