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New York · Updated August 2026
Central Hudson rates in 2026
What Central Hudson customers are actually paying, where the number comes from, and what it means for your bill. Serving Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh, Beacon and eight counties across the mid-Hudson Valley.
14.554¢Residential delivery charge, effective July 1 2026Top Solar Contractor, Solar Power World · Inc. 5000 · 20,000+ installations
The numbers
Where Central Hudson stands right now
| Measure | Current | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Residential delivery charge | 14.554¢ | Up from 13.860¢ on July 1, 2026 |
| All-in residential rate | 18–22¢ | Delivery + supply + riders |
| Rate Year 2 increase | +5.3% | Delivery revenues, PSC-approved |
| Average monthly increase | +$6.25 | Electric service, typical residential |
Figures as published August 2026. Utility rates change on published schedules — check your own bill for the rate that applies to your account.
Why the number is what it is
What is actually driving this
New York ISO capacity costs
Central Hudson buys from the same the New York ISO wholesale market as every other New York utility. Capacity auction prices have climbed sharply and pass through to customers.
Data center demand
Large computing loads across the the New York ISO footprint are arriving faster than new generation is being built, and the transmission to serve them is recovered from ratepayers.
Quarterly resets
Central Hudson adjusts its Price to Compare four times a year rather than twice. That means smaller individual changes but more of them.
The honest cost picture
VDER decides what your exported power is worth
New York replaced traditional net metering with the Value Stack, also called VDER. Instead of a one-for-one credit, exported power is valued by when and where it is produced.
For Central Hudson customers that typically means exported credits cover 60 to 90 percent of the retail rate, with summer afternoon exports earning the most and winter mornings the least.
The practical consequence is that VDER rewards self-consumption. Every kilowatt-hour you use directly from your own panels avoids the full retail rate rather than earning a partial credit — which is why system sizing matters more in New York than in states with straight net metering.
Two ways to pay for solar, and they are very different
If you buy the system
You own the equipment, you keep any renewable energy credits, and you carry the maintenance responsibility. Installed pricing varies by roof, shading and system size.
If you use a PPA
$0 upfront. We install and own the system; you buy the power it produces at a rate set in your agreement, and you only pay for what it actually generates. The system owner carries maintenance for the life of the agreement.
The residential federal tax credit (25D) ended for systems purchased after December 31, 2025.
You will still see ads promising a 30% credit that “ends December 31.” Read the date on them. If you buy a system today as a homeowner, you cannot claim that credit. What remains applies to the owner of the system — which, under a PPA, is us. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice; talk to your tax professional about your situation.
Who you would be working with
SolarAmerica
We design your system and manage the project; installation is performed by vetted licensed partners in your area.
Central Hudson questions
The things people actually ask
Why is Central Hudson's Price to Compare lower than PPL's but the all-in rate higher?
Because the two numbers measure different things. Central Hudson's supply charge is lower; its distribution charges and riders are higher. What matters to your budget is the all-in figure — your bill divided by your kilowatt-hours.
How often does this change?
Four times a year: March, June, September and December.
Can I shop for supply?
Yes. New York is deregulated, and switching suppliers changes only the supply portion of your bill.
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