Green Mountain Energy in New York
We detail how to switch to Green Mountain Energy in New York state, price offers available in your area, and how switching affects your service.
Choosing an ESCO
The state of New York opened energy to competition in 1998, giving residents the right to choose their own alternate Energy Supply Company (ESCO) for electricity and natural gas. While ESCOs take over the supply of your energy, your local utility will always cover delivery services.
Green Mountain Energy is one such ESCO, serving green electricity to choice customers across most of New York State. Depending on your location, Green Mountain Energy may offer competitive rates in comparison to your local utility.
Utilities Served
Green Mountain Energy serves electricity customers in New York state in the following utility service territories:
Offers for New York Customers
Rates with Green Mountain Energy vary in price per kilowatt-hour, contract length, and more depending on your local utility. Below are electricity offers, divided by New York electric utility.
The offers below are current as of February 2015, and they are subject to change.
| Utility | 3 Month Contract Rates* | 6 Month Contract Rates* | 12 Month Contract Rates* | Variable Rates Rates* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hudson |
14.90¢ per kWh |
13.50¢ per kWh |
|
First month rate: 13.40¢ per kWh |
| ConEdison (NYC) |
16.90¢ per kWh |
13.88¢ per kWh |
|
First month rate: 13.90¢ per kWh |
| ConEdison (Westchester) | 15.90¢ per kWh | 13.50¢ per kWh |
|
First month rate: 13.40¢ per kWh |
| National Grid |
9.90¢ per kWh |
9.40¢ per kWh |
|
First month rate: 13.90¢ per kWh |
| Utility | 3 Month Contract Rates | 6 Month Contract Rates | 12 Month Contract Rates | Variable Rates Rates |
| NYSEG |
14.90¢ per kWh |
11.60¢ per kWh |
|
First month rate: 13.90¢ per kWh |
| Orange & Rockland | 15.90¢ per kWh | 14.50¢ per kWh |
|
First month rate: 14.40¢ per kWh |
| RG&E |
10.40¢ per kWh |
9.40¢ per kWh |
|
First month rate: 9.40¢ per kWh |
Plan Characteristics & Recommendations
Plans with Green Mountain Energy have the following features, based on contract length:
| Contract Length | Energy Type | Early Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Months | 10% Solar, 90% Wind Energy | No Early Cancellation Fee |
| 6 months | 100% Wind Energy | $100 |
| 12 months | 100% Wind Energy or 100% Solar | $100 |
| Variable Rate (No Contract Term) | 100% Wind Energy | None |
We recommend only fixed rate plans for New York customers. Variable rates with Green Mountain Energy are not regulated by the New York Public Service Commission, so you could end up paying more per kilowatt-hour than you would with your local utility.
How to Switch Your Service
New Green Mountain Energy customers will have to set up service with their local electric utility first. This is because Green Mountain Energy coordinates your service based on your utility account information. If you already have service with your local utility, you can contact Green Mountain Energy directly.
Green Mountain Energy takes care of your service change - you do not need to notify your utility company!
Will My Utility Mind if I Sign Up with Green Mountain Energy?
Here's the short answer: No.
All New Yorkers are allowed to switch their supply service to an ESCO, and your utility company still gets to keep you as a customer no matter what.
How does this work? Well, your local utility will always take care of your delivery service, or the costs related to getting electricity to your home. If you switch to an ESCO like Green Mountain Energy, your new ESCO only takes over supply service, which includes the actual cost of energy you consume and customer service fees.
Your local utility will always provide some of your service if you switch. Further, the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) made utility companies accept your right to choose a long time ago.
Starting Service with Green Mountain Energy
You can either call Green Mountain Energy to switch over your supply service, or sign up online. You can reach customer service representatives by phone at 1-877-216-4632 from Monday through Friday, 8AM - 6 PM.
If you prefer, you can also sign up for service online by typing in your zip code and browsing available offers.
You will need the following information to start service:
- Full name
- Utility Account Number
- Email Address
- Street Address
- Billing Address (if different)
- Phone Number
Read more complete contact information for the company on our Green Mountain Energy contact page.
Company Reviews
Green Mountain Energy has an excellent customer service rating, receiving an A+ from the Better Business Bureau for handling customer complaints quickly and appropriately. Customers report savings on fixed rate plans, though variable rates are not positively-received.
Some customers feel that the company's sales tactics are aggressive.
Read more customer thoughts along with our opinion, on our Green Mountain Energy reviews page. You can also compare reviews with other ESCOs.