Your utility in the Bronx
Every address in the Bronx is served by Con Edison. From Mott Haven in the south to Riverdale in the northwest, from Fordham to Co-op City, it's all ConEd. There's no split like Queens, no National Grid presence. If you're in the Bronx, you're a ConEd customer.
ConEd delivers your electricity across their infrastructure. That part doesn't change when you switch. What you can change is the supply rate, the per-kWh charge that makes up roughly 40-50% of your total bill. In New York's deregulated market, that charge is open to competition.
Current rates and what switching can save
ConEd's standard supply rate in early 2026 is approximately $0.14 per kWh. Licensed retail suppliers currently offering service to Bronx addresses are pricing fixed-rate plans between $0.089 and $0.11 per kWh.
For a Bronx household spending $120/month on electricity, switching to a supplier at $0.09/kWh saves roughly $200-320 per year. Households in neighborhoods with older building stock and higher average consumption can see larger savings.
Mott Haven, Fordham, Riverdale, Co-op City
These neighborhoods represent the spread of the Bronx. They're all ConEd territory. They all have access to the same supplier options. A few things specific to each:
Mott Haven and the South Bronx have some of the highest energy burden rates in the city, meaning residents spend a higher share of income on utilities than most. The dollar value of switching is real here. Community solar is particularly worth looking at.
Fordham is a mix of renters in older multi-family buildings. If your electric bill is in your name, you can switch. If it's rolled into rent, you can't, but community solar still applies.
Riverdale has more single-family homes and larger apartments. Average electricity bills are above the borough median. The savings from switching are proportionally higher.
Co-op City is a large co-op complex. Individual unit owners who pay their own electric bills can switch directly. Check your bill to confirm the account is in your name.
Community solar: the option for renters who can't install panels
Most Bronx renters can't put solar panels on their building. They don't own the roof. Community solar is the alternative. Here's how it works:
A solar farm gets built somewhere in New York State. You subscribe to a portion of its output. The credits from that solar generation apply to your ConEd bill. You get a discount on your electricity, typically 5-15% off your supply charges, without any installation, any equipment, or any homeownership required.
Common Energy is one of the larger community solar providers serving the Bronx. Their program works for renters and homeowners alike. You sign up, they match you to a local project, and the savings show up on your bill. You can cancel with 30 days notice. There's no upfront cost.
For Bronx renters who want the benefits of solar without owning a roof, this is currently the most practical route.
How to switch your electricity supplier in the Bronx
- Pull out your ConEd bill and find your account number
- Enter your Bronx zip code in our calculator
- Compare fixed-rate suppliers and community solar options side by side
- Sign up directly with your chosen supplier online
- ConEd processes the switch within one billing cycle. You get a confirmation notice.