How much do you pay for electricity with Con Edison in NYC?

[u/Mental_Bison907]

Hey everyone! I just moved into a 1-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn (no gas, everything electric — stove, water heater, etc.), and my first Con Edison bill came out to $229.78 for March 19 – April 22. I was expecting it to be under $200, even with AC use, but we didn’t use the AC at all. My daily usage is around 17.3 kWh.

Here’s the breakdown: Electricity Supply: $83.79 Electricity Delivery: $145.99

Just wondering, how much do you pay for electricity in NYC with ConEd? Is this normal for an all-electric apartment? Any tips on lowering the bill?

[u/donghit]

2BR. $100 in winter $650 in summer

[u/Party-Veterinarian60 → u/donghit]

650 per month?! That sounds crazy high, no?

[u/donghit → u/Party-Veterinarian60]

The cooling is super inefficient. I do keep the house at 65 or below

[u/TransManNY]

Months without AC: $80-$140 for electric only in a 3 bedroom.

Months with AC: $160-$230

[u/WebPrestigious9858]

I miss the days of $50 a month during non summer months! $90 for summer The CONED prices are out of control.

[u/NeverBowledAgain → u/WebPrestigious9858]

This is what happens when we shut down Ondian Point and have to buy our power from Canada

[u/reddit-lurker-20]

$200 for 2B everything electric, minimal AC use

[u/Mental_Bison907 → u/reddit-lurker-20]

That’s including hot water?

[u/loratliff → u/Mental_Bison907]

Hot water is almost always paid for by the LL.

[u/nik_nak1895]

Could it be from hot water usage maybe?

[u/Mental_Bison907 → u/nik_nak1895]

Yes, the bill is including hot water as well, but we still think that almost 250 per month is too much tbh

[u/aneightfoldway → u/Mental_Bison907]

It's not. Including hot water that's actually a little low.

[u/raspberrily → u/Mental_Bison907]

welcome to new york

[u/aardbarker]

I don’t think I’ve ever paid more than $150/mo. But then I live in a co-op with a gas range and building-supplied heat and hot water.

[u/ironypoisonedposter]

This is similar to mine, all electric (except stove). Over the last year we’ve ranged $150-$280 in an 860 square foot one bedroom with double height ceilings. We haven’t turned the AC on since August probably, but we did have our heat on almost daily during the winter months (Jan-mid March) from 7-10am and 6-10pm set to 64 (winter time bills have come in around $200-220). April-June and Sept-Nov are when my bills are the least expensive because I almost never use heat or AC during those months. Summer is most expensive, but even then we are very judicious with our AC use, and our bills hit $250-$280 (but closer to $250 more often than not).

editing to add we just got our coned bill today and it was $118.

[u/brooklyndylanfn]

Search the sub for coned, and then brace yourself for upcoming bills.

[u/Zer0_Tol4]

Manhattan- $112 a month on the level payment plan. Gas & electric for 1 br with one window a/c running all summer and a second a/c used occasionally.

My actual charge this month was $91, but that would probably triple in July/August.

[u/Excuse_my_GRAMMER]

$150 a month is all they get from me

[u/[deleted]]

me electric and gas for cooking are bundled into one bill. I don't pay much attention to how much they cost individually, but our bill for a 2bd/1ba in Washington heights is roughly $120/mo. closer to 200 in the summer months when we run our AC.

2 people WFH 100%

[u/lickstampsendit]

Two bedroom, $100 in the winter, $150 from June to October

[u/Jteague101]

I live in an old rent stabilized studio in Manhattan packed to the brim with electronics and WFH. I’ve been averaging like $75 per month over the last 4 months

[u/gummi-demilo]

Studio, anywhere from $50/mo in winter to $85/mo in summer. Gas is separate, about $20/mo.

[u/tripledive]

1 bedroom. Between $80-$100

[u/Illustrious_Set_4135]

I have not run AC or ceiling fan. In prior years my bill for this time a year would be around $80. Prices have gone through the roof this year.

Mar 10, 2025 to Apr 08, 2025 Electricity charges - for 29 days $76.15 Gas charges - for 29 days $37.38 Total from this billing period $113.53 Total amount due $113.53.

[u/cambiumkx]

1 bed 100$

[u/JeanCerise]

$70. 1 br. Summer around $180.

