Residential electricity prices in Poughkeepsie, NY in March 2025 averaged approximately 25.43 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 49% more than the national average rate of 17.11 ¢/kWh (March 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Poughkeepsie differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2024 to February 2025 - residential electricity prices in Poughkeepsie increased approximately 8%, from 24.24 ¢/kWh to 26.20 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Poughkeepsie in March 2025 averaged 16.12 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 11% more than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Poughkeepsie natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Poughkeepsie natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Poughkeepsie (New York) decreased approximately 1%, from 14.75 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 14.54 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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The city of Poughkeepsie (New York) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Poughkeepsie 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 city of Poughkeepsie, NY in Dutchess County has an approximate population of 32,736. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Poughkeepsie, NY, or for other information related to utilities in Poughkeepsie, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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