Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Rate Selection Guide
Consolidated Edison (Con Edison) is the investor-owned utility serving New York City and Westchester County with electric, gas, and steam service to roughly 3.6 million electric customers. For C&I energy teams, Con Edison offers Green Button Connect My Data (OAuth 2.0), Green Button Download (CSV/XML), and a robust EDI/RAIS ecosystem under New York's deregulated retail-choice market. Smart meters provide hourly interval data with 24+ months of history.
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric SC-2 | commercial | Customer charge + per-kWh delivery (demand above threshold) | Small businesses, low demand |
| Electric SC-9 | commercial | Customer + per-kWh + $/kW demand by rate class/voltage | Large commercial & industrial sites |
| Gas SC-3 | commercial | Customer + tiered per-therm delivery + commodity | General firm commercial gas use |
| Gas SC-13 | industrial | Per-therm delivery, firm/interruptible options | Large-volume industrial gas |
Market Overview
New York is a deregulated retail-choice state under the NY Public Service Commission. Con Edison provides delivery; customers may choose an ESCO for supply. Data access for ESCOs and DER suppliers is governed by NYSPSC Uniform Business Practices.
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Current Rate Schedules
Con Edison bills nonresidential customers under numbered Service Classifications (SC). Electric: SC-2 covers general small commercial; SC-9 is the primary general large commercial/industrial class (with rate periods by demand and voltage, including time-of-day options). Most C&I bills combine a fixed monthly customer charge, per-kWh delivery charges, and demand charges ($/kW) for larger users, plus the Market Supply Charge for default-supply customers. Gas service uses SC-2 (general/residential), SC-3 (general firm) and SC-13 (large firm/interruptible) classes. Specific $/kWh and $/kW values reset with each PSC rate-case year; consult the live tariff schedules for current figures.
Effective: January 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric SC-2 — General Small | commercial | General small commercial/non-residential electric customers (low-tension service), typically below the demand threshold that triggers mandatory demand metering. | Monthly customer charge + per-kWh delivery (energy) charge; demand charges apply only above a kW threshold. Optional time-of-day. Supply via ESCO or Con Edison Market Supply Charge. | Structure-only; per-kWh delivery + supply. See tariff schedule.+ Applies only above the SC-2 demand threshold; otherwise none. See tariff schedule for current $/kW. |
| Electric SC-9 — General Large | commercial | General large commercial & industrial electric customers; subdivided by Rate I/II/III/IV/V based on demand level and high vs low tension (voltage) of service. | Monthly customer charge + per-kWh delivery energy charges + demand charges ($/kW) that increase with size; mandatory demand metering. Time-of-day delivery options available; supply via ESCO or Con Edison Market Supply Charge. | Structure-only; demand ($/kW) is the dominant component for large users. See tariff schedule.+ Material per-kW demand charges, scaling by Rate class and voltage. See tariff schedule for current $/kW. |
| Gas SC-3 — General Firm | commercial | General (firm) commercial gas customers above the small SC-2 threshold. | Monthly customer charge + per-therm delivery charge (often declining-block / tiered by usage); commodity (gas) cost passed through via the Monthly Rate Adjustment / supply charge or an ESCO. | Structure-only; per-therm delivery + commodity. See gas tariff schedule.+ Generally none (firm volumetric); large-volume demand-related charges apply at SC-13. See gas tariff. |
| Gas SC-13 — Large Firm/Interruptible | industrial | Large-volume firm and interruptible commercial/industrial gas customers exceeding SC-3 thresholds. | Customer charge + tiered/declining-block per-therm delivery; interruptible options priced against alternate fuel. Commodity via supplier or Con Edison pass-through. | Structure-only; per-therm delivery + commodity. See gas tariff schedule.+ Volumetric/contract-demand based for firm large service. See gas tariff. |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Office building
Manhattan/Westchester office on SC 9 with demand charges driving the bill.
Demand charges dominate; hourly interval data via Green Button reveals peak intervals to target.
- Pull 24 months of Green Button interval data
- Shift HVAC pre-cooling off peak windows
- Evaluate a competitive ESCO supply contract
Warehouse / distribution
Low load-factor warehouse with lighting and dock equipment.
Right-sizing SC class and reducing coincident peak lowers demand charges.
- Confirm correct SC class for actual demand
- Add LED + controls to cut peak kW
- Enroll in demand response if load is flexible
Manufacturing
Industrial process load with high, steady demand and dual-fuel use.
Large demand and gas spend make ESCO supply procurement and demand management high-value.
