New Yorkers are paying 33% more for electricity than they did a decade ago — a sharper spike than the national average, according to The USA TODAY.
In August, the average monthly electric bill in New York hit $150, up from $113 in 2015. That’s just above the national average of $149. Between June and August, New York ranked 17th in monthly costs, averaging $189 — far behind states like Connecticut and New Jersey, which topped $240.
Winter bills could climb higher. State officials expect heating costs to rise 8%, bringing the five-month total to about $1,120. Supply-side electric rates are also projected to increase by 1.4%.
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