Standard Service (SC-1)
This is our standard electric rate for the majority of our residential customers, as other rates require special conditions. Service is also available for church and farm customers.
Rates Components for SC-1
(For definitions of these charges, please view
About Your Bill.)
| Load Zones A & B * |
Load Zones A & B * |
Load Zones C, D & E * |
Load Zone F * |
Basic Service Charge(1)
|
$16.21 |
$16.21 |
$16.21 |
Delivery Charge (per kWh)  |
4.846¢ |
4.846¢ |
4.846¢ |
| NYPA Hydropower Benefit Reconciliation Mechanism (per kWh)** |
Rate varies by month. Applicable prices located on Electric Rate Statements. |
Delivery Charge Adjustment  |
Charge varies by month and Load Zone. Applicable prices are located in Electric Supply Charge. This does not apply to customers served on the Market Rate Service. |
Customer Service Credit (per kWh)***  |
.27¢ (ESCo Two-Bill) .04¢ (ESCo One-Bill) |
.27¢ (ESCo Two-Bill) .04¢ (ESCo One-Bill) |
.27¢ (ESCo Two-Bill) .04¢ (ESCo One-Bill) |
System Benefits Charge (per kWh) |
.3536¢ |
.3536¢ |
.3536¢ |
Renewable Portfolio Surcharge (per kWh)  |
.1083¢ |
.1083¢ |
.1083¢ |
Transmission Revenue Adjustment  |
Charge varies by month. Applicable prices located on Electric Rate Statements. |
Electric Supply Charge  |
Charge varies by month and Load Zone. Applicable prices are located in Electric Supply Charge. The overall price will fluctuate month to month based on market conditions. |
| Notes: |
| * |
View geographical descriptions of each Load Zone (pdf) in our service territory. |
| ** |
The delivery charge for all residential service classifications includes an adjustment per kWh for savings that occurred over the past year. This is a result of a surcharge called the NYPA Hydropower Benefit Reconciliation Mechanism. |
| *** |
Only applies if the customer takes electricity supply service from an eligible ESCo. |
| (1) |
Customers may be eligible for an Income Eligible Basic Service Credit of $5.00 who have been approved for a federal Home Energy Assistance Grant. |
| Definitions of charges are detailed in About Your Bill. |
|
Rates for Supplier Services
View our
Supply Costs area for detail on our
Electric Supply Charge pricing.
Seasonal Service Charge
Seasonal residences will be charged $34, plus taxes, to turn service off and $34, plus taxes, to re-establish service. Charges will be higher if the work is required at a pole or on the street. The service rates above will be in effect while the service is on.
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Basic Service
A charge to cover costs for meter reading, billing, equipment and maintenance.
This charge is the same regardless of how much energy is used during the billing period.
Delivery Charge
Our charges for transporting electricity across our distribution system to your home,
whether it is purchased from us or another supplier.
Delivery Charge Adjustment
An adjustment for Standard Rate Service customers which provides partial financial protection
against the fluctuations between actual cost and the forecast cost of electricity supply upon which
rates are established. We do not earn a profit from the electricity supply that we obtain for our customers
SBC/RPS (System Benefits Charge/Renewable Portfolio Surcharge)
These charges reflect costs associated with mandated public policy programs—low income assistance,
energy efficiency programs, and certain research and development programs including the advancement
of renewable energy resources.
Transmission Revenue Adjustment
A rate mechanism that compares actual transmission service revenue received by us with the
forecast transmission service revenue used, in part, to develop electric delivery prices.
As a result of the monthly comparison, a difference determined in excess of the forecasted
transmission revenue is refunded to customers, and a difference determined to be less than the
transmission revenue is collected from customers.
Electricity Supply Charge
Our charges for electricity supply are based upon market conditions during the billing period
and will vary depending on where you live or do business.
If you choose an alternate supplier, the price will be what you agreed upon with that supplier.
If you have an alternate supplier and have concerns related to the Electricity Supply
charge portion of your bill, please contact your supplier.
If you do not choose an energy supplier, we will supply your energy.
Customer Service Credit
A credit applied for customers who choose an electricity supplier other than us.