2016
COMMON
RESIDENTIAL
ELECTRIC RATES
The rate you are currently billed under is listed on your bill.
Please review this entire guide to determine which rate is
best suited for you. You may have made significant
changes in the way you use electricity at your home and
may find another rate more appropriate.
Please note that the charges shown in this guide do not
include various adjustments that PSEG Long Island includes
in its bill. It is important to note that your bill also includes a
Power Supply Charge at a cost per kWh basis. For a further
explanation, see the sections regarding “Additional
Information” and “Other Charges.”
Religious organizations, veterans organizations and
qualified community residences may choose service under
an appropriate residential or non-residential service
classification, subject to a minimum term of one year.
If you would like further information,
please call 1-800-490-0025 or
visit our Web site at www.psegliny.com
Important information, keep for your records.
Contacting PSEG Long Island
PSEG Long Island Customer Service Centers
By Phone
Our neighborhood customer service centers are open from 8:30
AMto5PM,MondaythroughFriday,excludingholidays.
Youcanreportanelectricemergency
24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek.
Brentwood
Patchogue
1650IslipAvenue
Brentwood,NY11717
460E.MainStreet
Patchogue,NY11772
Bridgehampton
Riverhead
Allgeneralinquirieswillbeanswered
Monday-Fridayfrom8AMto8PM,
excludingholidays.
To Report an
Electrical Emergency
Energy Efficiency
Infoline
MontaukHighway
Bridgehampton,NY11932
1-800-490-0075
1-800-692-2626
Coram
Si Habla Español
2045Route112
Coram,NY11727
To Report a
Theft of Service
1-800-490-0025
General Inquiries
Rockaways (Arverne)
Hours – 8 AM to 4 PM
6820RockawayBeachBlvd.
Arverne,NY11694
1-800-490-0085
631-755-6871
Billing Inquiries/
Automated Account
Services
117DoctorsPath
Riverhead,NY11901
Outside Metro
New York area
Hewlett
Roslyn Heights
455MillRoad
Hewlett,NY11557
250WillisAvenue
RoslynHeights,NY11577
Hicksville
Seaford
175EastOldCountryRoad
Hicksville,NY11801
3524MerrickRd
Seaford,NY11783
West Babylon/
Lindenhurst
631-755-6000
Hearing or
Speech-Impaired
(TDD system)
ResidentialCustomers
1-800-490-0025
631-755-6660
Melville
Online
15ParkDrive
Melville,NY11747
Additional
Customer Services
www.psegliny.com
479ParkAvenue
Lindenhurst,NY11757
1-800-490-0025
• Critical Care Program
• Friendly Follow-Up Program
• Medical Emergencies
• Peace of Mind Program
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What Makes Up the Cost of Electric Service?
Thetotalcostofelectricserviceismadeupofvariouscharges.Thetwo
mostsignificantare:
•Delivery&SystemCharges–thecosttobringelectricitytoyou
•PowerSupplyCharges–thecostoftheelectricityitself
WhenwetalkaboutPSEGLongIsland's"rates,"thisrefersonlyto
Delivery & System Charges.Unlikethecostofpower,thesechargesdo
notfluctuatewithmarketconditionsandaresetbytheLongIslandPower
Authority.TheDelivery&SystemChargesalsoincludecertaintransition
chargescollectedonbehalfoftheUtilityDebtSecuritizationAuthorityand
adailyservicecharge.This“BasicService”chargeissimplytheveryminimumcosttoprovidea24/7connectiontotheelectricsystem.
ThePower Supply Charge issubjecttofluctuationsthatoccurinthe
energymarketplace.PSEGLongIslanddoesnotownpowergeneration
facilities.Therefore,aswithallotherelectricutilitiesinNewYorkState,
powernecessarytomeetourcustomers’needs,includinganappropriate
reservemargin,ispurchasedonbehalfofcustomers. Thiscostismadeup
ofbothpowerpurchaseddirectlyandthecostoffuelusedtogenerate
electricity.Inadditiontoappearingonyourbill,thecurrentPowerSupply
Chargecanbefoundatwww.psegliny.com.
Common Residential Electric Rates
Formostcustomers,electricityratesarebasedonwhatisconsidered“general”use,inotherwords,poweringyourlights,electricappliancesand
devices.Somecustomersuseelectricityforhomeand/orhotwaterheatinginadditiontogeneraluse.Theseratestypicallyvarybythetimeof
year(i.e.summervs.winter),butnotbythetimeofdayelectricityisused.
