/* Basic Reset and Typography */
.coned-calculator-container {
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
max-width: 800px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 20px;
background: #f9f9f9;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 8px;
color: #333;
}
.coned-calculator-container h2 {
text-align: center;
color: #004d99; /* ConEd-ish blue */
margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.input-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
.input-grid {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
}
.input-group {
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.input-group label {
display: block;
margin-bottom: 5px;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 14px;
}
.input-group input {
width: 100%;
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 16px;
box-sizing: border-box; /* Fix padding issues */
}
.input-group input:focus {
border-color: #004d99;
outline: none;
}
.help-text {
font-size: 12px;
color: #666;
margin-top: 3px;
}
.calc-btn-container {
text-align: center;
margin-top: 20px;
margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.calc-btn {
background-color: #004d99;
color: white;
border: none;
padding: 12px 30px;
font-size: 18px;
border-radius: 5px;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.3s;
}
.calc-btn:hover {
background-color: #003366;
}
/* Results Section */
.result-section {
background: #fff;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
border-radius: 8px;
padding: 20px;
display: none; /* Hidden by default */
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.result-header {
font-size: 24px;
font-weight: bold;
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 20px;
color: #222;
border-bottom: 2px solid #004d99;
padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.breakdown-row {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
margin-bottom: 10px;
padding: 8px 0;
border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;
}
.breakdown-row.total {
border-top: 2px solid #333;
border-bottom: none;
margin-top: 15px;
padding-top: 15px;
font-weight: bold;
font-size: 20px;
color: #004d99;
}
.breakdown-label {
color: #555;
}
.breakdown-value {
font-weight: 600;
}
/* Article Styles */
.coned-article {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 40px auto;
line-height: 1.6;
color: #333;
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}
.coned-article h2 {
color: #004d99;
margin-top: 30px;
}
.coned-article h3 {
color: #333;
border-left: 4px solid #004d99;
padding-left: 10px;
margin-top: 25px;
}
.coned-article ul {
margin-bottom: 20px;
padding-left: 20px;
}
.coned-article li {
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.info-box {
background-color: #e6f0ff;
padding: 15px;
border-radius: 5px;
margin: 20px 0;
border-left: 5px solid #004d99;
}
function calculateConEdBill() {
// 1. Get Input Values
var kwh = parseFloat(document.getElementById('kwhUsage').value);
var serviceCharge = parseFloat(document.getElementById('serviceCharge').value);
var supplyRateCents = parseFloat(document.getElementById('supplyRate').value);
var deliveryRateCents = parseFloat(document.getElementById('deliveryRate').value);
var taxRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('taxRate').value);
// 2. Validation
if (isNaN(kwh) || kwh < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid kWh usage amount.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(serviceCharge)) serviceCharge = 0;
if (isNaN(supplyRateCents)) supplyRateCents = 0;
if (isNaN(deliveryRateCents)) deliveryRateCents = 0;
if (isNaN(taxRate)) taxRate = 0;
// 3. Perform Calculations
// Convert cents to dollars for rates
var supplyCost = kwh * (supplyRateCents / 100);
var deliveryVariableCost = kwh * (deliveryRateCents / 100);
// Total Delivery = Variable based on usage + Fixed service charge
var totalDeliveryCost = deliveryVariableCost + serviceCharge;
// Subtotal before tax
var subtotal = supplyCost + totalDeliveryCost;
// Tax Calculation
var taxAmount = subtotal * (taxRate / 100);
// Total Bill
var totalBill = subtotal + taxAmount;
// 4. Update UI
// Helper function for formatting currency
function formatMoney(amount) {
return "$" + amount.toFixed(2);
}
document.getElementById('displaySupply').innerText = formatMoney(supplyCost);
// We show total delivery including the fixed fee in the line item logic,
// but often bills split them. Here we display the variable part + fixed fee separately in the list for clarity.
// Wait, let's group Delivery (Variable) and Service Fee (Fixed) into "Delivery Charges" sum or keep separate?
