Residential electricity prices in Albany, NY in September 2024 averaged approximately 24.98 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 47% more than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (September 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Albany differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2023 to August 2024 - residential electricity prices in Albany increased approximately 13%, from 22.26 ¢/kWh to 25.21 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Albany in September 2024 averaged 23.46 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 3% more than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Albany natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Albany natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Albany (New York) increased approximately 3%, from 22.69 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 23.29 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The city of Albany (New York) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Albany 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 Albany solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Albany 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 city of Albany, NY in Albany County has an approximate population of 97,856. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Albany, NY, or for other information related to utilities in Albany, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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