Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · New York · NPCC region · NYISO
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 246,232 homes in New York. Its residential customers pay an average of 30.35¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 69% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $151.75 | $237.99 |
| 1,000 kWh | $303.50 | $453.47 |
| 1,500 kWh | $455.25 | $668.96 |
| 2,000 kWh | $607.00 | $884.44 |
*S.C. No. 1 Residential (effective 2026-03-12, $22.50/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.C. No. 1 Residential | 2026-03-12 | $22.50 | 43.10¢ |
| S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (Unbundled) (initiated after 12/1/17)time-of-use | 2026-03-12 | $25.50 | 24.0¢ (12am–2pm, 7pm–12am) · 27.8¢ (2pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (initiated after 12/1/17)time-of-use | 2026-03-12 | $25.50 | 30.8¢ (12am–2pm, 7pm–12am) · 49.2¢ (2pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (Unbundled) (initiated before 12/1/17) - Closed Ratetime-of-use | 2022-06-30 | $22.74 | 3.9¢ (12am–9am, 9pm–12am) · 12.6¢ (9am–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| S.C. No. 1 Residential (Unbundled) | 2026-03-12 | $22.50 | 28.87¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +57% change in the average residential rate (17.67¢ → 27.67¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 290 | 123 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.50 | 0.80 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 13 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 182 | 74 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 4 hr 54 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster | 641 | 88 | 18,315 | 2025-07-04 |
| Greene | 524 | 95 | 6,137 | 2025-08-14 |
| Dutchess | 413 | 86 | 17,253 | 2025-07-03 |
| Columbia | 385 | 72 | 2,361 | 2025-12-19 |
| Putnam | 255 | 84 | 5,575 | 2025-06-09 |
| Albany | 155 | 67 | 8,451 | 2025-06-24 |
| Orange | 126 | 40 | 10,904 | 2025-01-30 |
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. service area
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. serves 7 counties in New York and 195 ZIP codes.
Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Ulster
Cities: Kiryas Joel, Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Middletown, Kingston, Cortlandt Manor, Beacon, Wawarsing, Scotchtown, New Windsor, Lake Carmel, Croton-on-Hudson, Greenville, New Paltz, Orange Lake, Mechanicstown, Walden, Carmel Hamlet, Myers Corner, West Point, Hudson, Washingtonville, Highland, Wappingers Falls, Marbletown, Fairview, Goshen, Firthcliffe, Carmel, Montgomery, Gardnertown, Spackenkill, Ellenville, Arlington, Highland Mills, Saugerties, Catskill, Highland Falls, Marlboro, Haviland
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 1,604 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 18,227 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 3,452 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $683,201 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 14,749 MWh |
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 21.20¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 20.87¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $778,313,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,118,802 MWh |
| Peak demand | 1,163 MW summer · 927 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 2% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.9% |
| Balancing authority | NYIS |
| EIA utility ID | 3249 |
| Website | www.cenhud.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.'s electricity rate?
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. residential customers pay an average of 30.35¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 7% above the New York average of 28.39¢ and 69% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. electric bill?
About $211 a month. The average Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. home uses 696 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $304.
How many customers does Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. have?
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. serves 246,232 residential customers and 321,035 customers in total in New York, across 7 counties.
How reliable is Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.?
In 2025, the average Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. customer was without power for 4 hr 50 min (SAIDI) over 1.50 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 3 hr 2 min. The New York average was 2 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including S.C. No. 6 Residential Time-of-Use (Unbundled) (initiated after 12/1/17). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. offer net metering for solar?
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. had 18,227 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 150.7 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. before making decisions.