Long Island Power Authority electricity rates
State-owned utility · New York · NPCC region · NYISO
Long Island Power Authority is a state-owned power authority, serving 1,032,471 homes in New York. Its residential customers pay an average of 27.76¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 54% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Long Island Power Authority bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $138.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $277.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $416.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $555.20 |
Long Island Power Authority residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $17.05 | 7.4¢ (12am–6am, 10pm–12am) · 17.4¢ (6am–3pm, 7pm–10pm) · 34.4¢ (3pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| 180/183/186 (Residential Service)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $16.80 | 13.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 180/183/186 (Residential Service)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $16.80 | 26.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 193 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $16.80 | 30.7¢ (6am–11pm) · 23.1¢ (12am–6am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 193 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $16.80 | 17.7¢ (6am–11pm) · 10.1¢ (12am–6am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 192 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $16.80 | 23.1¢ (12am–6am, 10pm–12am) · 27.8¢ (6am–3pm, 7pm–10pm) · 39.8¢ (3pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| 192 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $16.80 | 10.1¢ (12am–6am, 10pm–12am) · 14.8¢ (6am–3pm, 7pm–10pm) · 26.8¢ (3pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| 191 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use)time-of-use | 2026-01-01 | $16.80 | 23.1¢ (12am–6am, 11pm–12am) · 27.8¢ (6am–4pm, 7pm–11pm) · 39.7¢ (4pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Long Island Power Authority rate history
2015–2025: +36% change in the average residential rate (19.19¢ → 26.17¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Long Island Power Authority | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 68 | 123 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.79 | 0.80 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 86 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 62 | 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 Long Island Power Authority's counties, customers averaged 81 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 106 | 35 | 457,901 | 2025-02-02 |
| Suffolk | 94 | 10 | 599,357 | 2025-02-02 |
| Queens | 58 | 4 | 27,985 | 2025-02-02 |
Long Island Power Authority service area
Long Island Power Authority serves 3 counties in New York and 211 ZIP codes.
Nassau, Queens, Suffolk
Cities: Brentwood, Hempstead, Levittown, Freeport, West Babylon, Hicksville, Coram, East Meadow, Valley Stream, Commack, Central Islip, Long Beach, Elmont, Huntington Station, Oceanside, Centereach, Franklin Square, West Islip, Shirley, Deer Park, Glen Cove, Lindenhurst, Holbrook, Dix Hills, Smithtown, Bay Shore, Plainview, Uniondale, Rockville Centre, Medford, Baldwin, Copiague, Garden City, East Patchogue, Merrick, Massapequa, Hauppauge, East Northport, Lake Ronkonkoma, North Bellmore
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 99% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,026,128 |
| Time-based rate programs | Peak-time rebates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 9,735 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 96,042 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 2,371 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 9,735 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $34,602,100 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 119,168 MWh |
Long Island Power Authority at a glance
| Ownership | State-owned utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 24.92¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $4,385,980,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 17,827,770 MWh |
| Peak demand | 5,616 MW summer · 3,178 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 11% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 5.6% |
| Balancing authority | NYIS |
| EIA utility ID | 11171 |
| Website | www.psegliny.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Long Island Power Authority's electricity rate?
Long Island Power Authority residential customers pay an average of 27.76¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 2% below the New York average of 28.39¢ and 54% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Long Island Power Authority electric bill?
About $207 a month. The average Long Island Power Authority home uses 744 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $278.
How many customers does Long Island Power Authority have?
Long Island Power Authority serves 1,032,471 residential customers and 1,166,171 customers in total in New York, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Long Island Power Authority?
In 2025, the average Long Island Power Authority customer was without power for 68 min (SAIDI) over 0.79 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 62 min. The New York average was 2 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Long Island Power Authority offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including 195 (Residential Service Time-Of-Use). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Long Island Power Authority offer net metering for solar?
Long Island Power Authority had 96,042 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 696.8 MW of capacity and 2,371 solar-paired batteries. 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 Long Island Power Authority before making decisions.