Residential electricity prices in Schenectady, NY in October 2024 averaged approximately 24.98 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 47% more than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [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 September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in Schenectady increased approximately 7%, from 23.24 ¢/kWh to 24.98 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Schenectady in September 2024 averaged 23.46 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 3% more than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [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 3%, from 22.69 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 23.29 $/Mcf (August 2024). [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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