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While you’re likely to turn on your heat soon—if you haven’t already—Con Edison’s natural gas heating bills will be about the same as they were last winter, regardless of location.
Electric costs are expected to be more this winter compared to last winter. |
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Electric bills for NYC residents will rise by about 14%. |
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Electric bills for Westchester residents will increase by about 11% |
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Electric bills for small businesses will go up by about 4%. |
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Electric bills for large businesses will rise by about 1%. |
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Tips That May Help Now and Later |
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Conserve energy however you can. Set thermostats at the lowest comfortable temperature. Each degree lower decreases heating costs. Make sure heating vents are not blocked by furniture, carpeting or anything else that could block the flow of heat. |
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Find everyday savings. Use the energy-saving setting on your refrigerator, clothes washer, dryer, and dishwasher. Take advantage of captured heat by drying loads of clothes back-to-back. Loosely store food in the refrigerator so air can circulate around it. Get more tips. |
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Spread payments out evenly across the year. Budget Billing (formerly the Level Payment Plan) allows you to avoid large month-to-month changes in energy costs. |
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Consider a payment agreement. If your outstanding balance is more than you can handle, a payment agreement can help you make more manageable, monthly payments. You can also request a payment extension for up to 10 extra days to pay your bill. |
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Check your benefits. See if you’re eligible for discounts on your energy bills through our Energy Affordability Program. Also available are special protections and payment programs for seniors, people with disabilities, or customers experiencing medical emergencies or domestic violence. |
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Why Your Electric Bills Are Rising |
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Con Edison’s delivery rates are up. New electric and gas rates are necessary to maintain the safety and reliability of the grid we have today while building the grid we need for tomorrow. The increases come with programs to help New Yorkers in need pay their bills as well as incentives to encourage New Yorkers to adopt clean energy technologies. |
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Electric supply costs are higher because of the rising cost of electric capacity. Power generators receive monthly electric capacity payments from the New York Independent System Operator to ensure there is enough power available at times when demand is highest. Those costs get passed onto Con Edison. |
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We understand that high energy costs can be a hardship, particularly for low- and moderate-income customers. We’re here to help. |
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