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Key Takeaways
- A typical Con Edison electric bill in New York City (280 kWh a month) rose 3.9%, or $4.00 a month, in 2026 under the rate plan the NYS Public Service Commission adopted on January 22, 2026, with further increases of 3.3% in 2027 and 3.2% in 2028 (NYS Department of Public Service).
- A typical Con Edison gas heating bill (100 therms a month) rose 2.4%, or $5.73 a month, in 2026, followed by 7.8% in 2027 and 5.6% in 2028 (NYS Department of Public Service).
- National Grid, which delivers gas in Brooklyn, Staten Island and most of Queens, raised a typical heating customer’s bill 11.1%, or $22.09 a month, on April 1, 2026, the third step of a plan that runs to March 2027 (National Grid).
- Con Edison expects New York City bills this winter to be higher than last winter: about $8.52 (7.2%) more for electricity at 280 kWh and about $50 (11.3%) more for gas at 100 therms, including supply prices (Con Edison).
- The median NYC renter household’s rent plus utilities (gross rent) was $1,811 a month in 2024, $116 more than its median contract rent (NYC Rent Guidelines Board; NewYorkCostOfLiving.com calculation).
Who delivers electricity and gas in each NYC borough?
Con Edison delivers electricity in all five boroughs except the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, where PSEG Long Island runs the grid for LIPA. Natural gas is split: Con Edison serves Manhattan, the Bronx and parts of northern Queens, while National Grid serves Brooklyn, Staten Island and the rest of Queens, according to National Grid’s service-area guide.
Your gas company decides which rate increase applies to you, so check the company name on your bill. If your building supplies heat and hot water centrally, those costs are covered by your rent rather than billed to you separately.
| Borough | Electricity | Natural gas |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | Con Edison | Con Edison |
| The Bronx | Con Edison | Con Edison |
| Brooklyn | Con Edison | National Grid |
| Staten Island | Con Edison | National Grid |
| Queens (most) | Con Edison | National Grid; Con Edison in parts of northern Queens |
| Queens: Rockaway Peninsula | PSEG Long Island (for LIPA) | National Grid (Long Island company) |
How much are Con Edison electric bills going up?
Con Edison’s typical New York City residential electric bill, for a customer using 280 kWh a month, rose $4.00, or 3.9%, in 2026, according to the NYS Department of Public Service. The Public Service Commission adopted the three-year rate plan on January 22, 2026, and it runs through December 31, 2028 (Con Edison).
Increases for heavier users are larger in dollars but similar in percent. These figures measure the change in the total bill from the rate plan; your actual bill also moves with electricity supply prices, which change every month.
| Monthly use | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280 kWh a month | +$4.00 (3.9%) | +$3.55 (3.3%) | +$3.58 (3.2%) |
| 425 kWh a month | +$5.27 (3.6%) | +$4.94 (3.3%) | +$4.95 (3.2%) |
| 600 kWh a month | +$6.81 (3.4%) | +$6.57 (3.2%) | +$6.61 (3.1%) |
How much are gas bills going up in NYC?
For Con Edison gas customers in Manhattan, the Bronx and northern Queens, a typical heating customer using 100 therms a month saw a 2.4% increase, or $5.73 a month, in 2026, according to the NYS Department of Public Service. Larger increases follow: 7.8% ($19.32) in 2027 and 5.6% ($15.08) in 2028.
| Monthly use | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 therms a month (typical heating customer) | +$5.73 (2.4%) | +$19.32 (7.8%) | +$15.08 (5.6%) |
National Grid’s gas customers in Brooklyn, Staten Island and most of Queens are on a separate three-year plan the Public Service Commission approved on August 15, 2024. For a typical heating customer using 83 therms a month, it added 19.4% in September 2024, 5.1% in April 2025 and 11.1% ($22.09 a month) on April 1, 2026. The plan runs through March 2027.
| Effective | Monthly increase | Total-bill change |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 1, 2024 | +$30.18 | +19.4% |
| April 1, 2025 | +$9.61 | +5.1% |
| April 1, 2026 | +$22.09 | +11.1% |
Will NYC utility bills be higher this winter?
Con Edison expects them to be. Its winter bill outlook, compared with last winter, estimates that a New York City electric customer using 280 kWh a month will pay about $8.52 (7.2%) more, and a gas customer using 100 therms a month about $50 (11.3%) more, with the gas figure covering both New York City and Westchester (Con Edison).
