Upstate NY Winter Bills: Gas Dips $9, Electric Rises 3-5%
Upstate New York – October 14, 2026 -- A typical Upstate New York residential gas customer using 713 therms is expected to pay about $9 less this winter heating season, Nov. 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, than last winter, according to National Grid. Electric bills are forecast to climb 3-5 percent, or $22-$39 over the five months, depending on the region.
Forecast rests on September data and normal weather
The estimates use market information available at the end of September and assume typical winter weather. Individual bills will vary with temperatures, household energy use and market conditions during the season.