RG&E Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for Rochester Gas & Electric homes in New York. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 23.88¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- +12.4%
- 201912.85¢
- 202316.13¢
- 202418.76¢
- 202522.02¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202623.88¢
Rochester Gas & Electric delivers your power. You can buy the electricity from RG&E or from a supplier you choose. The average rate above is for homes that buy from RG&E.
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 (SC1) | None. Same price all day | $23.00 |
| Time of use (SC4) | 7 am to 9 pm weekdays | $27.00 or $31.00 |
Source: RG&E electric rate summary, as of June 1, 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).
Energy, on a better plan
Solar and battery storage for one monthly payment, at a lower rate than your utility. $0 to low upfront. We own the equipment and look after it.