- Negotiate fixed ESCO supply for electric and gas
- Install billing interval meter for granular profiling
- Target demand response revenue on curtailable processes
EV charging / fleet depot
Fleet depot with clustered fast-charging creating sharp demand spikes.
Coincident charging spikes drive demand charges; managed charging and TOU shifting cut cost.
- Stagger and schedule charging to off-peak
- Use interval data to size on-site storage
- Explore EV-specific make-ready and rate programs
Multi-site commercial portfolio
Portfolio benchmarking and LL84/97 compliance across NYC buildings.
BEUP plus Green Button Connect feeds Portfolio Manager and supports cross-site optimization.
- Automate uploads via BEUP
- Use Green Button Connect for interval analytics
- Standardize ESCO procurement across sites
Historical Rate Trends
Con Edison rates have risen steadily, driven by $2.35B+ in recent infrastructure investment, rising peak cooling demand, and a high requested rate of return. For its rate year beginning January 2026, Con Edison initially proposed an 11.3% electric and 13.4% gas delivery increase; following PSC review and public opposition the electric increase was scaled back (DPS materials indicate roughly a 3.5% electric increase for 2026, with further increases in 2027-2028). Figures are delivery-revenue level, not a single SC schedule.
January 1, 2026
PSC rate case for the year beginning Jan 2026. Con Edison proposed 11.3% electric / 13.4% gas delivery increases; electric was scaled back in settlement/review (DPS materials cite ~3.5% electric).
Electric ~3.5% (settled) vs 11.3% proposed; Gas ~13.4% proposedOverall trend: increasing
Next expected change: Multi-year rate plan: additional incremental increases scheduled for 2027 and 2028 under the current PSC rate case.
Cost Optimization Strategies
Con Edison C&I customers can attack both the delivery side (demand management) and the supply side (ESCO procurement) of the bill.
Competitive supply (ESCO) procurement
For: All electric & gas SC classes
Buy the energy commodity from a competitive supplier to hedge or beat Con Edison's default Market Supply Charge.
Demand (kW) management
For: Electric SC-9 (and SC-2 above threshold)
Peak shaving and staggering load to reduce the monthly demand peak that sets SC-9 demand charges.
Voltage / rate-class optimization
For: Large electric SC-9 customers
Take service at higher tension where feasible to access lower SC-9 delivery rate classes.
Energy efficiency & demand response
For: All C&I
LED/HVAC upgrades plus enrollment in NYISO/Con Edison demand-response programs to cut usage and earn payments.
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Deregulated Market Shopping
Con Edison customers can buy electricity and gas supply from competing ESCOs while Con Edison continues delivery. Default (bundled) service is provided to customers who do not choose an ESCO.
How to Compare Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Suppliers
- 01Review your current SC class and usage from My Account / Green Button
- 02Compare ESCO offers for electric and/or gas supply
- 03Confirm contract term, price structure, and exit terms
- 04Enroll with the ESCO; Con Edison continues delivery and billing options
Contract Terms for Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Supply Agreements
- Fixed or variable supply pricing
- Term lengths vary (month-to-month to multi-year)
- Consolidated or dual billing options
Common Pitfalls When Shopping Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Rates
- Variable rates can spike after intro periods
- Early termination fees on fixed contracts
- Verify ESCO is licensed under NYSPSC Uniform Business Practices
Frequently Asked Questions
How do C&I customers get interval data from Con Edison?▾
Smart-metered C&I accounts can download hourly interval data via Green Button Download (CSV/XML) in My Account, or authorize a vendor through Green Button Connect My Data (OAuth 2.0) for automated ESPI feeds with up to 24 months of history.
Can a third party access our Con Edison data automatically?▾
Yes. Vendors register for Green Button Connect My Data, then the customer authorizes them via Share My Data. ESCOs and DER suppliers can also use EDI (ANSI X12) and the RAIS/TCIS portals after certification.
Is supply deregulated in Con Edison territory?▾
Yes. New York is a retail-choice state. Con Edison delivers electricity and gas while customers may buy supply from a competitive ESCO, governed by NYSPSC Uniform Business Practices.
How do we benchmark NYC buildings for LL84/97?▾
Use the Building Energy Usage Portal (BEUP) to automatically upload aggregated monthly consumption to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, eliminating manual entry for Local Law 84/97 compliance.
What drives a large commercial electric bill on Con Edison?▾
For SC 9 customers, demand charges (kW) are typically the largest component. Interval data analysis to flatten peaks, plus a competitive ESCO supply contract, are the highest-impact cost levers.
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