Ulster County, New York Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Ulster County, NY is $223.57
- The average electricity rate in Ulster County, NY is 31.05¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Ulster County, NY
The average residential electric bill in Ulster County, NY is $223.57 per month. Ulster County, NY is the 57th most expensive county in New York for electricity.
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Ulster County, New York Electricity Overview
Residents of Ulster County are paying, on average, 87.11% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average price, at 31.05 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.59 cents per kilowatt hour.
The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity production in Ulster County grew by 7.29% last year.
The county is the 1361st highest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3221 counties, producing 129,667 megawatt hours.
Ulster County emitted 283,125,345.08 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity consumption, which makes them the 948th highest polluting county in the United States.
Ulster County's ability to provide 79,207 megawatts of electricity from the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 288th highest hydroelectric energy generating county in the country out of 3221 counties.
Ulster County is ranked as the 20th largest consuming county out of 62 counties in New York with over 1,300,000 megawatt hours being used by citizens living there.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,319,499 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.24 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
129,667 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
129,667 MWh
Production per Capita
0.71 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
283,125,345 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,552.91 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Kingston
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Kingston Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
23.95¢ per kWh
- 8.51% lower than last month
- 5.66% higher than November last year
- 3.01% lower than the New York average
- 40.59% higher than the US average
- 1,205th in the state out of 1,306 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 28 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 100 since November last year
- 28,944th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 173 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 39 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
25.03¢ per kWh
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 0.02% higher than November last year
- 3.18% higher than the New York average
- 51.77% higher than the US average
- 1,258th in the state out of 1,306 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 23 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
- 29,284th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 25 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$132.04 per month
- 0.78% higher than last month
- 1.92% higher than November last year
- 16.13% higher than the New York average
- 11.67% higher than the US average
- 1,211th in the state out of 1,306 cities
- The state rank has increased by 19 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 10 since November last year
- 21,595th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 33 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 568 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$160.97 per month
- 0.13% higher than last month
- 3.08% higher than November last year
- 16.06% higher than the New York average
- 13.16% higher than the US average
- 897th in the state out of 1,306 cities
- The state rank has increased by 329 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 334 since November last year
- 23,878th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 268 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 158 since November last year
Kingston, NY Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 25.03 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Kingston, which is 1.29% higher than the state's average rate of 24.71 cents. This makes the city 1258th out of 1306 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 10,076.59 megawatt hours each year, Central Hudson Gas and Electric is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 0.74 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 74.44 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Approximately 1,722.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 872nd worst polluter in the state out of 1306 cities. With total emissions of 41,283,309.18 kilograms, the city ranks 76th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 173,492.8 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kingston
Kingston residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kingston, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | |||||
| Abest Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.05 | 72.64 | 16,460.25 | 2,805,744.21 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 12.66 | 82.58 | 110,055.09 | 13,934,359.91 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 44.09 | 188.57 | 2,568.5 | 1,132,333.78 |
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New Paltz, NY Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 25.03 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of New Paltz, which is 1.29% higher than the state's average rate of 24.71 cents. This makes the city 1258th out of 1306 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 2,061.44 megawatt hours each year, Central Hudson Gas and Electric is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 0.74 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 74.44 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Approximately 1,722.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 872nd worst polluter in the state out of 1306 cities. With total emissions of 12,706,000.96 kilograms, the city ranks 260th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 53,396.88 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Paltz
New Paltz residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in New Paltz, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | |||||
| Abest Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.05 | 72.64 | 16,460.25 | 2,805,744.21 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 12.66 | 82.58 | 110,055.09 | 13,934,359.91 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 44.09 | 188.57 | 2,568.5 | 1,132,333.78 |
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Highland CDP, NY Electricity Overview
The residential electricity price is 25.03 cents per kilowatt hour for citizens of Highland CDP, which is 1.29% higher than the state's average rate of 24.71 cents. This makes the city 1258th out of 1306 cities in the state for lowest average electricity price. Selling an estimated 6,994.02 megawatt hours each year, Central Hudson Gas and Electric is the largest supplier in the city. The city has an average of 0.74 electrical outages per customer each year. These outages are an average of 74.44 minutes. In comparison, the national average is 1.44 outages per customer and 123.49 minutes per outage.