Asanoptiontocustomers,PSEGLongIslanddoesoffer“time-of-use”
ratesthatfactorinthetimeofyearand timeofdayelectricityisbeing
used.Theseratescouldworkforyouifyoucanshiftahighpercentage
ofyourelectricusageto“off-peak”hours.Off-peakpricingcanoffer
savings,butpeakpricingcanbeasmuchastwotimesourstandard
rates.That’swhytheseratesarenotrightforeveryone.
Yourrateisshownonthebackofyourbillabovethe
detailsofyourcharges.
The“rate”youarebilledunderisdeterminedbywhatyouuseelectricity
for.Thefollowingpagesprovide
detaileddescriptionsofourratesand
thepricingoftheserates.Compare
therateshownonyourbillwithits
descriptionheretoensurethatyou
arebilledunderthecorrectrate.
Fortheotherchargesincludedinyour
billseepage11.
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The following pages contain descriptions of
our most common residential rates.
For rate pricing, see page 8.
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Standard Rates
“Time-of-Use” Rates
IfyouraccountisbilledonadiscountedHouseholdAssistanceRate,theratenumberis
precededbya“D”andtheratedescriptionwillinclude“HouseholdAssistance.”
Rate 188/D188 - Residential, Voluntary, Multiple Periods
Anoptional"off-peakpricing"rateformostelectriccustomerswhoseusageis:
•lessthan39,000kilowatthours(kWh)annuallyor
•12,600kWhforthemonthsofJunethroughSeptember
Rate 180/D180 (183, 186)* - Residential, General Use
Appliestocustomerswhouseelectricityforgeneraluse(i.e.,lightsandappliances)
andwaterheating,butnotforspaceheating.
Rate 580/D580 (581, 882, 883)* - Residential, Home Heating
Appliestocustomerswhoheattheentirebuildingsolelywithanelectricheatsystem,
withtheexceptionoffireplacesandcoal/woodburningstoves.
Term: Customers may switch to another service classification for which they qualify on
their annual anniversary date, provided they request the transfer in writing at least 30
days in advance.
Theratesbelowareavailableasanoptiontocustomerswithhigherusage,or
expectedusageof:
•morethan39,000kilowatthours(kWh)annuallyor
•12,600kWhforthemonthsofJunethroughSeptember
Rate 380/D380 - Residential, Water Heating
Appliestocustomersusingwaterheatedsolelybyelectricityorincombination
withasolarhotwatersystem,inadditiontobasichouseholdelectricityuse,and
accountmusthavebeenestablishedpriortoJanuary26,1983underthisrate.
Rate 880/D880 (881)* - Residential, Water & Home Heating
Applytocustomersusingelectricityforbothwaterandspaceheating,whichcould
includetheuseofasolarhotwatersystemcombinedwithanelectricwaterheater,
andservicemusthavebeenestablishedpriortoJanuary26,1983.
*Note: The rate code changes below will occur in 2016. These changes will not affect
rate pricing.
Rate 181 - Residential, Voluntary, Multiple Periods
(Withoutspaceheating)
Thisrateisavailableonlytoqualifyingcustomerswhoareconsiderednon-space
heating.
Rate 182 - Residential, Voluntary, Multiple Periods
(SpaceHeating)
Thisrateisavailableonlytoqualifyingcustomerswhoareconsideredspace
heating.Theelectricresistanceheaterorheatpumpsuppliesalltheheating
requirementofthebuildingandispermanentlyconnected.(Fireplacesand
coal/woodburningstovesareexcluded.)
Rate 184 - Residential, Voluntary, Multiple Periods
Old Rate Code
New Rate Code
183, 186
180
581, 882, 883
580
881
880
(Withorwithoutspaceheating)
Term: Customers may switch to another service classification for which they qualify on
their annual anniversary date, provided they request the transfer in writing at least 30
days in advance.
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Energy Storage Rates
Rate 480/481 - Residential, Off Peak Storage
AvailabletoRate180customerswhouseelectricitytostoreenergyduringtheoffpeakhoursof:
• Midnightto7:00AM(Rate480)
• 10:00PMto10:00AM(Rate481)
Customersarerequiredtohaveseparatelymetered,segregatedcircuitsforthisrate
andcannotusetheseparatelymeteredelectricityforanyotherpurposeexceptfor
energystorageandalsoatnoothertimeexceptasspecifiedabove.
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Residential Electric Rate Pricing
Effective January 1, 2016
Please review this entire guide to determine which rate is best suited for you. The rate you are currently billed under is listed on your bill. You may have made significant changes in the way you use electricity at your home and may find another rate more appropriate. All Service Charges are the per day cost.
