Con Edison serves customers in New York. This guide covers current rates, billing structure, common charges, and how to verify your bill is accurate.
Quick Facts
Service Area: New York City and Westchester County
Rate Range: 22¢–38¢/kWh
Standard Rate: ~30¢/kWh (Residential Service (SC-1))
Off-Peak Rate: 5.2¢/kWh (Residential Time-of-Use)
Rates Updated: February 2026
Current Rates
Con Edison residential rates range from 22¢–38¢/kWh depending on your rate plan. The standard Residential Service (SC-1) plan has an effective rate of ~30¢/kWh. Time-of-use customers on the Residential Time-of-Use plan pay 5.2¢/kWh off-peak and 27.9¢/kWh during peak hours. Rates last updated February 2026.
Understanding Your Bill
Your Con Edison bill includes several components: base charges, energy charges, fuel adjustments, taxes, and fees.
Con Edison residential rates in New York City typically range from 22–30¢/kWh, among the highest in the nation. Your bill includes supply charges, delivery charges, system benefit charges, and various surcharges. Rates vary by service class and whether you use an alternative supplier (ESCO).
Why is my Con Edison bill so high?
Con Edison bills are high due to New York City's aging infrastructure, high demand density, delivery surcharges, and clean energy mandates. Summer bills spike with air conditioning usage. The complexity of Con Edison's rate structure makes independent verification especially valuable.
What are the surcharges on my Con Edison bill?
Con Edison bills include multiple surcharges: system benefit charges, renewable energy credits, revenue decoupling mechanism, and various riders. These surcharges change periodically and can significantly affect your total bill. Utility Check verifies each surcharge against Con Edison's published rates.
How can I verify my Con Edison bill is correct?
Upload your Con Edison bill to Utility Check. We recalculate supply charges, delivery charges, system benefit charges, and all applicable surcharges. Con Edison bills are among the most complex in the country — our verification ensures every line item is calculated correctly.
Does Utility Check support Con Edison?
Yes. Utility Check fully supports Con Edison bill verification in New York City. We verify supply charges, delivery charges, and the numerous surcharges that appear on Con Edison bills.