Residential electricity prices in Poughkeepsie, NY in April 2026 averaged approximately 29.45 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 56% more than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (April 2026). [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 March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in Poughkeepsie increased approximately 12%, from 25.45 ¢/kWh to 28.55 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Poughkeepsie 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 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) 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 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.
Approximately 13 percent of total U.S. residential electricity consumption in 2011 was for lighting.
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