Jamestown Electricity Rates

Right now, Jamestown rates start at 13.32¢/kWh for 1,000 kWh usage, offered by Energy Cooperative of America (Energy Cooperative of New York 1 - 13.32¢). With 31 plans from 20 providers, the average is 19.19¢/kWh. That’s a 31% spread between cheapest and average. All providers are licensed by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) and deliver power over your local utility’s grid. The cheapest plan saves approximately $59/month at standard usage.

A typical Jamestown household using 1,000 kWh pays around $192/month at the average rate of 19.19¢/kWh. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports New York homes average 590 kWh/month. On the cheapest available plan at 13.32¢, supply costs drop to $133/month. Summer AC and winter heating drive the biggest monthly swings.

your local utility delivers all electricity in Jamestown. As the regulated utility for this area, your local utility owns and maintains every pole, wire, transformer, and meter. Regardless of which ESCO (Energy Service Company) you choose for supply, your local utility delivers your power and handles all outage response. Your supplier only affects your rate and billing.

It takes about five minutes: compare plans, pick your provider, and enroll online. your local utility processes the switch in 1–2 billing cycles under PSC regulations. No technician visit, no interruption, no equipment changes. Your ESCO (Energy Service Company) handles all coordination with your local utility. Same power, same grid, same meter — just a new rate on your bill.

Several providers serving Jamestown include renewable energy in their plans through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) sourced from wind and solar facilities across New York. No home equipment changes are needed — your local utility delivers the power identically. Compare plan details on each provider’s ESCO contract to see the exact renewable energy percentage included.

your local utility delivery charges in Jamestown are regulated by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) and apply equally to all customers regardless of which ESCO (Energy Service Company) they choose. These charges cover poles, wires, meters, and grid maintenance. Most plan rates displayed on comparison sites already include your local utility’s delivery fees. Check each plan’s ESCO contract to see the exact breakdown of supply versus delivery costs.

Fixed-rate plans guarantee your supply rate for a set period, typically 3 to 36 months. Variable-rate plans adjust monthly based on NYISO wholesale market conditions. In Jamestown, fixed plans start at 13.32¢/kWh today. For most households, a fixed rate offers better budget predictability and protection against seasonal price spikes when grid demand peaks and wholesale costs can surge.