How to Lower Your Con Edison Bill

Where Con Edison Customers Get Overcharged

• Supply rate vs. ESCOs: ConEd's default supply rate is rarely the cheapest. New York's open energy market lets you switch suppliers without changing service. Most customers who switch ESCOs save $15–25/mo on supply alone.
• Time-of-use plan mismatch: ConEd's TOU plan is cheaper if you shift usage to nights and weekends. But if your usage is daytime-heavy, TOU will cost you more. Most customers are on the wrong plan for their actual habits.
• Delivery charges: These cover the cost of getting electricity to your building. They're regulated and can't be negotiated — but understanding them helps you see exactly where the bill is padded.
• Basic service charge: A flat ~$17–20/mo fee on every bill, regardless of usage. You can't eliminate it, but income-eligible programs like APEX can offset it significantly.
• AC overuse in summer: A single window AC unit running all day adds $40–80/mo in summer. LeanBills flags month-over-month spikes and compares them to typical usage for your zip code.

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