The winter outlook is larger than the rate-plan increases above because it includes the cost of the electricity and gas itself, which changes with market prices, not just the delivery charges set in the rate plan. Actual bills depend on usage and the weather.
How much do utilities add to NYC rent?
Median gross rent, which adds the utilities a tenant pays separately to the contract rent, was $1,811 a month for New York City renter households in 2024, versus $1,695 for contract rent alone, according to the NYC Rent Guidelines Board’s analysis of Census data. The $116 gap between the two medians is only a rough guide to what utilities add, because it counts only the utilities tenants pay separately and the two medians come from different households (NewYorkCostOfLiving.com calculation).
| Borough | Median contract rent | Median gross rent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $2,096 | $2,212 | $116 |
| Brooklyn | $1,729 | $1,837 | $108 |
| Queens | $1,803 | $1,914 | $111 |
| The Bronx | $1,291 | $1,456 | $165 |
| Staten Island | $1,569 | $1,718 | $149 |
| New York City | $1,695 | $1,811 | $116 |
Where can you get help paying NYC utility bills?
New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), run by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, helps eligible households pay heating costs, with separate emergency benefits for heat-related emergencies such as a utility shutoff, according to OTDA. New York City residents can apply for HEAP Cooling Assistance online at ACCESS NYC, or by phone or in person through the local HEAP office.
To budget a move, add utilities to the first-30-days cost checklist and the NYC salary calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is my gas company in New York City?
It depends on the borough. Con Edison delivers gas in Manhattan, the Bronx and parts of northern Queens. National Grid delivers gas in Brooklyn, Staten Island and most of Queens, including the Rockaway Peninsula through its Long Island company. Con Edison delivers electricity everywhere except the Rockaways, which PSEG Long Island serves.
How much did Con Edison raise rates in 2026?
For a typical New York City customer using 280 kWh a month, Con Edison’s electric bill rose 3.9%, or $4.00 a month, in 2026. A typical gas heating customer using 100 therms a month saw a 2.4% increase, or $5.73. The NYS Public Service Commission adopted the plan on January 22, 2026 (NYS Department of Public Service).
How much did National Grid raise gas bills in 2026?
National Grid raised a typical Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens heating customer’s gas bill 11.1%, or $22.09 a month, on April 1, 2026, for a customer using 83 therms a month. It was the third step of a three-year rate plan the Public Service Commission approved in August 2024 that runs through March 2027 (National Grid).
Are utilities included in rent in NYC?
It depends on the lease and the building. Census gross rent adds the utilities a tenant pays separately to the rent. Across all New York City renter households, median rent including utilities was $1,811 a month in 2024 versus $1,695 without them, a $116 gap between the two medians (NYC Rent Guidelines Board; NewYorkCostOfLiving.com calculation).
Why is my Con Edison bill higher this winter?
Con Edison’s winter outlook estimates a typical New York City electric bill about 7.2% higher than last winter and a typical gas bill about 11.3% higher. That includes the cost of the energy itself, which changes with market prices, on top of the delivery increases in the rate plan the Public Service Commission adopted in January 2026.
Related: How much it costs to live in NYC · First-30-days checklist · Staten Island cost of living · Brooklyn cost of living · NYC salary calculator · NYC cost index
Sources
- NYS Department of Public Service, Con Edison electric rate case summary (Case 25-E-0072) (adopted Jan 22, 2026)
- NYS Department of Public Service, Con Edison gas rate case summary (Case 25-G-0073) (adopted Jan 22, 2026)
- Con Edison, About Con Edison’s rates (winter bill outlook and 2026–2028 rate plan) (accessed Nov 8, 2026)
- National Grid, Downstate New York gas rate plan approved by the NYS Public Service Commission (April 2024 – March 2027) (approved Aug 15, 2024)
- National Grid, Natural Gas Pipeline Safety: New York City service area (Brooklyn, Queens except the Rockaways and Con Ed territory, Staten Island) (Jan 2023)
- PSEG, PSEG Long Island to continue serving Long Island and the Rockaways (operates LIPA’s electric grid, including the Rockaway Peninsula) (Sept 25, 2025)
- NYC Rent Guidelines Board, 2026 Income and Affordability Study (2024 American Community Survey data) (Apr 16, 2026)
- NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) (2026)