New York State Energy Prices
- Current Outlook/Summary
- Home Heating Oil
- Propane
- Kerosene
- Electricity
- Natural Gas
- Weather Data: Heating and Cooling Degree Days
- Annual Residential Energy Price Comparison (18 kb .pdf)
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority tracks energy prices throughout New York State. For prices throughout the country, please see the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration Web page. For a better understanding of your home heating options, visit their Consumers Guide for Selecting Heating Fuel and System Types.
Tip: If you are offered a better rate or price by an energy supplier other than your utility, request a written comparison of the price offered by the supplier and your utility. For more tips, see the Consumer Protection Board's Tips Concerning Door-to-Door Marketing of Energy Services.
Calculators
The following energy prices can be used in the calculators to more accurately compare systems.
Heating Energy Prices |
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Price |
as of... |
Residential Electricity |
17.6 ¢/Kwh |
October 2008 |
Home Heating Oil |
249.6 ¢/gal |
February 23, 2009 |
Kerosene |
291.3 ¢/gal |
February 23, 2009 |
Natural Gas |
16.57 $/MCF |
November 2008 |
Propane |
270.3 ¢/gal |
February 23, 2009 |
This information is compiled using state-wide numbers from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the United States Department of Energy.
The Heating System Calculator estimates potential annual savings by upgrading your heating system to a more efficient system.
The Fuel Cost Comparison calculator by warmair.net compares fuel cost in relation to efficiency. It also provides some of the pros and cons of the different fuels.