Village of Watkins Glen electricity rates
Municipal utility · New York
Village of Watkins Glen is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,469 homes in New York. Its residential customers pay an average of 5.59¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 69% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Village of Watkins Glen bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $27.95 | $21.44 |
| 1,000 kWh | $55.90 | $40.88 |
| 1,500 kWh | $83.85 | $60.32 |
| 2,000 kWh | $111.80 | $79.76 |
*Residential Rates (effective nan, $2.00/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.
Village of Watkins Glen residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Rates | nan | $2.00 | 3.89¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Village of Watkins Glen rate history
2015–2025: +8% change in the average residential rate (4.79¢ → 5.20¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Village of Watkins Glen doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
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 Village of Watkins Glen's counties, customers averaged 22 hr 38 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler | 1,358 | 58 | 2,167 | 2025-07-03 |
Village of Watkins Glen service area
Village of Watkins Glen serves Schuyler County in New York.
Schuyler
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Village of Watkins Glen at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $2,323,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 44,680 MWh |
| Balancing authority | NYIS |
| EIA utility ID | 20193 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Village of Watkins Glen's electricity rate?
Village of Watkins Glen residential customers pay an average of 5.59¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 80% below the New York average of 28.39¢ and 69% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Village of Watkins Glen electric bill?
About $142 a month. The average Village of Watkins Glen home uses 2,535 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $56.
How many customers does Village of Watkins Glen have?
Village of Watkins Glen serves 1,469 residential customers in New York, across 1 county.
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 Village of Watkins Glen before making decisions.