Albany Electricity Rates
- Electricity rates in Albany start at 14.29¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh a month on Family Energy's 60-month plan.
- Across every plan we list for Albany, the average electricity rate is 17.32¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh.
- Right now, National Grid's default supply rate of 9.283 cents per kWh beats every plan we list in Albany.
Today's Cheapest Albany Electricity Rates
Contracts in Albany go from month-to-month all the way to 60 months. Expect National Grid's delivery charges in addition to these supply rates.
| Plan Name | Plan Length | Rate at 1,000 kWh | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Energy – Family Energy, Inc. d/b/a MYRATE ENERGY | 60 months | 14.29¢/kWh | Continue |
| Inspire – Inspire Energy Holdings | 24 months | 14.49¢/kWh | Continue |
| Alpha Gas and Electric – Alpha Gas and Electric | 24 months | 15.90¢/kWh | Continue |
| Abest Green Power – Abest Green Power | Monthly | 16.99¢/kWh | Continue |
| American Power & Gas – American Power & Gas | 12 months | 17.79¢/kWh | Continue |
| All Choice Energy – All Choice Energy | Monthly | 18.99¢/kWh | Continue |
| Northeastern Power and Gas – Northeastern Power and Gas | Monthly | 21.10¢/kWh | Continue |
Highlighted Albany Electricity Plans for November
The Albany electricity market moves fast — rates and plan availability change often. A few of the top options today:
- Family Energy – Family Energy, Inc. d/b/a MYRATE ENERGY (60-month): 14.29¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh.
- Inspire – Inspire Energy Holdings (24-month): 14.49¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Locks in your rate for 24 months.
Albany Electricity Suppliers
We compare rates from certified ESCOs active in National Grid’s Albany territory. Every supplier below offers plans to Albany residents today.
Albany Business Electricity Rates
Albany’s economy is driven by New York state government, healthcare (Albany Medical Center), higher education (UAlbany, with RPI and Union nearby), and a growing tech sector in the Capital Region. Commercial customers access deregulated rates through National Grid territory.
Business electricity pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.
Albany Solar
Albany gets about 3.8 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 17.3¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.
New York context: 232,334 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (1,688 MW of residential capacity).
Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt and an 80% performance ratio. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $14,375 after its net cost. Run your exact address →
Albany Electricity FAQ
Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and suppliers in Albany and the National Grid service area.
Is Albany a deregulated electricity market?
Yes, Albany homes can pick a plan from an ESCO or stay on National Grid's default supply rate. National Grid delivers the power either way.
Who has the cheapest electricity in Albany?
Family Energy's 60-month plan has the lowest price we list in Albany today: 14.29¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh a month. National Grid's default supply rate is lower still at 9.283¢, so staying on it costs less for now.
Source: National Grid, October 2026
Which electricity suppliers sell plans in Albany?
Family Energy, Inspire and Alpha Gas and Electric have the lowest prices we list in Albany today: 14.29¢, 14.49¢ and 15.9¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month.
How much does electricity cost per kWh in Albany, all charges included?
About 17.22¢ per kWh, supply and delivery together, based on what National Grid customers on the default rate paid on average in 2024 (federal EIA data). The plan prices you shop for cover supply only; the lowest in Albany today is 14.29¢, before National Grid's delivery charges.
Source: EIA, 2024
How much does a typical Albany home spend on National Grid's default supply?
About $59.13 a month for supply, before National Grid's delivery charges. The average National Grid household used 637 kWh a month in 2024 (federal EIA data), and the default supply rate is 9.283¢/kWh.
Source: EIA, 2024
Does Albany tax household electricity?
Albany adds 3% local sales tax to household electricity bills.