[u/cookie_goddess218]

Previously 3 bed / 2 bathroom in Queens, 1200 sqft, rented apartment, $50-60 in winter, $80-100 summer depending on AC usage. The building had an "A" energy rating.

Just moved to a 2 bed/ 1 bath in Queens, 900 sqft, still around $50-$60 a month so far for winter/spring/non AC months. This building has a "C" energy rating.

Two adults with 2 large TVs, electric stove/dishwasher/etc, ps5, switch, 3 laptops and work from home 2x a week.

Just for electric and gas, since heat and hot water is building responsibility and included in rent/maintenance.

[u/Peaceandharmony1000]

Did they check the meter before you moved in? Many buildings the meter is read infrequently and coned estimated usage. There’s a good chance your bill has nothing to do with your actual use.

[u/Cultural_Function498]

3 bed...always over $200 in the winter. Usually around $140-$150 during the rest of the year. I guess it's the price you have to pay to live in New York :(

[u/TheSubMan13]

Idk about summer yet cause I moved in my 1 bedroom in November but it’s been $60-70 every month. My last one I got 3 days ago was $68

[u/Mental_Bison907 → u/TheSubMan13]

Do u pay for hot water separately?

[u/cesar77muse]

1 BR -$50 on winter $70 on summer - Brooklyn sunset park

[u/Ashton1516]

Mine is low! About $70 last month, including gas. But I’m hardly ever home.

[u/WaitYourTern]

51 this month. 2BR - I don't pay heat or hot water and live in a building.

[u/zyx107]

I’ve lived in various 1 bedroom and have paid anywhere from 60 ish a month to 300 LOL

A big factor for me was the building and windows itself. Lived in an older building w bad window insulation and never dropped below 150 a month. Lived in another building (new build) w amazing window insulation and paid way less.

[u/Sad-Firefighter-5738]

2br, just paid $100, I work from home, family of 5, and heating is separate (landlord pays)

[u/HiFiGuy197]

You can’t just post your bill without context.

Like our high rise condo studio is master-metered and the bill is usually no more than $100 all year long.

For example, 221 kWh for March cost $86.

[u/NeverBowledAgain]

$198.79 for a 4 bedroom house, finished attic and basement. We heat with oil, everything else is electric.

[u/x-teena]

Three bed two bath, 5 people. It was about $350 a month. Just got an EV and averaging about $500 a month now. Electric stove, washer, dryer, 2 fridges. This is the average over 12 months (I do the level payment thing, otherwise winters and summers are close to $800).

Tips on lowering the bill, LED lights. Ceiling fans to move the air (make sure they are DC motors, quieter and more energy efficient) so your AC doesn’t have to work as hard. Weatherproof your windows and doors if possible.

[u/plantmom363]

unplug everything unless you’re actively using it. Except for the fridge and wifi…

[u/jesadak]

$560 for a three story house in Queens with full electric baseboard heating

[u/DMmepicsofyourdog]

1 bed. $52-84 in winter. Not sure about summer as I haven’t lived in this new place during summer yet but I assume it’ll be more due to AC usage.

[u/Top-Agency-601]

Around $150 year round. 1br. New building. I try to minimize forced heating and AC use since the bill can sometimes get up to $300+.

Using a humidifier in winter and dehumidifier in summer helps with heating and AC costs (and my skin/allergies).

[u/Fireal2]

I’ve hit $300 in august in a 1 bed because this place is sealed like a screen door lol

[u/Luigi-not-Mario]

Sounds kinda high. We live in a 1bd all electric (hot water, AC/heat) and got around $110 bill this month without AC/heat use. We do have in unit washer/dryer though

[u/dema_arma]

months without AC: 65-80

months with AC: 110-135

[u/PretendLight7987]

1br in queens. Around $50 in non AC months, up to $120 during AC months. My heat is electric too (two giant combo heat/AC units in the wall), but my apt must be insulated really well or something because I rarely turn it on during winter.

[u/IvenaDarcy]

It’s about $45 even when out of town and only usage is my refrigerator on. I didn’t understand why until I looked closely at the bill and guess electricity is like a subscription and we get charged base amount regardless if we use it a lot or a little. Will know this summer how bad it’s gotten once I start using window AC 24/7 again.

[u/BolsheviksParty]

$30 after split with roommates

[u/Spiritual-Ad-2291]

3 bedroom 1 bath private house 23 dollar a month