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New York Electricity Rate

$0.2350 / kWh

US Rank: #9 most expensive

Comparison: +39.9% above US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in New York

Calculated using New York's average residential rate of $0.2350 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.229 $54.99
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.155 $37.22
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.222 $53.30
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.411 $111.04
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.064 $23.10
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.129 $15.51
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.021 $5.08
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.338 $101.52
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $1.805 $270.72
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.014 $10.15
Chest Freezer 110W $0.013 $9.31
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.159 $114.21
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.529 $15.86
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.353 $84.60
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.235 $169.20
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.259 $2.33
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.340 $5.09
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.423 $3.17
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.764 $549.90
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.024 $16.92
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.028 $4.23
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.008 $5.92

Electricity Bill Factors in New York

While the statewide average is $0.2350/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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