Residential electricity prices in 12302 in April 2025 averaged approximately 25.67 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 47% more than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 12302 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 12302 increased approximately 8%, from 23.65 ¢/kWh to 25.43 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 12302 in April 2025 averaged 18.35 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 14% more than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Schenectady natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 12302 (Schenectady, NY) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Schenectady (New York) increased approximately 4%, from 15.46 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 16.12 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 12302 (Schenectady, NY) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Schenectady values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Schenectady solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Schenectady levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 12302 is associated with the city of Schenectady, NY in Schenectady County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 12302, or for other information related to utilities in New York, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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