Electricity suppliers in New York
Provider availability depends on ZIP code and utility territory. The logos below identify companies commonly associated with competitive energy markets and comparison research.
Constellation
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Green Mountain Energy
CleanChoice Energy
SmartEnergy
NRGWhat is the price to compare for New York electricity?
New York customers usually receive electricity delivery from a local utility and may be able to choose a competitive supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Comparing plans requires more than checking one advertised rate. Review the term, rate structure, monthly charge, cancellation provisions, renewable content, utility territory and the usage assumptions used to calculate the price.
UtilityProvide organizes manually maintained plan information and public provider details into a consistent comparison format. The utility still owns the delivery network, reads the meter and responds to outages. The selected supplier is responsible for the generation or supply charge shown on the bill.
| Utility | Residential reference rate | Small-business reference rate |
|---|---|---|
| Con Edison | 12.4¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh |
| National Grid | 13.3¢/kWh | 13.9¢/kWh |
| NYSEG | 14.2¢/kWh | 14.7¢/kWh |
| Orange & Rockland | 15.1¢/kWh | 15.5¢/kWh |
New York electric utility territories and NYISO load zones
Your delivery utility is determined by the service address, while New York wholesale market settlement uses NYISO load zones. Use the maps below as orientation, then confirm the exact utility with the ZIP code and service address before enrollment.
What are New York load zones?
New York wholesale electricity pricing is organized into load zones. The customer’s service address and utility territory influence the zone used for market settlement. Retail offers may vary by utility, location and product structure.
Check your New York ZIP before comparing plans
Enter the service-address ZIP code. The comparison page will retain your ZIP and service type so you can continue without entering the same information again.
How to start or switch electric service in New York
- Confirm your utility territory. Use your ZIP code and current bill to identify the delivery utility.
- Compare supplier plans. Review the rate, term, monthly charge, renewable content and cancellation provisions.
- Choose a plan. Continue to the provider enrollment path and verify the final contract summary.
- Keep confirmation records. Save the provider name, plan term, confirmation number and effective date.
- Review the first bill. Confirm the selected supplier appears on the supply portion of the bill.
How to switch electricity suppliers in New York
- Compare current plan information.
- Review the utility account details and service address.
- Select the supplier and plan term.
- Complete enrollment using accurate account information.
- Watch for confirmation and rescission notices.
- Verify the new supplier on the first applicable bill.
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New York energy-market background
New York energy customers may encounter both regulated utility functions and competitive supplier offers. Market rules, utility territories and default-service procurement determine how offers are displayed and when supplier changes take effect.
Deregulation and customer choice
Energy-choice programs separate utility delivery responsibilities from competitive supply. Customers should read the full contract summary and verify that the supplier is authorized to serve the relevant utility territory.
Utilities vs. suppliers in New York
Maintains poles, wires, meters and local infrastructure; responds to outages and bills delivery charges.
Sets the generation or commodity plan rate, term, renewable content and supplier agreement.
Local utility delivery, infrastructure maintenance, metering and outage response for selected service territories.
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Local utility delivery, infrastructure maintenance, metering and outage response for selected service territories.
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Local utility delivery, infrastructure maintenance, metering and outage response for selected service territories.
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Local utility delivery, infrastructure maintenance, metering and outage response for selected service territories.
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Renewable and green-energy options in New York
Some suppliers offer products supported by renewable energy certificates, community-solar subscriptions or utility green-power programs. Review the renewable percentage, certificate source, term and cancellation terms.
New York electricity FAQs
Can I choose my electricity supplier in New York?
Eligibility depends on the utility territory and applicable market rules. Enter your ZIP code to begin a location-based comparison.
Will the utility still deliver my electricity?
Yes. The utility generally continues delivery, metering, infrastructure maintenance and outage response.
How should I compare plans?
Review the rate, term, monthly fee, cancellation provisions, renewable content and usage assumptions—not only the headline price.
Are rates guaranteed?
Displayed plan information is manually maintained and may change. Confirm the provider’s current offer before enrollment.