Estimate what solar does against NYSEG’s 18.3¢ rate
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An estimate from your own numbers, not a quote, and not a savings figure. It assumes 400 W panels, an 80% system derate and no roof constraints. Your real number depends on orientation, roof area and your utility’s export credit. Savings are not guaranteed.
New York · Updated October 2026
NYSEG rates in 2026
What NYSEG customers are paying, where the number comes from, and what it means for your bill. Serving Binghamton, Elmira, Ithaca, Auburn, Geneva, Oneonta, Plattsburgh, Lockport and much of upstate New York.
The numbers
| Measure | Current | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary rates in effect | +0.2% | Typical residential electric bill, from June 1, 2026 (PSC order May 14, 2026). Final rates still pending |
| Requested bill increase | 23.6% | As filed with the PSC in July 2025 — the PSC granted only a fraction on a temporary basis |
| Delivery rate request | +34.7% | The increase falls on delivery, which you cannot shop |
| Typical monthly impact | +$33 | At 600 kWh/month residential |
| Customer charge | $19/month | SC-1 residential, before a single kWh |
Source: NYSEG annual EIA filing, ~735,000 residential customers.
How to check your own rate in thirty seconds
Take the total dollar amount on your most recent bill and divide it by the kilowatt-hours you used that month. That figure includes supply, delivery, transmission, riders and taxes, and it is the only number that matters when comparing against solar. Every published average — ours included — is a stand-in for it.
If your figure is materially different from the one above, yours is right and ours is an average. Rates vary by rate class, by season and by usage tier.
What solar does against this rate
Solar does not stop your utility raising rates. It reduces how many kilowatt-hours you buy at whatever the rate becomes, and under a power purchase agreement it fixes the price of your own production in advance. That is a reduction in exposure, not a guaranteed saving, and the size of it depends entirely on your roof, your usage and your export credit.
How net metering works in New York · All New York utility rates · Size a system for your usage
Where NYSEG serves
NYSEG serves much of upstate New York outside the big cities, including Binghamton, Elmira, Corning, Ithaca, Auburn, Geneva, Lockport and parts of the Hudson Valley and Catskills.
Solar guides for NYSEG communities: Binghamton · Elmira · Corning · Broome County · Chemung County · Steuben County · Tompkins County · Cayuga County
What NYSEG homeowners should know before going solar
The 25% state credit works with $0 down
New York’s solar tax credit is 25% of the system cost, up to $5,000, and leases and PPAs of 10 years or more qualify. New York incentives
Rural homes and backup power
Many NYSEG homes run a well pump or heat with electricity, and storm outages can last days. A battery keeps the essentials on. How solar batteries work · Solar for all-electric homes
Metal roofs and older roofs
Metal roofs are common across the Southern Tier and take solar without drilling. Older shingle roofs should have 10 to 15 years left. Solar on a metal roof · Replace the roof first?
Why NYSEG rates are going up
NYSEG’s delivery rates are rising under its rate case. The NYSEG rate increase explained
Common questions
What does NYSEG charge per kWh?
About 18.3¢ per kilowatt-hour — all-in residential, from NYSEG's most recent annual EIA filing. Source: NYSEG annual EIA filing, ~735,000 residential customers. Divide your own bill total by kWh used for your exact figure.
Why did my NYSEG bill go up?
Rate changes are filed publicly and the table above lists the current ones with dates. Most recent increases across the region have landed in delivery and transmission rather than supply, which means switching suppliers does not avoid them.
Is solar worth it against NYSEG rates?
It depends on your usage, your roof and your state's export credit structure, not on the rate alone. Use the calculator with your own numbers rather than a published average.
Provenance
Where these numbers come from
- NYSEG residential rates and service classifications: NYSEG electricity pricing and tariffs, on file with the New York State Public Service Commission.
- Current supply rate and statements of charges, including PSC No. 120 (electric rate schedule): NYSEG electric pricing.
- New York statewide comparison: see our New York electric rates page.
- NY Department of Public Service — NYSEG/RG&E temporary rates, May 14, 2026
Utility rates change on published schedules. Check your own bill for the rate on your account.