Electric Companies in NYC: Compare ConEd Supply Options and ESCO Plans
If you pay an electric bill in New York City, Con Edison most likely delivers your power. But the supply portion of your bill may be available through a licensed electricity supplier or ESCO.
This guide explains how NYC electric companies work, what ConEd still handles, how to compare fixed and variable energy plans, and how ABC Energy helps NYC homes and businesses compare supplier options.
Compare NYC ESCO supply options
Use the live widget below to check supplier options in Con Edison territory. ConEd still delivers power and handles outages while the supplier prices the supply portion of the bill.
- ✓ConEd still delivers electricity
- ✓Compare fixed, variable, green, and business supply options
- ✓No new wires or service interruption
Quick answer
Con Edison delivers electricity in NYC, but many customers can choose an ESCO for the supply portion of the bill. Switching suppliers does not change ConEd delivery, outage response, meter reading, or reliability.
How NYC electric companies work
New York City runs on a deregulated electricity market. That means the company delivering your power is not always the company selling you the supply. Con Edison operates the grid across most of NYC, including poles, wires, meters, transformers, and outage response.
Energy Service Companies compete for the supply portion of your bill. ABC Energy operates as an energy marketplace and consultant, helping customers compare supplier options side by side.
Key points about NYC’s market
- ✓ConEd remains your delivery company regardless of supplier choice.
- ✓Supply charges are the portion where customers may compare offers.
- ✓Plan terms, renewal rules, and rate type matter as much as price.
ConEd delivery vs. supplier choice
Con Edison controls physical infrastructure: delivery lines, meters, outage response, and regulated delivery service. Your selected supplier controls the supply rate and contract terms for the energy portion of the bill.
| Bill part | Who handles it? | Can you shop it? |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Con Edison | No. Delivery charges are regulated and tied to the service address. |
| Supply | Default utility supply or selected ESCO | Often yes. This is where customers can compare supplier plans. |
| Outages and emergencies | Con Edison | No. ConEd remains responsible for reliability and repairs. |
What changes after choosing an ESCO?
You typically still receive one utility bill. The supply line may list your selected supplier and rate. Your meter, wires, outage process, and delivery company do not change.
Generation
Power is produced by generation resources such as natural gas, hydro, nuclear, solar, wind, and market purchases.
Supply
ESCOs purchase power and offer retail supply plans with different rates, terms, and renewable options.
Delivery
Con Edison transmits and delivers electricity through local infrastructure and responds to outages.
Electricity providers and plan types in NYC
Dozens of licensed ESCOs may compete in Con Edison territory. Offers can differ by ZIP code, rate class, usage, term length, green content, and customer type.
Common NYC electricity plans include fixed-rate plans, variable-rate plans, renewable electricity plans, promotional intro-rate plans, and custom commercial energy contracts.
Plan types to compare
Locks your supply rate for a stated term.
Can change monthly with market conditions.
Supports renewable energy certificates or renewable supply options.
Choose a mix of fixed and variable supply pricing based on your risk tolerance.
Fixed vs. variable energy plans in NYC
Fixed-rate electricity plans lock in a per-kWh supply rate for the contract term. This can help customers budget through seasonal demand spikes.
Variable-rate plans can change month to month. They may be lower at times, but they can increase during high-demand periods, extreme weather, or wholesale market volatility.
Read the fine print
- ✓Is the rate fixed or variable?
- ✓How long is the contract term?
- ✓Are there early termination fees or renewal terms?
- ✓Does the advertised rate exclude fees or conditions?
Green electricity in NYC
NYC customers can often compare green electricity plans through suppliers. These plans may be supported by renewable energy certificates, renewable supply products, or community solar options. You do not need rooftop solar to choose a renewable supply plan.
ABC Energy labels green options so customers can compare renewable percentage, term length, and total estimated cost.
How to compare green plans
- ✓Check whether the plan is partial or 100% renewable.
- ✓Compare the total annual cost, not only the green premium.
- ✓Review contract term, early termination fee, and renewal language.
Commercial electric companies and business energy in NYC
Restaurants, retail stores, offices, warehouses, medical practices, and multi-site operators often have more complex electricity usage than residential customers. Demand charges, operating hours, refrigeration, HVAC, and seasonal peaks all affect business energy costs.
ABC Energy supports business customers with custom commercial quotes, fixed-price contracts, green energy add-ons, and multi-location portfolio management.
Common commercial plan options
- ✓Fixed-price electricity contracts for budget stability.
- ✓Block-and-index structures for larger accounts.
- ✓Green energy plans for sustainability goals.
- ✓Demand response and efficiency strategy review.
How to compare energy rates in NYC with ABC Energy
- 1Enter your ZIP code to view offers available in your ConEd service area.
- 2Use your latest bill to confirm monthly kWh usage and current supply rate.
- 3Compare plans side by side by rate, term, green content, and key conditions.
- 4Enroll online or request consultative support for a business quote.
Before you switch
Gather your utility account details, current supply rate, recent usage, account type, and preferences for fixed, variable, green, or commercial pricing. Review at least a few offers before enrolling.
Frequently asked questions about electric companies in NYC
Use these answers to clarify ConEd delivery, ESCO supply, and NYC electricity plan comparison.
Can I choose my electric company in NYC?
NYC customers in Con Edison territory can often choose an ESCO or electricity supplier for the supply portion of the bill while Con Edison continues to deliver power.
Does Con Edison still handle outages if I switch suppliers?
Yes. Con Edison remains the delivery utility and continues handling outages, wires, meters, and emergency response.
What part of my NYC electric bill can I shop?
The electricity supply portion may be shopped through competitive suppliers. Delivery charges are regulated and remain with Con Edison.
Are green electricity plans available in NYC?
Many NYC customers can compare green electricity plans that include renewable energy certificates or renewable supply options.
Can NYC businesses compare commercial electricity rates?
Yes. NYC businesses can request custom commercial electricity quotes based on utility territory, usage, demand profile, contract term, and supplier availability.
Compare NYC electric companies with ABC Energy
Enter your ZIP code to review available ConEd territory supplier options for your home or business.
- ✓ConEd still delivers electricity and handles outages.
- ✓Compare fixed, variable, green, and commercial plans.
- ✓Use your current bill to check the supply portion of your rate.
Supplier availability and pricing depend on ZIP code, account type, utility territory, usage, and supplier terms.