// The HTML structure has them separate. Let's stick to that for clarity.
document.getElementById('displayDelivery').innerText = formatMoney(deliveryVariableCost);
document.getElementById('displayService').innerText = formatMoney(serviceCharge);
document.getElementById('displayTax').innerText = formatMoney(taxAmount);
document.getElementById('displayTotal').innerText = formatMoney(totalBill);
document.getElementById('displayTotalBottom').innerText = formatMoney(totalBill);
// Show results
document.getElementById('resultBox').style.display = 'block';
}
Understanding Your Con Edison Electric Bill
For millions of residents in New York City and Westchester County, deciphering a Consolidated Edison (ConEd) bill can feel like reading a foreign language. The bill is often split into complex sections involving supply, delivery, systems benefits charges, and taxes. This ConEd Rate Calculator helps you estimate your monthly costs and understand how changes in usage or rates affect your bottom line.
Quick Fact: Your bill is primarily composed of two main parts: Supply (the cost of the actual energy) and Delivery (the cost to bring that energy to your home through wires and grids).
1. Supply Charges Explained
The Supply Charge is the cost of the electricity you actually consume, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). This rate is market-driven and fluctuates based on the wholesale cost of fuel (like natural gas) used to generate electricity.
- Variable Rates: If you buy supply directly from ConEd, the rate changes monthly based on market conditions.
- ESCOs: You have the option to choose an Energy Service Company (ESCO) that might offer a fixed rate per kWh. If you switch to an ESCO, your supply charge is determined by their contract, but ConEd still handles the billing.
2. Delivery Charges Explained
The Delivery Charge is what ConEd charges to maintain the grid, repair storm damage, and transport electricity to your meter. Unlike supply charges, which you can influence by choosing an ESCO, delivery charges are regulated by the state and set by ConEd.
Delivery charges typically include:
- Basic Service Charge: A fixed monthly fee just for being connected to the grid, regardless of how much power you use.
- kWh Delivery Rate: A variable charge based on your usage. The more you use, the more wear and tear on the grid, so you pay a rate per kWh.
- System Benefits Charge (SBC): A state-mandated fee to fund energy efficiency programs and renewable energy initiatives.
3. How to Calculate Your Rate
To manually estimate your bill (as our calculator does above), use the following formula:
(Usage × Supply Rate) + (Usage × Delivery Rate) + Fixed Service Fee + Taxes
For example, if you use 300 kWh in a month:
- Supply ($0.12/kWh): 300 × 0.12 = $36.00
- Delivery ($0.14/kWh): 300 × 0.14 = $42.00
- Fixed Fee: $17.00
- Total before Tax: $95.00
Strategies to Lower Your ConEd Bill
Since the Basic Service Charge is fixed, the most effective way to lower your bill is to reduce your kWh usage or find a lower supply rate.
Level Payment Plans
While this doesn't lower your total cost, ConEd's Level Payment Plan averages your annual usage over 12 months. This prevents "bill shock" during the summer months when air conditioning drives usage up, spreading those costs into the cheaper winter months.
Time-of-Use (TOU) Rates
ConEd offers Time-of-Use plans where electricity is cheaper during "off-peak" hours (usually late night and early morning) and more expensive during "peak" hours (afternoons). If you can shift running your dishwasher, laundry, or charging your EV to off-peak hours, you may save significantly on the delivery portion of your bill.
Energy Efficiency
The most direct way to save is to use less. Switching to LED bulbs, using smart power strips to prevent "vampire" energy drain, and upgrading to Energy Star appliances can shave 10-20% off your kWh usage immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my delivery charge higher than my supply charge?
This is common in New York. Maintaining the massive infrastructure required to deliver power safely in a dense urban environment is expensive. While the electricity itself might be cheap, the logistics of getting it to you are costly.
Does this calculator include the "Merchant Function Charge"?
The calculator approximates the total supply and delivery rates. On your actual bill, ConEd may break out the "Merchant Function Charge" (administrative costs for procuring power) separately, but for estimation purposes, it is usually bundled into the average supply rate cents/kWh you enter.
What is the GRT?
The Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) is a tax levied on the utility's gross income, which is passed down to customers. It is included in the tax section of our calculator estimates.