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Electric company in Rochester

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. and other utilities serving Monroe County, with average home electricity prices.

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

Investor Owned · Full service and delivery

16.7¢ per kWh, residential average

1,532,294 customers statewide

Rochester Gas & Electric Corp

Investor Owned · Full service and delivery

17.8¢ per kWh, residential average

351,481 customers statewide

Village of Fairport

Municipal · Full service

6.7¢ per kWh, residential average

16,462 customers statewide

Estimate a monthly bill

kWh

About $150 a month at Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.’s average of 16.7¢/kWh

Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.

Average residential electricity price (¢/kWh)
  • Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.16.7¢
  • Rochester Gas & Electric Corp17.8¢
  • Village of Fairport6.7¢
  • New York average23.0¢
  • US average15.5¢

Questions

Who provides electricity in Rochester?

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Rochester Gas & Electric Corp, Village of Fairport serve Monroe County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.

How much does electricity cost in Rochester?

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. averaged 16.7¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (New York average 23.0¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $150.

How do I start electric service in Rochester?

Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Monroe County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.

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