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Bronx Electricity Rates: How to Lower Your Con Edison Bill in 2026
By the My Utility Search Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026
Bronx electricity rates average a little over 29¢ per kWh all-in for 2026 — nearly twice the national average — because every Bronx address is served by Con Edison, one of the country’s most expensive utilities. A 2026 rate case added roughly 5.7% to the typical NYC residential bill, mostly from higher supply charges. You can shop your supply through a New York ESCO, but state rules cap how much an ESCO can charge, so the biggest summer savings come from locking a fixed rate and cutting peak air-conditioning use.
TL;DR — key takeaways
- Bronx electricity rates average above 29¢/kWh all-in for 2026 — among the highest in the U.S. and close to double the national average.
- Con Edison is the delivery utility for all of the Bronx; a 2026 rate increase raised the typical NYC residential bill about 5.7%, mostly from higher supply charges.
- You can switch supply to an ESCO, but New York’s Reset Order means an ESCO must beat Con Ed’s default price or sell a true New York renewable product — so price savings are modest; the real levers are a fixed rate and lower summer usage.
- Summer is when it hurts: air-conditioning load lands on top of higher supply rates, so a hot Bronx July can swing a bill by $40–$80.
What are the current Bronx electricity rates?
The Bronx doesn’t have its own utility — the whole borough is Con Edison territory, so Bronx electricity rates are Con Edison rates. Your bill has two parts: the supply (generation) charge for the electricity itself, and the delivery charge for moving it over Con Ed’s wires. Both have been rising.
📊 Con Edison’s average all-in residential rate is above $0.29/kWh in 2026 — nearly double the U.S. residential average (Source: Con Edison; NY Department of Public Service).
📊 The NY Public Service Commission approved a Con Edison increase of about 9% for electric over three years; the 2026 portion is roughly 3.5%, and the typical NYC residential bill rose about 5.7% — mostly from higher supply charges (Source: NY DPS / THE CITY).
📊 For a typical household using about 600 kWh a month, the 2026 increase alone adds roughly $12–$16 a month, or about $150–$190 a year (Source: Con Edison rate case filings).
Definition: supply vs. delivery
Supply (generation): the cost of producing the electricity. This is the only part you can shop — either Con Ed’s default supply or a competitive ESCO.
Delivery (distribution): Con Edison’s charge to deliver power to your meter. This is regulated and the same no matter who supplies your electricity.
Why are Bronx electricity bills higher in summer?
Summer is the worst-case month for Bronx electricity rates, and 2026 is shaping up hot. Two things stack: air conditioning drives usage up, and Con Edison’s supply charges are seasonally higher when regional demand peaks. Because the 2026 rate increase is driven mostly by supply charges, the same heat wave costs more this year than last.
- Window and central AC can be 30–50% of a NYC summer bill — the single biggest swing factor you control.
- Supply prices rise with peak summer demand, so the per-kWh rate and the number of kWh both go up at once.
- A fixed-rate supply plan won’t lower your usage, but it stops the per-kWh price from spiking during a heat wave.
Can you switch electricity suppliers in the Bronx?
Yes — New York is a deregulated supply state, so Bronx residents can buy their electricity supply from a competitive provider called an ESCO (Energy Service Company) while Con Edison still delivers it. But New York’s rules are unusually strict, which changes the math.
Under the state’s 2023 Reset Order, a mass-market residential ESCO plan must be either a fixed-rate product priced at or near Con Ed’s default (a fixed price can’t exceed the trailing 12-month average utility rate plus 5%) or a genuine, New York-sourced renewable product. ESCOs also can’t enroll customers on low-income programs like HEAP. The state enforces this: in April 2026, nine ESCOs affiliated with NRG agreed to pay $50 million back to about 278,000 customers.
The takeaway: in the Bronx, switching to an ESCO rarely beats Con Ed dramatically on price. Use it to lock a fixed rate (predictability through summer) or to choose verified New York renewable energy — not as a guaranteed discount. Always read the contract for the post-intro variable rate and any early-termination fee before switching.
Bronx electricity supply options compared
| Supply option | Typical supply rate | Contract | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con Edison default | Utility default (varies monthly) | None — month to month | Doing nothing; fine if you watch usage |
| ESCO fixed-rate | At/near default, locked | 6–24 months | Avoiding summer price spikes / budgeting |
| ESCO NY renewable | At/near default | Varies | Households prioritizing verified clean energy |
What’s the best way to lower a Bronx electricity bill?
Because the supply market is capped, the best results on Bronx electricity rates come from cutting usage and stabilizing your rate rather than chasing a cheap supplier. In order of impact:
- Attack summer cooling: set the thermostat higher, use a smart/timer thermostat, seal windows, and run AC efficiently — this is the biggest lever on a NYC bill.
- Lock a fixed supply rate before peak summer if price predictability matters to you, so a heat wave doesn’t spike the per-kWh cost.
- Compare ESCO offers on the state’s official marketplace rather than door-to-door pitches, and verify any renewable claim.
- Ask Con Edison about budget billing (level payments) and any efficiency rebates to smooth and shrink the bill.
Bronx electricity rates: frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in the Bronx? Bronx electricity rates average above 29¢/kWh all-in in 2026 — set by Con Edison and close to double the U.S. average. The exact figure moves month to month with supply charges.
Who is the electricity provider in the Bronx? Con Edison delivers electricity to every address in the Bronx. You can buy the supply portion from Con Ed’s default service or from a competitive ESCO, but Con Edison always handles delivery.
Can I switch electricity suppliers in the Bronx to save money? You can switch to an ESCO, but New York’s Reset Order caps mass-market plans at or near Con Ed’s default price unless they’re true New York renewable products. Use switching to lock a fixed rate or choose clean energy — not for a big guaranteed discount.
Why is my Con Edison bill so high in the summer? Air conditioning sharply increases how many kWh you use, and Con Edison’s supply charges are seasonally higher when summer demand peaks. The two combine, so a hot month can add $40–$80 to a Bronx bill.
Is the 2026 Con Edison rate increase already in effect? Yes. The NY Public Service Commission approved a multi-year increase; the 2026 portion adds roughly 5.7% to the typical NYC residential bill, mostly through higher supply charges.
Related My Utility Search guides
Want to go deeper on Bronx electricity rates? More Wave 1 New York electricity guides are live or publishing now — see Brooklyn electricity rates, plus Queens and Manhattan electricity rates (links added as each goes live). See also our deregulated energy states map.
