ConEd's current standard supply rate is approximately $0.14 per kilowatt-hour (kWh, the unit your meter counts)(EIA, March 2026). That's the baseline. Below are the suppliers currently offering better deals to NYC residential customers.
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The table below shows approximate market rates for NYC ConEd service territory customers. All data as of March 2026.
| Supplier | Rate | Type | Term | Green? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplier A | ~$0.089/kWh | Fixed | 12 months | No |
| Supplier B | ~$0.092/kWh | Fixed | 6 months | 100% Renewable |
| Supplier C | ~$0.095/kWh | Variable | Month-to-month | No |
| Supplier D | ~$0.098/kWh | Fixed | 12 months | 50% Renewable |
| ConEd (standard) | ~$0.14/kWh | Variable | None | No |
These are approximate market rates. Verify before signing up. Rates change frequently. We update this page monthly. These are supply rates only. Delivery charges from ConEd remain the same regardless of supplier.
What to watch out for
Introductory rates are the most common trap. A supplier may advertise $0.07/kWh for the first 3 months, then jump to $0.16/kWh after the intro period ends, which is worse than ConEd. Always ask what the ongoing rate is before you sign.
A variable rate is a price that can change every month with no cap. When summer demand peaks, variable rates can spike significantly. A fixed rate locks in your price per kWh for the length of your contract. If you want predictability, fixed is usually the safer choice.
Early termination fees deserve a close read: some suppliers charge $50 to $100 if you leave before the contract ends. Month-to-month plans avoid this entirely.
Some suppliers won't clearly disclose their per-kWh rate upfront, which is a red flag. We don't include those in our comparisons.
Green energy options
Supplier B offers 100% renewable electricity at $0.092/kWh, which is roughly 34% less than ConEd's standard rate. The supply is backed by Green-e certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). RECs are official records that verify a matching unit of renewable energy was added to the grid on your behalf.
Supplier D offers 50% renewable at $0.098/kWh, also well below ConEd. For customers who want to reduce their carbon footprint without fully committing to 100% renewable, this is a middle option.
To verify a supplier's green claims, look for Green-e certification on their website: it's an independent third-party program that verifies RECs are real and not double-counted. See our full green energy guide for details.
How to read the comparison
Your ConEd bill has two main components: supply and delivery. Supply is what you pay for the electricity itself; delivery is what ConEd charges to move it to your home through the wires and infrastructure they own. Only the supply charge changes when you switch suppliers.
One kWh is roughly the energy used by running a window air conditioner for one hour. A typical NYC apartment uses 300-600 kWh per month.
To calculate your potential savings, find your monthly kWh usage on your bill and multiply it by the difference between your current rate and the new rate. That gives you the monthly number; multiply by 12 for the annual figure.
Example: 400 kWh/month x ($0.14 - $0.089) = $20.40/month. That's $245 per year just from switching to the cheapest option on the list.
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Most NYC apartments save $150-300/year by switching suppliers. Takes 2 minutes to check.
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