National Grid New York Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for National Grid New York homes in New York. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 23.24¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- +24.9%
- 201912.54¢
- 202316.97¢
- 202417.22¢
- 202519.89¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202623.24¢
National Grid New York delivers your power. You can buy the electricity from National Grid New York or from a supplier you choose. The average rate above is for homes that buy from National Grid New York.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M and Form EIA-861. Average rate: September 2025 to August 2026. 1-year change: January to August 2026 compared with January to August 2025.
Plans and peak hours
| Plan | Peak hours | Fixed monthly charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (SC-1) | None. Same price all day | $19.00 |
| Time of use (SC-1 VTOU) | 7 am to 11 pm | $23.42 |
Source: National Grid Upstate New York service rates, as of 2026.
Solar and battery rules
- Power you send back
- Net metering: each kWh you send back offsets one you buy.
- Solar fees
- A monthly Customer Benefit Contribution, charged per kW of panels.
Source: New York Public Service Commission, net metering (Phase One).
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