Why is my Con Ed demand charge so large for a laundromat?

SC commercial schedules bill delivery demand based on peak interval usage, which can exceed commodity cost for high-coin-laundry load profiles. ESCO supply savings do not reduce Con Edison delivery demand charges.

Can I compare Con Ed ESCO rates on Power to Choose like residential?

NYS DPS Power to Choose lists eligible ESCOs, but commercial C&I supply pricing typically requires direct supplier quotes tailored to your SC class load and contract term.

Does an ESCO switch change who fixes Con Ed outages?

No. Con Edison continues delivery, interval metering, and outage response in NYC and Westchester. ESCO enrollment affects generation supply pricing only.

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Consolidated Edison Company of New York laundromat energy options

Last reviewed 2026-09-12 by Jaken Energy editorial desk. Next review scheduled 2027-03-12.

Direct answer

New York City and Westchester laundromats on Con Edison face SC commercial tariffs where delivery demand charges often dominate the bill, with optional ESCO supply sourced through direct supplier quotes rather than a simple portal comparison. NYS DPS Power to Choose lists eligible ESCOs but C&I pricing requires negotiation. This site is independent and not affiliated with Consolidated Edison Company of New York. Reviewed 2026-09-12.

Cited: [1] NYS DPS · [2] NYS DPS

Service area

NYC (except small pockets), Westchester County

Commercial choice eligibility

All Con Edison commercial classes may enroll with PSC-eligible ESCOs for electric and gas supply; C&I ESCO pricing requires direct supplier quotes beyond residential Power to Choose listings.

Delivery vs supply

Con Edison owns NYC/Westchester delivery system; demand charges often dominate laundry accounts.

PSC-eligible ESCOs provide commodity supply; commercial offers via direct quotes not PowerToChoose.

How charges appear

Con Edison bills SC commercial delivery and demand charges on interval-based schedules; ESCO supply appears as a separate line or on a parallel ESCO invoice if chosen.

ISO / RTO

NYISO

Market-specific facts

Con Edison SC commercial schedules bill delivery and demand on interval meters across NYC Zone J and Westchester.
ESCO supply is optional; commercial offers typically require direct supplier quotes, not standardized residential portal pricing.
Dual-fuel accounts may choose separate ESCOs for electric generation and gas commodity while Con Edison retains delivery.
This is Con Edison NYC/Westchester—not PSEG Long Island or NYSEG upstate territory.

Related state markets

New York

Q & A

Why is my Con Ed demand charge so large for a laundromat?: SC commercial schedules bill delivery demand based on peak interval usage, which can exceed commodity cost for high-coin-laundry load profiles. ESCO supply savings do not reduce Con Edison delivery demand charges.
Can I compare Con Ed ESCO rates on Power to Choose like residential?: NYS DPS Power to Choose lists eligible ESCOs, but commercial C&I supply pricing typically requires direct supplier quotes tailored to your SC class load and contract term.
Does an ESCO switch change who fixes Con Ed outages?: No. Con Edison continues delivery, interval metering, and outage response in NYC and Westchester. ESCO enrollment affects generation supply pricing only.

Sources

Consolidated Edison Company of New York rates and choice information — NYS DPS
Supports: Official tariff and choice URL
NYS DPS consumer resources — NYS DPS
Supports: Regulator oversight

Official tariff: NYS DPS reference

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