Consolidated Edison (ConEd)
LSE ID: 2252 Region: New York City, Westchester County, NY Service Types: Electricity, Gas
Overview
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (ConEd) is one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the United States, serving approximately 3.4 million electric customers in New York City and Westchester County.
Service Territory
ConEd's electric service territory is divided into three NYISO pricing zones:
| Zone | Territory ID | Area |
|---|---|---|
| H | 3632 | Upper Westchester |
| I | 3633 | Lower Westchester (including Yonkers) |
| J | 3634 | New York City (all five boroughs) |
Residential Tariffs
| Tariff | Name | Type | Key Feature | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC1 (EL1) | Residential and Religious | Default | Tiered rates, no TOU | View Guide |
| SC3 (EL1-TOD) | Voluntary Time of Day | Opt-in | TOU rates (8am–midnight peak) | View Guide |
| SC4 (EL1 Rate IV) | Optional Demand-Based | Opt-in | Demand charges ($/kW) | View Guide |
Tariff Comparison
| Aspect | SC1 | SC3 | SC4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOU | No | Yes | Yes |
| Tiering | Yes (250 kWh) | No | Partial |
| Demand Charges | No | No | Yes |
| Applicability | Everyone | Opt-in | Opt-in |
| Customer Charge | $20/mo | $20/mo | $29/mo |
Shared Explainers
These guides apply to all ConEd residential tariffs:
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Delivery Adjustments | MAC, RDM, CES, and other delivery surcharges explained |
| Supply Charges | MSC, MSC I/II adjustments, and wholesale price pass-through |
| Riders | GRT, DLM, CBC, VDER, and other modular charges |
| Variable Rates API | How to retrieve time-varying rates from Arcadia APIs |
Key Characteristics
- Deregulated market: Customers can choose ConEd supply or an ESCO (Energy Service Company)
- Seasonal rates: Summer (Jun-Sep) and Winter (Oct-May) delivery rates
- Tiered delivery: Consumption tiers at 250 kWh for residential (SC1 only)
- Variable supply charges: MSC (Market Supply Charge) changes monthly based on wholesale prices
- Multiple riders: GRT, DLM, VDER, CBC, and others
Regulatory Context
ConEd is regulated by the New York Public Service Commission (NY PSC). Key regulatory frameworks affecting tariffs:
- Revenue Decoupling: ConEd's revenue is decoupled from sales volume
- REV (Reforming the Energy Vision): Grid modernization initiative
- VDER (Value of Distributed Energy Resources): Solar compensation framework
- Clean Energy Standard: Renewable energy mandates
Data Sources
- ConEd Tariff Books
- NY PSC Filings
- Arcadia Signal API (LSE ID: 2252)