Approximately 1,722.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the city due to electricity consumption, ranking them as the 872nd worst polluter in the state out of 1306 cities. With total emissions of 11,147,457.88 kilograms, the city ranks 299th highest in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption, however, it could be argued that emissions per capita is a better measurement of a city's pollution levels. The 46,847.11 megawatt hours of electricity consumed in the city must be sourced from neighboring cities or counties as there are no power plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Highland CDP
Highland CDP residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Highland CDP, New York
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG&E | ENERGY | |||||
| Abest Power & Gas | ENERGY | 17.05 | 72.64 | 16,460.25 | 2,805,744.21 | |
| Aggressive Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Agway Energy Services | ENERGY | 12.66 | 82.58 | 110,055.09 | 13,934,359.91 | |
| All American Power and Gas | ENERGY | 44.09 | 188.57 | 2,568.5 | 1,132,333.78 |
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Ulster County, New York Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Ulster County, New York
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster County | NY | Conventional Hydroelectric | 47,956 | 34 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Ulster County | NY | Conventional Hydroelectric | 12,667 | 95 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Ulster County | NY | Conventional Hydroelectric | 11,002 | 104 | 1 | 1 | |||||
DOCCS EasternDOCCS Eastern (100.00%) | Ulster County | NY | Solar | 8,464 | 33 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Central Hudson High FallsCentral Hudson Gas and Electric (100.00%) | High Falls CDP | NY | Conventional Hydroelectric | 7,582 | 124 | 1 | 1 | 12/2025 | |||
Off Airport Road - WestOff Airport Road - West, LLC (100.00%) | Accord CDP | NY | Solar | 6,347 | 124 | 1 | 1 | ||||
6140 Route 209 - North6140 Route 209 - North, LLC (100.00%) | Kerhonkson CDP | NY | Solar | 6,260 | 127 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Lightstar Renewables - Project 1004Distributed Solar Development, LLC (100.00%) | Saugerties | NY | Solar | 5,579 | 150 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Landau II Solar (Hybrid) | East Kingston CDP | NY | Solar | 5,054 | 159 | 1 | 1 | ||||
CES Marbletown SolarConsolidated Edison Solutions Inc (100.00%) | Ulster County | NY | Solar | 4,906 | 161 | 1 | 1 | ||||
BluestoneBluestone Solar LLC (100.00%) | Ulster County | NY | Solar | 3,630 | 188 | 1 | 1 | ||||
ELP Myer CSGConductive Power (100.00%) | Ulster County | NY | Solar | 3,545 | 192 | 1 | 1 | ||||
New Beginnings Solar | East Kingston CDP | NY | Solar | 3,520 | 195 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Landau Solar | East Kingston CDP | NY | Solar | 3,454 | 204 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Frog Hollow CSGNautilus Solar (100.00%) | Ulster County | NY | Solar | 3,398 | 210 | 1 | 1 | ||||
ELP Saugerties CSGConductive Power (100.00%) | Saugerties | NY | Solar | 3,368 | 213 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Marlborough SolarMarlborough Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Milton CDP (Ulster County) | NY | Solar | 3,214 | 230 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Reisender Solar | Ellenville | NY | Solar | 3,100 | 249 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Dubois Solar (Hybrid) | Pine Bush CDP | NY | Solar | 2,117 | 362 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Ulster County SolarUlster Solar LLC (100.00%) | Ulster County | NY | Solar | 1,749 | 388 | 1 | 1 |
Ulster County, New York Production Fuel Makeup
Approximately 1,552.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person are emitted in the county from electricity consumption, ranking them as the 39th highest polluter in the state out of 62 counties. With total emissions of 283,125,345.08 kilograms, the county ranks 18th highest in New York and 948th in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. The primary fuel consumed in Ulster County is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county generates 61.08% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Ulster County has 20 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 79th highest number of power plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in Ulster County:
- Ellenville, New York:
- Central Hudson Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Kingston, New York:
- Central Hudson Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- New Paltz, New York:
- Central Hudson Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Saugerties, New York:
- Central Hudson Gas and Electric: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Ulster County, New York?
The largest electricity supplier in Ulster County, New York by total customer count is Central Hudson Gas and Electric.
How many electric companies offer service in Ulster County, New York?
There are 60 electricity providers offering service in Ulster County, New York.
How many power plants are in Ulster County, New York?
Ulster County, New York is home to 20 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Ulster County, New York?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Hudson Gas and Electric | 96,850 |
| 2 | Constellation Energy | 14,685 |
| 3 | New York State Electric & Gas | 11,492 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 3,675 |
| 5 | Green Mountain Energy | 3,226 |
| 6 | Clean Choice Energy | 2,044 |
| 7 | MPower Energy | 1,713 |
| 8 | Family Energy | 1,614 |
| 9 | American Power & Gas | 1,558 |
| 10 | Inspire Energy | 1,410 |
