What is the average electricity rate in Dover Plains, New York?

The average residential electricity rate in Dover Plains is approximately 31.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $139 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Dover Plains?

Natural gas customers in Dover Plains pay an average of $102 per month. The rate is approximately $1.66/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Dover Plains, New York?

Electricity in Dover Plains is distributed by Con Edison and National Grid. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Dover Plains?

Dover Plains natural gas service is provided by Con Edison and National Grid. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Dover Plains electricity rates compare to New York averages?

Dover Plains's electricity rate of 31.13¢/kWh is above the New York state average of 29.93¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.

How do I start or stop utility service in Dover Plains?

To start electric service in Dover Plains, contact Con Edison and National Grid. For gas service, contact Con Edison and National Grid. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Dover Plains, New York Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Dover Plains, New York

Dover Plains is a community in New York served by Con Edison for electric and Con Edison for gas. The area's utility rates reflect New York's statewide energy market and the region's cold winters, hot humid summers climate.

Compared to the New York state average of 29.93¢/kWh/kWh, Dover Plains's electricity rate of 31.13¢/kWh is 1.20¢ above the New York average. As New York is a deregulated market, Dover Plains residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Dover Plains

Con Edison
National Grid
Central Hudson
Orange & Rockland
NYSEG
Rochester Gas & Electric

Natural Gas Utility in Dover Plains

Con Edison
National Grid
KeySpan

Dover Plains vs New York Energy Rates

Metric	Dover Plains	New York Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	31.13¢	29.93¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.66	$1.60	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$139	$134	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$102	$98	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Dover Plains Residents

As a New York city, Dover Plains residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)
✅ NY Green Bank
✅ EmPower New York
✅ Weatherization Assistance Program

Energy-Saving Tips for Dover Plains Residents

✓ Insulate your attic to at least R-49 to reduce winter heat loss by up to 15%.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set it to 68°F while home, 60°F while sleeping or away.
✓ Seal air leaks around windows and doors before the heating season to cut drafts.
✓ Schedule an annual furnace tune-up every fall to maintain peak efficiency.
✓ Use heavy drapes on north-facing windows during winter to reduce cold air infiltration.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Dover Plains, New York

The average residential electricity rate in Dover Plains is approximately 31.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $139 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Dover Plains pay an average of $102 per month. The rate is approximately $1.66/therm per therm.
Electricity in Dover Plains is distributed by Con Edison and National Grid. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Dover Plains natural gas service is provided by Con Edison and National Grid. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Dover Plains's electricity rate of 31.13¢/kWh is above the New York state average of 29.93¢/kWh. Urban areas often have higher distribution costs.
To start electric service in Dover Plains, contact Con Edison and National Grid. For gas service, contact Con Edison and National Grid. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.