NYSEG Sample Bill

Take a look at a sample bill below—you can hover over the icons to see explanations for each section and better understand your bill.

 

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NYSEG Bill Page 1

Here you will find your account number, date the bill was produced and amount due.
Easily understand your payments, current charges and account balance. If you choose a third-party supplier (ESCO) the name and the charge will appear in this section.
Budget Billing customers will see a summary of their plan here. Extra charges like billing service fees aren’t included in this section but are added to your bill.

 

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NYSEG Bill Page 2

Each month, we share special bill messages with information tailored to your NYSEG service, energy use and safety tips.
Find contact details on your bill, or visit our Support page for faster assistance. To report an outage visit the Outage section of our site.
Explore our programs and services — including our mobile app, eBill, AutoPay, and assistance programs.
You can easily change your mailing or contact information directly in our app by navigating to MyAccount->My Profile, or by mailing this form to us.

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NYSEG Bill Page 3

Find the time period you are being billed for and your Point of Delivery ID (PoD ID) – which you will share with your energy supplier if you choose one other than RG&E.
Your rate and supply option are shown here. This bill is for a residential customer enrolled in NYSEG’s Supply Service. If you choose an ESCO, it will be stated here. Learn more on our Pricing and Rates page.
Your meter reading chart shows whether your current and previous meter readings were actual, estimated, customer readings or if a reading was not available.
Delivery charges cover the cost of delivering electricity to your home, including transformers, distribution lines and customer service.

Delivery prices vary based on your use and are the same whether your supply comes from us or an ESCO. About 25% covers government-mandated costs.
Basic charge - Fixed fee all customers pay, regardless of usage.

Delivery Charge - How much you pay for the energy you received based on how much energy you’ve used.

Transition Charge – Part of this charge aims to make the energy industry more competitive, it appears as a credit or a charge. The other part funds state-mandated programs.
Revenue Decoupling Mech - It helps stabilize your bill throughout the year. You may see a credit or debit here.

SBC - A state mandated charge for all electric and natural gas customers. It funds clean energy activities conducted by NYSERDA.

Recovery Charge - Covers costs from past storm recovery efforts.
Supply Charge – The cost of the energy you use, passed through by NYSEG with no markup. You may choose a third-party supplier (ESCO). Their charges appear separately. Includes state fees for renewable and zero-emissions programs.



Merchant Function Charge – A per-kWh fee for our cost to manage electricity supply, applied only to NYSEG supply customers.
Your meter reading chart shows whether readings are actual, estimated, customer-provided or unavailable.
Your rate and supply choice are shown here - this bill is for a residential customer enrolled in RG&E Sales Service. If you receive energy from a third-party (ESCO), it will be listed here.
Basic Service Charge - A fixed fee all customers pay regardless of energy usage.

Delivery Charge - How much you pay for the energy you received based on how much you’ve used, excluding what’s covered by the Basic Service Charge.

Research and Development Charge – This is an approved charge that is designed to support innovation that can improve energy efficiency enhance the overall infrastructure.

Transition Charge - Part of this charge goes towards state required programs. The remaining part reflects cost of maintaining reliable gas supply, including lost gas during delivery.

Revenue Decoupling Mech - A credit or charge on the bill that reflects the difference between forecasted and actual delivery service revenues.
Delivery charges cover the cost of bringing natural gas to your home, including infrastructure like gas pipes and customer service. They vary based on your use and are the same whether your supply comes from us or an ESCO. About 25% also covers government-mandated fees.

Supply Charge – The cost of the energy you use, passed through by NYSEG with no markup. You may choose a third-party supplier (ESCO). Their charges appear separately. Includes state fees for renewable and zero-emissions programs.


 

Merchant Function Charge – A per-therm fee for our cost to manage natural gas supply, applied only to NYSEG supply customers.

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NYSEG Bill Page 4

Natural gas taxes are listed separately.
Your usage chart helps you compare this month’s energy use to the past 12 months. It includes average temperature and daily usage for the current billing period, alongside the same period last year. Each bar has a letter at the top indicating the type of meter reading.

Want more insights? Use our Energy Manager tool to track your usage down to the hour, see weather impacts and understand how appliances affect your bill.

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NYSEG Bill Page 5

Terms and definitions - Descriptions of terms found on your bill can be found here.

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