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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
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:
Electric Companies With Service in Ithaca, 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 |
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South Hill CDP, NY Electricity Overview
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 $148.82 per month. New York State Electric & Gas sells an estimated 2,895 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other vendor.
Emitting 11,746,276.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions, South Hill CDP ranks 277th worst out of 1306 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 1,667.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 401st highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 49,787.76 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Hill CDP
South Hill CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Hill CDP, New York
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
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Cayuga Heights, NY Electricity Overview
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 $148.82 per month. New York State Electric & Gas sells an estimated 855.14 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other vendor.
Emitting 6,707,632.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Cayuga Heights ranks 416th worst out of 1306 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 1,667.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, which ranks the city 401st highest in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no electricity production sources, meaning the companies that service the city must import the 28,430.97 megawatt hours the residents consume annually.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cayuga Heights
Cayuga Heights residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cayuga Heights, New York
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
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Electricity Production in Tompkins County, New York
Power Plants in Tompkins 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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Cornell University Central HeatCornell University (100.00%) | Ithaca | NY | Natural Gas | 207,554 | 51,278,062.66 | 247.06 | ||
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
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.
Providers In Each City in Tompkins County:
- Cayuga Heights, New York:
- New York State Electric & Gas: 100.00%
- Dryden, New York:
- New York State Electric & Gas: 100.00%
- Freeville, New York:
- New York State Electric & Gas: 100.00%
- Groton, New York:
- Village of Groton, NY Electric Utility: 90.39%
- New York State Electric & Gas: 9.61%
- Ithaca, New York:
- New York State Electric & Gas: 100.00%
- Lansing, New York:
- New York State Electric & Gas: 100.00%
* 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?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | New York State Electric & Gas | 23,708 |
2 | Village of Groton, NY Electric Utility | 1,168 |
3 | Green Mountain Energy | 694 |
4 | Direct Energy | 622 |
5 | Family Energy | 361 |
6 | MPower Energy | 348 |
7 | IDT Energy | 265 |
8 | American Power & Gas | 250 |
9 | XOOM Energy | 238 |
10 | Agway Energy Services | 203 |
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.