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Tompkins County, New York Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Tompkins County, New York Electricity Overview

As the 1121st largest producer of electricity in the US out of 3230 counties, Tompkins County generates 264,198 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuels.

When calculating by number of customers, New York State Electric & Gas is the largest electricity provider in Tompkins County.

Tompkins County produces 78.56% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, giving it a ranking of 620th out of 3230 counties in the nation for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.

Tompkins County produces 56,644 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable fuel sources. This ranks Tompkins County 34th out of 62 counties in the state for total sustainable electricity production.

Tompkins County is ranked as the 933rd highest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the country with 740,470.11 megawatt hours being used by citizens living there.

Tompkins County is the 372nd largest producer of solar electricity by megawatt hours produced in the United States.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    740,470 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.07 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    264,198 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    56,644 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    207,554 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.52 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    163,643,515 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,561.83 kg

Ithaca, NY Electricity Overview

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Ithaca averages a residential electricity price of 21.20 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 4.70% lower than New York's average rate of 22.25 cents and 32.39% above the US average of 16.01 cents. The city is 33rd out of 1306 cities in New York for total hydroelectric generation. They produce 5,305 megawatt hours from hydroelectric dams and facilities. More electricity is consumed within Ithaca than is produced, with electricity usage adding up to 105.64% of production.

Ithaca's electricity consumption results in CO2 pollution totaling 54,111,363.84 kilograms, which is 50th highest amount in New York out of 1306 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per citizen in the city, which amounts to 1,700.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Ithaca is the 44th highest polluting city in New York. Electricity facilities in the city mainly use Natural Gas, which accounts for 207,458.48 megawatt hours (or 97.46%) of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the city. Conventional Hydroelectric and Distillate Fuel Oil are also primary fuel types in the city, with 2.49% and 0.04% of total electricity production being generated from each, respectively. Ithaca has 2 power generation plants, which is the 27th highest for a city in New York.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Ithaca

Ithaca residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.104/kWh$151.25/mo.$67.43/mo.
124th15.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Ithaca
459th$110.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Ithaca Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Ithaca, 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

South Hill CDP, NY Electricity Overview

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South Hill CDP averages a residential electricity price of 21.20 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 4.70% lower than New York's average rate of 22.25 cents and 32.39% above the US average of 16.01 cents. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $148.82 per month. New York State Electric & Gas sells an estimated 2,895 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other vendor.

Emitting 11,746,276.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions, South Hill CDP ranks 277th worst out of 1306 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 1,667.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 401st highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 49,787.76 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Hill CDP

South Hill CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.104/kWh$151.25/mo.$67.43/mo.
124th15.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of South Hill CDP
459th$110.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for South Hill CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in South Hill 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

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Cayuga Heights, NY Electricity Overview

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Cayuga Heights averages a residential electricity price of 21.20 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within their city limits, which is 4.70% lower than New York's average rate of 22.25 cents and 32.39% above the US average of 16.01 cents. The average residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $148.82 per month. New York State Electric & Gas sells an estimated 855.14 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other vendor.

Emitting 6,707,632.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Cayuga Heights ranks 416th worst out of 1306 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 1,667.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 401st highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 28,430.97 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cayuga Heights

Cayuga Heights residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.174/kWh$0.104/kWh$151.25/mo.$67.43/mo.
124th15.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cayuga Heights
459th$110.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cayuga Heights Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cayuga Heights, 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 Tompkins County, New York

Power Plants in Tompkins County, New York

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cornell University Central HeatCornell University (100.00%)
Ithaca NY Natural Gas 207,55451,278,062.66247.06
Ellis SolarDryden-Tompkins Solar I, LLC (100.00%)
Tompkins County NY Solar 28,120
Newfield Community Solar LLCNewfield Solar LLC (100.00%)
Tompkins County NY Solar 8,944
Cornell HydroCornell Hydro (100.00%)
Ithaca NY Conventional Hydroelectric 5,464
Lansing Renewables, LLCLansing Renewables, LLC (100.00%)
Tompkins County NY Solar 4,628
Podunk Road CSGNY Enfield I LLC (100.00%)
Tompkins County NY Solar 3,179
Enfield Community SolarEnfield Community Solar (100.00%)
Tompkins County NY Solar 2,162
Cornell Snyder Road Solar ArrayUlysses Solar (100.00%)
Lansing NY Solar 1,595
Tompkins Cortland Community CollegeSEC LHNY Solar One (100.00%)
Tompkins County NY Solar 1,466
Dryden Rd #2 Community Solar Farm CSGDelaware River Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Tompkins County NY Solar 1,245

Tompkins County, New York Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tompkins County has the 1340th highest amount of total CO2 pollution from electricity consumption of all of the counties in the country, releasing 163,643,514.88 kilograms each year. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per resident in the county, which amounts to 1,561.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Tompkins County is the 2663rd highest polluting county in the country. Natural Gas makes up 78.52% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Tompkins County. Solar and Conventional Hydroelectric make up 19.43% and 2.01% of production, respectively. Tompkins County is home to 10 power plants, which is the 30th highest number of power plants within a county in New York.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
78.52%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
19.43%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
2.01%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.04%

Tompkins County, New York Net Metering

Tompkins County has 1 out of 44 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Regulations put in place at the state level are decent for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

There are 8 providers in Tompkins County that report energy loss, including New York State Electric & Gas, Agway Energy Services, and Kiwi Energy. Together, these 8 providers average an annual energy loss of 6.24% of electricity produced. The United States average is 2.87%, resulting in Tompkins County receiving a rank of 2538th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Tompkins County:

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

FAQ

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

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Tompkins County, New York?

The largest electricity supplier in Tompkins County, New York by megawatt hours sold is New York State Electric & Gas.

How many power plants are in Tompkins County, New York?

Tompkins County, New York has 10 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

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

Tompkins County, New York has 44 electricity providers operating in the area.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-11-08