Electricity Companies in New York: Compare Suppliers, ESCOs & Utility Delivery
Finding the right electricity company in New York can feel confusing because the company that delivers power is not always the company that prices your supply. New York customers may be able to choose an Energy Service Company, or ESCO, while the local utility continues delivering electricity.
This guide explains how New York electric companies work, which utilities serve each region, what an ESCO does, and how ABC Energy helps homes and businesses compare licensed energy suppliers.
Compare New York supplier options
Use the live rate widget below to start with your ZIP code, utility, and account type. You can compare electricity and natural gas supply options while your local utility continues delivery service.
- ✓Your utility still delivers power
- ✓Compare fixed, variable, and green supply options
- ✓Residential and business options vary by territory
Quick answer
In New York, your utility delivers electricity and handles outages. An ESCO or electricity supplier can price the supply portion of your bill in eligible territories. Choosing a supplier does not replace the local utility or change who maintains the grid.
What “electric company” means in New York today
When New Yorkers talk about their electric company, they usually mean one of two things: the utility that delivers electricity to their address, or the energy supplier that determines the supply rate on the bill. New York’s deregulated market allows many residential and commercial customers to choose a supplier while the utility continues delivery.
The poles, wires, substations, meters, and outage response are handled by regulated utilities such as Con Edison, National Grid, NYSEG, RG&E, Central Hudson, Orange & Rockland, and PSEG Long Island. Energy suppliers and ESCOs compete to provide electricity or natural gas supply plans.
Look for these bill lines
- ✓Supply charge: the electricity or gas commodity portion that may be shopped.
- ✓Delivery charge: the regulated utility cost for wires, meters, pipes, and infrastructure.
- ✓Taxes and fees: state, local, and utility-specific assessments.
Utility vs. ESCO: who does what?
Most New York customers have one utility for delivery and the option to select a separate supplier or ESCO for the supply portion of the bill. Reliability remains tied to the local utility.
| Provider type | Responsible for | What changes if you switch? |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | Wires, substations, meters, delivery charges, meter reading, outages, emergency response. | The utility usually stays the same because it is based on the service address. |
| ESCO / supplier | Electricity or gas supply, rate type, contract term, green energy content, renewal terms. | The supply line on the bill may change to show the selected supplier and supply rate. |
Supplier choice does not change service reliability
When you choose an ESCO through ABC Energy, you still contact the utility for outages and emergencies. The same crews restore service because the delivery network does not change.
New York State Electric Utility Territories
Your available supplier options depend on your utility territory, account type, and usage profile. Use your bill or ZIP code to confirm your local utility before comparing supply plans.
| Utility | Common service areas | What to Compare |
|---|---|---|
| Con Edison | New York City and Westchester County | ConEd delivery vs. ESCO supply, NYC supplier choice, green plans, business rates. |
| National Grid | Upstate NY, Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, parts of Brooklyn/Queens for gas | Electricity and natural gas supplier options by territory. |
| NYSEG | Central, Southern Tier, and rural/suburban NY regions | Price to compare, supply rates, small business usage, high-bill education. |
| RG&E | Rochester and Finger Lakes region | Rochester electricity suppliers and rate education. |
| Central Hudson | Hudson Valley | Electricity and gas supply options for suburban and commercial accounts. |
| Orange & Rockland | Lower Hudson Valley and nearby service areas | Supplier choice, bill breakdown, and rate comparison. |
| PSEG Long Island | Long Island and Rockaways | Long Island electricity delivery, seasonal usage, and supplier eligibility. |
How energy service companies work in New York
An Energy Service Company is a licensed supplier that offers alternative electricity or natural gas supply rates. Suppliers compete on price, contract length, renewable content, plan structure, and business quote options.
Typical New York energy supplier plans include standard fixed-rate plans, variable-rate plans, green energy plans backed by renewable energy certificates, and custom commercial pricing for business accounts.
Common supplier plan types
Locks the supply price for a stated term.
Can change month to month with market conditions.
Includes renewable energy certificates or renewable content.
Custom pricing based on usage, load profile, and contract term.
How to compare New York energy suppliers with ABC Energy
ABC Energy acts as a marketplace and consultant, helping customers compare electricity and natural gas supplier offers without contacting each ESCO one by one.
- ✓Compare price per kWh or price per therm.
- ✓Review contract length, early termination fees, and renewal terms.
- ✓Filter by fixed-rate, variable-rate, green, residential, or commercial options.
- ✓Use your latest bill to compare against your current supply rate.
Fixed vs. variable rates
Fixed-rate plans provide budget stability because the supply rate stays the same during the contract term. Variable-rate plans may move with market conditions and can be lower or higher depending on demand, fuel costs, and wholesale prices.
The right plan depends on usage, risk tolerance, contract length, and whether you prefer price certainty or flexibility.
Green and renewable energy options through New York suppliers
Many New York electricity suppliers offer renewable or green energy plans. These options may be supported by Renewable Energy Certificates, renewable supply products, or clean energy procurement structures. They can help homes and businesses support renewable generation without installing rooftop solar.
ABC Energy can help compare standard supply plans against green electricity options so customers can evaluate cost, contract terms, and renewable percentage together.
When a green plan may make sense
- ✓You want a renewable electricity supply option without solar installation.
- ✓Your business has sustainability or ESG reporting goals.
- ✓You want to compare green plans side-by-side with standard fixed-rate plans.
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Review supplier options without researching every individual ESCO.
Use your bill
Compare your current supply rate, usage, and plan structure with available offers.
Filter by goals
Look for fixed-rate stability, green energy, commercial quotes, or lower supply-rate options.
Frequently asked questions about New York electric companies and suppliers
Use these answers to understand supplier choice before comparing plans.
What is the difference between a utility and an ESCO in New York?
A utility delivers electricity, maintains wires and meters, reads the meter, and responds to outages. An ESCO or electricity supplier can price the supply portion of the bill in eligible New York utility territories.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in New York?
Many residential and business customers in New York can choose a licensed electricity supplier for the supply portion of their bill while the local utility continues delivery service.
Will switching suppliers affect reliability?
No. Switching the supply company does not change the utility that delivers power or responds to outages.
What should I compare before choosing an energy supplier?
Compare the price per kWh or therm, contract length, early termination fee, renewal terms, fixed versus variable structure, renewable percentage, and whether the quote is supply-only or all-in.
Does ABC Energy replace my utility?
No. ABC Energy helps compare supply options and energy plans. Your utility still delivers power, reads the meter, and handles outages.
Get a personalized New York energy quote from ABC Energy
Enter your ZIP code, choose home or business, and use your latest bill to compare supplier options available in your utility territory.
- ✓Compare fixed, variable, and green energy options.
- ✓Use your current utility bill to check your supply rate.
- ✓Switching suppliers does not interrupt delivery service.
Available plans vary by utility, ZIP code, account type, supplier availability, and usage profile.