180/D180 (183, 186)*
Time Period
580/D580 (581, 882, 883)*
June 1 - Sept. 30
Oct. 1 - May 31
$0.3600
$0.1790
$0.3600
$0.1790
$0.0883
$0.1071
$0.0883
$0.0883
Service Charge: Standard Rate
Service Charge: “D” rate
Energy Charge: (per kWh)
First 250 kWh
Excess 250 kWh
380/D380
Time Period
June 1 - Sept. 30
Service Charge: Standard Rate
Service Charge: “D” rate
Energy Charge: (per kWh)
First 250 kWh
Next 150 kWh
Next 400 kWh
Excess 800 kWh
Time Period
Service Charge: Standard Rate
Service Charge: “D” rate
Energy Charge: (per kWh)
First 250 kWh
Next 150 kWh
Excess 400 kWh
$0.3600
$0.1790
$0.0883
$0.1071
$0.0752
$0.1071
$0.0883
$0.0883
$0.0715
$0.0883
“Time-of-Use” and Energy Storage Rates
Time Period
Service Charge: Standard Rate
Service Charge: “D” rate
Energy Charge: (per kWh)
First 250 kWh
Next 150 kWh
Next 400 kWh
Excess 800 kWh
181
Time Period
June 1 - Sept. 30
Oct. 1 - May 31
$0.3600
$0.0090
$0.3600
$0.0090
$0.0883
$0.1071
$0.1071
$0.0883
$0.0883
$0.0607
880/D880 (881)*
Oct. 1 - May 31
$0.3600
$0.1790
June 1 - Sept. 30
June 1 - Sept. 30
Oct. 1 - May 31
$0.3600
$0.0090
$0.3600
$0.0090
$0.0883
$0.1071
$0.0752
$0.1071
$0.0883
$0.0883
$0.0607
$0.0607
182
Oct. 1 - May 31
184
June 1 - Sept. 30
Oct. 1 - May 31
June 1 - Sept. 30
Oct. 1 - May 31
Service Charge:
$1.6500
$1.6500
$1.6500
$1.6500
$1.6500
$1.6500
Off-Peak - 8 PM-10 AM; Saturday and Sunday
First 125 kWh
Excess 125 kWh
Peak -10 AM-8 PM Weekdays
First 125 kWh
Excess 125 kWh
Period 1
$0.0677
$0.0677
Period 3
$0.0677
$0.1326
Period 2
$0.0677
$0.0677
Period 4
$0.0677
$0.1029
Period 1
$0.0677
$0.0677
Period 3
$0.0677
$0.1327
Period 2
$0.0677
$0.0524
Period 4
$0.0677
$0.0524
Period 1
$0.0442
$0.0442
Period 3
$0.0853
$0.2461
Period 2
$0.0442
$0.0442
Period 4
$0.0853
$0.0866
188/D188
Time Period
Service Charge: Standard Rate
Service Charge: “D” rate
Meter Charge: (per day)
Off-Peak (Energy Charge: per kWh)
8 PM-10 AM and Saturday/Sunday
Peak (Energy Charge: per kWh)
10 AM-8 PM Weekdays
*See note on page 6
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480/481
June 1 - Sept. 30
Oct. 1 - May 31
$0.3600
$0.1790
$0.1000
Period 1
$0.0655
Period 3
$0.2851
$0.3600
$0.1790
$0.1000
Period 2
$0.0511
Period 4
$0.0971
Time Period
Service Charge:
Energy Charge: (per kWh)
Midnight - 7 AM
10 PM - 10 AM
$0.3200
$0.0338
$0.3200
$0.0375
Important Note
PleasenotethatthechargesshowninthisguideareDelivery&System
Charges,permeter.YourbillalsoincludesaPowerSupplyChargeatacostper
kWhbasisandvariousadjustments.Forafurtherexplanation,see“Additional
Information”and“OtherCharges.”
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Additional Information
Other Charges
Household Assistance Rate (identified by a “D” in front
of the rate code) –Reducedrateforcustomersparticipatinginat
Efficiency & Renewables Charge –Providesforthecostsof
energyefficiencyandrenewablesprogramsforourcustomers.
leastoneofthefollowingprogramsinthelast12months:HEAP,
Medicaid,SNAP,TemporaryAssistanceforNeedyFamiliesorSafetyNet
Assistance,SSI,Veteran’sDisabilityPensionorVeteran’sSurviving
SpousePension,orChildHealthPlus.Ifyouwouldlikefurtherinformation,pleasecall1-800-490-0025orvisitourWebsiteat
www.psegliny.com
NY State Assessment –Recoverscostsimposedonutilitiesas
perPublicServiceLaw,Article1section18-a(2)and18-a(6).Payableto
theStateofNewYorkandexpectedtobeineffectthrough2017.
