Setting up utilities in New York City
In New York City, electricity depends on your address, gas depends on your address, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection runs water and sewer, and the New York City Department of Sanitation handles trash pickup.
Moving to New York City? Public Grid can set up Con Edison for you.
Your utilities in New York City
Who to call for each service in New York City, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
Con Edison
All of the city except the Rockaway Peninsula
To start: Con Edison doesn’t require a Social Security number. You can give a driver’s license, passport or green card number instead.
Or let Public Grid set it up →PSEG Long Island
Rockaway Peninsula: 11691, 11692, 11694, 11697, most of 11693
To start: PSEG Long Island asks for your Social Security number to confirm who you are. If you don’t give it, you’ll need to send 2 forms of ID, including at least one photo ID.
Gas
Depends on your address
Con Edison
Con Edison delivers natural gas, electricity and steam.
Manhattan, the Bronx and parts of Queens
To start: Con Edison asks for a valid form of ID. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to pay a deposit.
National Grid
National Grid delivers natural gas in Brooklyn and Staten Island.
Brooklyn, Staten Island, Broad Channel and parts of Queens
National Grid
This gas company serves Long Island and the Rockaway Peninsula.
The Rockaway Peninsula
Water & sewer
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
The City delivers drinking water to your tap from reservoirs upstate.
To start: If you just bought a home, fill out DEP’s Customer Registration Form so future water and wastewater bills are mailed to you.
Trash & recycling
New York City Department of Sanitation
The City collects and recycles waste to keep New York City clean.
To start: There’s nothing to start. The Department of Sanitation picks up trash, recycling and compost for New York City residents for free every week.
What New York City homes pay for electricity
This is Con Edison’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.
$149
Con Edison’s average home bill, per month
38.5¢
Con Edison’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to New York City
Sources: Con Edison, PSEG Long Island, National Grid, NYC Department of Environmental Protection, New York City Department of Sanitation, EIA.
Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.
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