Con Edison serves New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island) and Westchester County — approximately 3.4 million electric and 1.1 million gas customers in the highest-density commercial market in the U.S.
How Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) and Retail Suppliers Work Together
Con Edison serves NYC — among the highest commercial electricity rates in the U.S. due to congestion charges, high capacity costs, and complex tariff structures.
Con Edison handles electricity and gas distribution. ESCOs (Energy Service Companies) compete for both supply types. The supply portion of your bill — typically the largest single line item for commercial accounts — is where retail competition applies. That's the piece a broker targets.
Con Edison commercial tariffs include unique demand charge structures and time-of-use components for larger accounts. NYC Local Law 97 creates compliance pressure for building owners.
What "Switching Suppliers" Means for Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) Customers
ESCO switching in Con Edison territory is standard — Con Edison processes transfers each billing cycle.
30+ ESCOs compete for commercial accounts in Con Edison territory.
The process: you authorize a supplier to serve your account, they notify Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison), and the change takes effect at your next billing cycle. No technician visit. No service interruption. Same reliability, different supply rate.
How We Source Rates in the Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) Territory
We submit your load profile to all active retail suppliers licensed in the Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) territory simultaneously. They compete. You get multiple offers — typically within 24–48 hours — with our plain-English explanation of each.
We don't represent any single supplier. Our fee comes from the supplier you choose, built into every quote at a rate that doesn't change whether you use a broker or not. You pay nothing out of pocket.
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Understanding Your Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) Commercial Bill
A typical commercial Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) bill has several distinct charges:
- Supply charge: Cost of electricity generation. This is negotiable — it's what retail suppliers compete on.
- Distribution/delivery charge: Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison)'s fee for owning and maintaining the wires. Regulated, fixed.
- Transmission charge: High-voltage grid cost, managed by NYISO NYC zone (Zone J). Regulated, fixed.
- Demand charge: Based on your peak 15-minute interval each month. Can represent 30–50% of your total bill.
- Capacity charges: NYISO NYC zone (Zone J) capacity market costs. Pass-through, not negotiable with suppliers.
A broker focuses on the supply charge — the one component where you have leverage. We make sure you understand all other charges so there are no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does switching suppliers affect my Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) service?
No. Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) handles physical delivery of electricity regardless of which supplier you choose. ESCO switching in Con Edison territory is standard — Con Edison processes transfers each billing cycle. Your Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) account number stays the same; you'll simply see a different supplier name on the supply portion of your bill.
Why is my Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) bill so high?
Commercial Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) bills have several components: supply charges (electricity generation), delivery charges (wires and poles), transmission, capacity charges, and taxes. Only the supply charge is negotiable through a retail supplier. Con Edison handles electricity and gas distribution. ESCOs (Energy Service Companies) compete for both supply types.
What is Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison)'s default service rate?
Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison)'s default service (or 'provider of last resort' service) is the rate applied to accounts that haven't chosen a retail supplier. Con Edison commercial tariffs include unique demand charge structures and time-of-use components for larger accounts. NYC Local Law 97 creates compliance pressure for building owners. Competitive suppliers often offer better rates than default service for commercial accounts.
How do I get competing quotes for my Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) account?
We pull your 12-month usage history from Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) (with your authorization), build your load profile, and submit to 30+ active retail suppliers in the Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) territory. You receive competing offers within 24–48 hours at no cost.
What's the difference between Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) and a retail energy supplier?
Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) owns the wires that deliver electricity to your building. A retail energy supplier (REP) generates or purchases the electricity itself. You pay Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) for delivery and your chosen supplier for supply — two separate charges on one or two bills depending on the market structure.
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