Net metering isavailabletocustomerswithsolarorwindgenerators.Withnetmetering,thecustomerisbilledonlyfornetconsumption,theamountofelectricityconsumedlesstheamountofelectricity
producedbythegenerator.Ifacustomergeneratesmoreelectricity
thanisconsumedinamonth,theexcessenergyproducedis“banked”
andcanbeusedtooffsetfutureconsumption.Attheendofeach
12-monthperiod,PSEGLongIslandwillpurchaseanyremainingenergy
inthecustomer’sbankattheavoidedcostrate.Atthetimeofenrollmentinnetmetering,acustomermaychoosetheanniversarymonth,
whichwouldotherwisebetheenrollmentmonth.
Netmeteringisauthorizedforaresidentialsolarorwindcustomer
generator,equaltoorlessthan25kW,andcertainotherrenewable
generationresources.
The PSEG Long Island Green Choice Program isavoluntary
program,inwhichPSEGLongIslandcustomersmayelecttopurchase
environmentalattributescreatedbyrenewableenergytofurther
encouragethedevelopmentofthisresource.Acustomerparticipating
intheprogramcanselectaneligibleGreenMarketerandprovidethe
GreenMarketerwiththenecessaryenrollmentinformation.TheGreen
Marketermayoffercustomersanumberofrenewableenergyservice
options,includingenergyfromwind,hydropowerandbioenergy
resources.TheGreenMarketerchargesfortheattributeswillbeinadditiontoyourPSEGLongIslandchargesandincludedonyourPSEGLong
Islandbill.Tolearnmore,visitusatwww.psegliny.com
Proration of Bills –Whenthechargeunderaratecodeisfora
monthly(30-day)billingperiod,andabillcoversaperiodofeither
moreorlessthan30days,thischargewillbeprorated.Proratingis
donebyadjustingthechargebyaratioofthenumberofdaysshownon
yourbillto30days.PSEGLongIslandwillalsoproratechargesonyour
billifusagecrossesseasonalrates.
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Revenue Based PILOTS & Sales Tax –PaymentsInLieuOf
Taxes,orPILOTS,arestateandlocaltaxesonutilityrevenues.This
doesnotincludepropertytaxesassessedontheelectricsystem,which
makeup15%ofyourbill. Salestax,ifapplicable,isshownseparatelyon
eachbill.
Suffolk Property Tax Adjustment –Theamountcollected
fromSuffolkCountycustomersrepresentingtheoverpaymentof
propertytaxestotheShorehamtaxingjurisdictionsfromacourtorderedlegalsettlementdatedJanuary11,2000.
Revenue Decoupling Adjustment (Effective 3/1/16) –
Thisbillingadjustmentisusedbyutilitiestoseparate,ordecouple,
revenuefromenergysalesandencourageprogramsthathelp
customersuselessenergy.Itbalancestheactualrevenuecollected
fromdeliveryrateswiththeauthorizedrevenuetarget.Theadjustment
isacreditwhenexcessrevenueisrefundedtocustomersorachargeto
avoidashortfallintherevenuerequiredtorunandmaintainthe
electricsystem.
Late Payment Charge –Alatepaymentchargeattherateof
oneandone-halfpercent(1.5%)permonthlybillingperiodwillbe
appliedifpaymentisnotreceivedbythe“Payby”dateonthebill.
Customerswhomakepaymentsontimeunderthetermsofadeferred
paymentagreementarenotsubjecttolatepaymentcharges.Billspaid
bytheDepartmentofSocialServicesoranothergovernmentalentity
arenotsubjecttolatepaymentcharges.
Reconnection Charges –WhenPSEGLongIslandreconnectsa
customer’selectricservicethathasbeenterminatedfornonpaymentof
bills,areconnectionchargeofeightydollars($80.00)isapplied.A
reconnectionchargeofeightydollars($80.00)willalsobebilledwhen
acustomerrequeststerminationofserviceandthenreappliesfor
serviceatthesamepremiseswithina12-monthperiod.
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PSEGLongIslandLLCanditsoperatingsubsidiaryhavebeenappointedasagentbytheLongIslandPower
Authoritytoprovidetheday-to-daymanagementandoperationsservicesofitselectricutilitysystem.
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