Central Hudson Gas and Electric: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

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About Central Hudson Gas and Electric

Central Hudson Gas and Electric is an investor owned company. The largest county served by Central Hudson Gas and Electric is Orange County, but the company also provides electricity in 8 counties in New York. Central Hudson Gas and Electric has an average residential electricity rate of 25.57 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 57.66% higher than the US average price of 16.22 cents. Roughly 2,887,054 megawatt hours were sold by the company to retail customers in 2023. During the same timeframe, Central Hudson Gas and Electric produced 68,108 megawatt hours and obtained 3,064,605 megawatt hours through the wholesale electricity market. In 2023, the provider earned 82.97% of their revenue from retail electricity sales and 0.14% from sales to wholesale customers.

Customers of the provider pay an average monthly residential electricity bill of $182.04. This is 25.95% higher than the New York average of $144.84. The supplier produces 99.08% of their total number of megawatt hours generated, which is 68,205 megawatt hours, from renewable fuel types. Dams and other hydroelectric facilities associated with the electricity supplier generate 68,205 megawatt hours, ranking the provider as the 102nd largest generator of hydroelectric power in the United States out of 3530 companies. Central Hudson Gas and Electric is the 9th largest electricity company out of 103 electricity companies in the state based on total megawatt hours sold.

Central Hudson Gas and Electric Net Metering

Central Hudson Gas and Electric gives their customers the ability to take advantage of net metering options. Net metering allows residents to sell megawatt hours back to their company, which makes the installation of solar panels and other alternative electricity sources more financially viable.

Energy Loss

All companies who transmit electricity suffer from some energy loss via heat depletion or other factors. Central Hudson Gas and Electric is no different, as they average an annual loss of roughly 7.03% of the total electricity they generate. This percentage of loss results in them being given a rank of 1316th best out of 3530 companies who report energy loss in the nation and 35th best out of 103 in the state.

Central Hudson Gas and Electric Rate & Electric Bills

Central Hudson Gas and Electric residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.310/kWh$0.130/kWh$225.08/mo.$86.07/mo.
2851st25.57¢Central Hudson Gas and Electric's Average residential price per kWh
2502nd$182.04Average monthly electricity bill for Central Hudson Gas and Electric's residential customers

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Central Hudson Gas and Electric Overview

  • Company Type:Investor Owned
  • Parent Company:Fortis
  • Headquarters:284 South Avenue
    Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
    United States of America
  • CEO:Charles Freni

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Central Hudson Gas and Electric Plans

Central Hudson Gas and Electric offers a total of 2 plans for electricity. Plans are subject to change at any time and these may not be the plans currently offered.

Most Popular Central Hudson Gas and Electric Plans

New York Green 12

Residential

  • Rate 11.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

New York Green 12

Residential

  • Rate 11.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

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New York Green 12

Residential

  • Rate 11.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

New York Green 12

Residential

  • Rate 11.49¢ / kWh
  • Contract Length 12 mo.
  • Effective Date Aug 2023
  • Green Energy 100%

Quick Facts About Central Hudson Gas and Electric

Central Hudson Gas and Electric's electricity facilities generate 521 megawatt hours using natural gas.

Central Hudson Gas and Electric does not produce any of their own electricity and instead purchases directly from other suppliers at wholesale prices to be resold to their consumers.

Central Hudson Gas and Electric generates 634 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types, which is 33rd out of 103 providers in New York.

Central Hudson Gas and Electric has the 394th largest total electricity production in the United States, generating 68,839 megawatt hours.

Energy Loss

Central Hudson Gas and Electric's energy loss due to business operations.

-7.03%

Total Energy Loss

220,226MWh

1316 National Rank

Power Outages

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Central Hudson Gas and Electric State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
New York272,064692,610,0008100%

Central Hudson Gas and Electric County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Albany County315,8116127.34$200.67/mo
Columbia County61,5876126.53$198.36/mo
Dutchess County297,5456030.96$226.69/mo
Greene County48,0266030.98$226.82/mo
Orange County405,9416131.20$228.74/mo
Putnam County98,0456027.18$203.66/mo
Sullivan County79,6586127.24$204.15/mo
Ulster County182,3196031.03$227.14/mo

Cities Central Hudson Gas and Electric Has Coverage

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

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Central Hudson Gas and Electric FAQ:

How much is the average bundled bill for Central Hudson Gas and Electric customers each month?

Currently, the average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Central Hudson Gas and Electric is $182.04. The state average bundled bill is $144.84 and the national average is $144.84.

Who is the CEO of Central Hudson Gas and Electric?

The CEO of Central Hudson Gas and Electric is Charles Freni.

What is the phone number for Central Hudson Gas and Electric?

The Central Hudson Gas and Electric phone number is (845) 452-2700.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Central Hudson Gas and Electric customers?

Customers of Central Hudson Gas and Electric, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 25.57 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What percentage of Central Hudson Gas and Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuels?

Power production plants owned by or associated with Central Hudson Gas and Electric produce 0.92% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel sources.

How many counties does Central Hudson Gas and Electric have customers in to?

There are 8 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Central Hudson Gas and Electric including New York.

What company is Central Hudson Gas and Electric owned by?

Fortis is the owner of Central Hudson Gas and Electric.

What percentage of Central Hudson Gas and Electric's electricity is produced using renewable fuels?

Electric generation plants owned by or associated with Central Hudson Gas and Electric generate 99.08% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.

What cities does Central Hudson Gas and Electric have customers in in?

Central Hudson Gas and Electric has customers in 75 cities.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-05-10