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New York · Updated August 2026
Con Edison rates in 2026
What Con Edison customers are actually paying, where the number comes from, and what it means for your bill. Serving Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester County and part of Rockland County.
33.83¢All-in NYC residential rate — among the highest in the countryRanked #1 by Solar Power World · Inc. 5000 · 20,000+ installations
The numbers
Where Con Edison stands right now
| Measure | Current | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| All-in NYC residential (SC-1) | 33.83¢ | Delivery + commodity + riders, tax grossed up |
| Westchester residential | ~32.25¢ | |
| Default supply rate | 13.40¢ | April 2026 |
| 2026 increase | +3.9% | About $4/mo at 280 kWh |
| Three-year plan | +10.4% | Cumulative 2026–2028 |
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
A settled rate case, not the one they asked for
Con Edison initially requested a $1.612 billion electric revenue increase — 18% on base delivery. After public opposition and settlement negotiations, the PSC approved a substantially reduced three-year plan on 22 January 2026: roughly $4 more per month in 2026 for a typical NYC household at 280 kWh, and about 10.4% cumulative through 2028.
Zone J is the most expensive market in the state
Con Edison sits in NYISO Zone J. Upstate zones clear 25 to 35% lower on wholesale. That difference, plus dense-urban delivery costs and city property taxes passed through in delivery charges, is why New York City pays more per kilowatt-hour than anywhere else in the state.
Summer supply pressure
Con Edison projected a further increase of roughly 5.7% for summer 2026, driven mainly by higher supply charges.
The honest cost picture
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.
Con Edison questions
The things people actually ask
Why is Con Edison so expensive?
Three things stack: NYISO Zone J wholesale prices run well above upstate, dense-urban delivery infrastructure costs more per customer, and New York City property taxes on the utility are passed through in delivery charges.
Can I shop for supply?
Yes. New York deregulated in 1998 and Con Edison territory has active supplier competition. Switching changes only the supply portion — delivery and outage response stay with Con Edison.
Is there a New York solar tax credit?
Yes. New York offers a 25% state tax credit capped at $5,000 (form IT-255), and unusually it applies to power purchase agreements of ten years or longer. Talk to your tax professional.
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