Residential electricity prices in Lake Placid, NY in May 2026 averaged approximately 29.93 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 62% more than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Lake Placid differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in Lake Placid increased approximately 15%, from 25.69 ¢/kWh to 29.45 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Lake Placid in April 2026 averaged 21.15 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 16% more than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Lake Placid natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Lake Placid natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Lake Placid (New York) increased approximately 17%, from 16.10 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 18.90 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Lake Placid solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Lake Placid levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The village of Lake Placid, NY in Essex County has an approximate population of 2,521. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Lake Placid, NY, or for other information related to utilities in Lake Placid, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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