Montgomery County, NY: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Montgomery County, New York Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Montgomery County, NY is $146.75
  • The average electricity rate in Montgomery County, NY is 21.12¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Montgomery County, NY

The average residential electric bill in Montgomery County, NY is $146.75 per month. Montgomery County, NY is the 10th most expensive county in New York for electricity.

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Montgomery County, New York Electricity Overview

Montgomery County is home to 49,539 people and its power generation plants produce 112,027 megawatt hours of electricity each year, for a production per capita average of 2.26 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Montgomery County is the 46th most populated county in New York.

Montgomery County produces 31.11% of their required electricity and must purchase the remaining 68.89% from other counties.

Montgomery County is the 12th largest producing county out of 62 counties in New York when considering megawatt hours produced using sustainable fuel types.

Montgomery County is the 2794th worst polluting county in the United States when considering emissions per person. The county emits 1,195.5 kilograms per person per year of CO2 gases.

Montgomery County released 59,224,033.57 kilograms of CO2 gases due to electricity consumption, which makes them the 2183rd worst polluting county in the United States.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    360,129 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.27 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    112,027 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    112,027 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.26 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    59,224,034 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,195.5 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

17.92¢ per kWh

  • 3.39% lower than last month
  • 1.57% higher than November last year
  • 27.42% lower than the New York average
  • 5.21% higher than the US average
  • 282nd in the state out of 1,306 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 32 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 466 since November last year
  • 22,247th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,169 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,774 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

17.87¢ per kWh

  • 0.13% higher than last month
  • 0.48% lower than November last year
  • 26.33% lower than the New York average
  • 8.36% higher than the US average
  • 446th in the state out of 1,306 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 310 since November last year
  • 24,047th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 240 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 686 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$94.53 per month

  • 3.79% lower than last month
  • 1.38% lower than November last year
  • 16.86% lower than the New York average
  • 20.05% lower than the US average
  • 170th in the state out of 1,306 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 45 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 190 since November last year
  • 6,326th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 2,095 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,265 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$114.39 per month

  • 0.1% lower than last month
  • 0.39% higher than November last year
  • 17.52% lower than the New York average
  • 19.58% lower than the US average
  • 410th in the state out of 1,306 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 338 since November last year
  • 6,045th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 236 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,973 since November last year

Amsterdam, NY Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Amsterdam spend, on average, 17.87 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 29.14% lower than New York's average price of 25.22 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $114.39. This is 22.27% lower than the nationwide average of $147.16. With an estimated 401 total residential customers, National Grid is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in Amsterdam average 1,735.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 1076th worst polluting city out of 1306 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 31,614,000.24 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 January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.225/kWh$0.123/kWh$175.67/mo.$69.04/mo.
446th17.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Amsterdam
410th$114.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for Amsterdam Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Amsterdam, New York

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
National GridBUNDLED18.22119.1411,278,892.642,054,622,172

St. Johnsville, NY Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of St. Johnsville spend, on average, 17.87 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 29.14% lower than New York's average price of 25.22 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $114.39. This is 22.27% lower than the nationwide average of $147.16. With an estimated 56 total residential customers, National Grid is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in St. Johnsville average 1,735.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 364th worst polluting city out of 1306 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 3,189,512.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 664th 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 January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.225/kWh$0.123/kWh$175.67/mo.$69.04/mo.
446th17.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of St. Johnsville
410th$114.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for St. Johnsville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in St. Johnsville, New York

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
National GridBUNDLED18.22119.1411,278,892.642,054,622,172

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Canajoharie, NY Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Canajoharie spend, on average, 17.87 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is, fortunately, 29.14% lower than New York's average price of 25.22 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $114.39. This is 22.27% lower than the nationwide average of $147.16. With an estimated 90 total residential customers, National Grid is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in Canajoharie average 1,735.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 364th worst polluting city out of 1306 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 2,790,389.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 710th 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 January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.225/kWh$0.123/kWh$175.67/mo.$69.04/mo.
446th17.87¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Canajoharie
410th$114.39Average residential monthly electricity bill for Canajoharie Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Canajoharie, New York

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
National GridBUNDLED18.22119.1411,278,892.642,054,622,172

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Montgomery County, New York Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Montgomery County, New York

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
High River Energy Center, LLCHigh River Energy Center, LLC (100.00%)
Montgomery County NY Solar 112,027111

Montgomery County, New York Production Fuel Makeup

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
100.00%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Montgomery County average 1,195.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2794th worst polluting county based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 59,224,033.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the county the 50th highest for total pollution in the state. Approximately 100.00% of Montgomery County's electricity is produced using Solar. Montgomery County has one electricity generation plant.

Montgomery County, New York Net Metering

Montgomery County has 1 out of 59 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 12 companies who report energy loss. The average energy loss for these 12 providers is 5.14%. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.43% and the state average is 1.52%, resulting in a rank of 2161st best in the country and a state rank of 11th best out of 3221 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 one active electricity plant 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 59 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1National Grid26,282

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-07-31