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National Grid Upstate New York rate increase

Electric · New York · Investor-owned utility · part of National Grid plc

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National Grid Upstate New York has an approved increase of about +$4.34/month for a typical 625 kWh home starting April 1, 2027.

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2025-2028 three-year electric rate plan (Case 24-E-0322)

Multi-year rate plan · Electric

In effect

Typical residential bill (625 kWh/month)

  • +$14.32/mostarting September 1, 2025 (+11.51%)Rate Year 1, Central region, total bill. West $14.29 (11.61%), East $14.47 (10.76%). Rates recover revenue back to May 1, 2025 under a make-whole provision.
  • +$6.44/mothen from April 1, 2026 (+4.59%)Rate Year 2, Central region, total bill. $6.44 in all three illustrated regions; percent varies (West 4.70%, East 4.33%).
  • +$4.34/mothen from April 1, 2027 (+2.94%)Rate Year 3, Central region, total bill. $4.34 in all three illustrated regions; percent varies (West 3.00%, East 2.83%).

Combined: +$25.10/mo

Filed
May 28, 2024
Decided
August 14, 2025
Effective
September 1, 2025
Requested increase
$509.6 million
Approved increase
$167.3 million
Docket
24-E-0322

National Grid sought a $509.6 million electric delivery increase in May 2024. On Aug. 14, 2025 the PSC adopted a 3-year joint proposal at a 9.5% ROE, with levelized electric revenue increases of $167.3 million (year 1), $297.4 million (year 2) and $243.4 million (year 3). New rates began Sept. 1, 2025, with further steps on April 1, 2026 and April 1, 2027. Supply charges are separate.

Utility's stated reasons

  • capital investment for safety and reliability
  • operation and maintenance expenses
  • depreciation and property taxes
Sources (3) · Verified against regulator or utility filings

Last verified Sep 29, 2026

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For: 2025-2028 three-year electric rate plan (Case 24-E-0322) (in effect)

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