Montgomery County, NY: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Montgomery County, New York Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Montgomery County, New York Electricity Overview

Montgomery County averages 0.25 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 42nd highest in New York out of 62.

Montgomery County has recently seen an increase in electricity production from solar energy of 27.45% year over year.

Averaging production of 0.25 megawatt hours per resident per year, Montgomery County is 54 out of 62 counties in New York for generation per capita.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Montgomery County saw a 3.28% decline over the previous year.

Montgomery County is home to over 49,539 citizens and generates 12,335 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.25 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Montgomery County 22nd out of 62 counties in New York for solar megawatt hours produced per person.

Citizens of Montgomery County consume enough electricity to emit 1,604.96 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per capita, compared to the New York average of 1,747.27.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    349,987 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.06 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,335 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    12,335 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.25 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    79,508,188 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,604.96 kg

Recent Energy News in Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

18.66¢ per kWh

  • 11.48% higher than last month
  • 14.29% lower than January last year
  • 8.21% lower than the New York average
  • 19.5% higher than the US average
  • 778th in the state out of 1,294 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 49 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 21,980th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,996 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,510 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.58¢ per kWh

  • 1.54% lower than last month
  • 11.62% lower than January last year
  • 12.71% lower than the New York average
  • 2.34% lower than the US average
  • 782nd in the state out of 1,294 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 17,798th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 95 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,223 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$132.16 per month

  • 18.87% higher than last month
  • 20.8% lower than January last year
  • 11.04% lower than the New York average
  • 12.46% lower than the US average
  • 456th in the state out of 1,294 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 50 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 665 since January last year
  • 7,482nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,127 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 12,504 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$104.5 per month

  • 2.69% lower than last month
  • 14.54% lower than January last year
  • 16.96% lower than the New York average
  • 21.23% lower than the US average
  • 410th in the state out of 1,294 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 410 since January last year
  • 4,162nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 972 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 6,014 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

12.08¢ per kWh

  • 8.89% higher than last month
  • 25.14% lower than January last year
  • 21.15% lower than the New York average
  • 9.4% lower than the US average
  • 402nd in the state out of 1,294 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 377 since January last year
  • 14,727th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,900 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5,950 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

11.02¢ per kWh

  • 2.98% lower than last month
  • 23.47% lower than January last year
  • 25.79% lower than the New York average
  • 22.14% lower than the US average
  • 409th in the state out of 1,294 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 11 since January last year
  • 7,895th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,218 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 12,513 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$310.46 per month

  • 14.2% higher than last month
  • 25.96% lower than January last year
  • 34.94% lower than the New York average
  • 80.95% lower than the US average
  • 730th in the state out of 1,294 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 3,007th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 77 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,239 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$273.38 per month

  • 3.21% lower than last month
  • 27.91% lower than January last year
  • 41.67% lower than the New York average
  • 83.3% lower than the US average
  • 729th in the state out of 1,294 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 2,890th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,678 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

5.15¢ per kWh

  • 10.57% lower than last month
  • 51.47% lower than January last year
  • 58.71% lower than the New York average
  • 47.63% lower than the US average
  • 401st in the state out of 1,003 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 65 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 331 since January last year
  • 3,066th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 161 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 16,829 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

6.32¢ per kWh

  • 6.71% lower than last month
  • 34.39% lower than January last year
  • 32.91% lower than the New York average
  • 38.17% lower than the US average
  • 406th in the state out of 1,003 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 68 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 69 since January last year
  • 3,501st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,435 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 13,486 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$6,734.06 per month

  • 2.92% lower than last month
  • 41.46% lower than January last year
  • 20.82% higher than the New York average
  • 80.02% lower than the US average
  • 888th in the state out of 1,003 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 60 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 11,281st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 145 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,724 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$7,284.17 per month

  • 5.17% lower than last month
  • 32.96% lower than January last year
  • 41.43% higher than the New York average
  • 78.71% lower than the US average
  • 874th in the state out of 1,003 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 19 since January last year
  • 10,722nd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 360 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 138 since January last year

Amsterdam, NY Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Amsterdam spend, on average, 22.59 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 1.61% more than New York's average rate of 22.23 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Amsterdam average is 11.03% more at $153.24 per month. National Grid is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emissions in Amsterdam average 1,663.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 578th worst polluting city out of 1306 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 30,307,346.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 109th highest for total pollution in New York. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Amsterdam must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Amsterdam

Amsterdam 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.
459th16.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Amsterdam
51st$104.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Amsterdam Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Amsterdam, 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

St. Johnsville, NY Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of St. Johnsville spend, on average, 22.59 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 1.61% more than New York's average rate of 22.23 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the St. Johnsville average is 11.03% more at $153.24 per month. National Grid is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emissions in St. Johnsville average 1,663.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 90th worst polluting city out of 1306 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 3,057,684.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 653rd highest for total pollution in New York. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service St. Johnsville must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in St. Johnsville

St. Johnsville 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.
459th16.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Johnsville
51st$104.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for St. Johnsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in St. Johnsville, 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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Canajoharie, NY Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Canajoharie spend, on average, 22.59 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 1.61% more than New York's average rate of 22.23 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Canajoharie average is 11.03% more at $153.24 per month. National Grid is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emissions in Canajoharie average 1,663.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 578th worst polluting city out of 1306 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,675,058.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 698th highest for total pollution in New York. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Canajoharie must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Canajoharie

Canajoharie 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.
459th16.65¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Canajoharie
51st$104.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Canajoharie Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Canajoharie, 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 Montgomery County, New York

Power Plants in Montgomery County, New York

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Finney Solar
Fort Johnson NY Solar 7,978
Bantam Solar
Montgomery County NY Solar 6,594
Montgomery County NY Solar 3,618
Amsterdam NorthGenE Solar I LLC (100.00%)
Montgomery County NY Solar 3,353
Drinkwater Solar
Montgomery County NY Solar 3,056
Amsterdam SouthGenE Solar I LLC (100.00%)
Montgomery County NY Solar 3,039
Mohawk View SolarMohawk View Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Fultonville NY Solar 1,225
Van Epps SolarVan Epps Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Fultonville NY Solar 619
Montgomery County NY Solar 481

Montgomery County, New York Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Montgomery County average 1,604.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2648th worst polluting county based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 79,508,188.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the county the 41st highest for total pollution in the state. Approximately 100.00% of Montgomery County's electricity is produced using Solar. Montgomery County has 9 electricity generation plants, which is 36th highest in New York.

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Montgomery County, New York Net Metering

Montgomery County has 1 out of 45 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Citizens of New York have above average net metering laws and regulations that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Montgomery County has 9 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss for these 9 providers is 5.91%. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 2.42%, resulting in a rank of 2400th best in the country and a state rank of 6th best out of 3230 and 62 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Montgomery County:

  • Ames, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • Amsterdam, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • Canajoharie, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • Fonda, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • Fort Johnson, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • Fultonville, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • Hagaman, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • Nelliston, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • Palatine Bridge, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%
  • St. Johnsville, New York:
    • National Grid: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Montgomery County, New York?

Montgomery County, New York has 9 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Montgomery County, New York?

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

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

Montgomery County, New York is home to 45 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

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

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-04-03