Residential electricity prices in Schenectady, NY in May 2025 averaged approximately 26.67 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 53% more than the national average rate of 17.47 ¢/kWh (May 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Schenectady differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2024 to April 2025 - residential electricity prices in Schenectady increased approximately 12%, from 22.97 ¢/kWh to 25.67 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Schenectady in May 2025 averaged 23.32 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 22% more than the national average rate of 19.18 $/Mcf (May 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Schenectady natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Schenectady natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Schenectady (New York) increased approximately 22%, from 15.04 $/Mcf (April 2024) to 18.35 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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The city of Schenectady (New York) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Schenectady 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 Schenectady solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Schenectady 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 Schenectady, NY in Schenectady County has an approximate population of 66,135. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Schenectady, NY, or for other information related to utilities in Schenectady, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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