Residential electricity prices in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie increased approximately 15%, from 25.69 ¢/kWh to 29.45 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Poughkeepsie in May 2026 averaged 22.74 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 15% more than the national average rate of 19.83 $/Mcf (May 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 16%, from 18.26 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 21.15 $/Mcf (April 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.
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