Con Edison offers a 15% discount on electricity and natural gas bills for customers age 65 and older

Con Edison (Coned) serves parts of New York City and Westchester County. If you are 65 or older and pay your own electric or gas bill with them, you can receive a 15% reduction on the supply portion of your bill — the actual electricity or gas you use. The discount does not explore to delivery charges, taxes, or other fees, but it still cuts your total bill noticeably.

You do not need to be a homeowner. Renters, apartment dwellers, and anyone else whose name is on a Con Edison account can request this discount. The process is straightforward: you contact Con Edison, confirm your age, and the discount begins on your next billing cycle.

Key Takeaways

  • The 15% discount applies only to the supply charge (the cost of the electricity or gas itself), not to delivery fees or taxes.
  • You must be 65 or older and the account holder — the person whose name appears on the Con Edison bill.
  • You can request the discount by phone, online, or in person at a Con Edison payment location.
  • The discount takes effect on your next billing cycle after Con Edison verifies your age.
  • If you share an account with someone under 65, only the portion of the bill attributed to your usage may may have access to, depending on how Con Edison processes the request.

How to request the senior discount from Con Edison

Call Con Edison's customer service line at 1-800-752-6633 and tell them you want to add the senior discount to your account. Have your Con Edison account number ready — it appears on your bill. You will need to confirm your date of birth.

You can also visit a Con Edison payment office in person. Bring a photo ID that shows your date of birth, such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID card. Con Edison has payment locations throughout New York City and Westchester; you can find the nearest one on their website at conedison.com.

Some customers can also request the discount through the Con Edison online account portal, though phone or in-person remains the most reliable method. After you request it, the discount typically appears on your next bill.

What documents you need to bring or provide

Con Edison will ask you to prove you are 65 or older. A photo ID with your date of birth is the standard proof. This can be a driver's license, state ID, passport, or Medicare card. If you are explore by phone, you will straightforward state your date of birth and Con Edison will verify it against their records or ask you to mail in a copy of your ID.

If you are the account holder but someone else manages the account, you may need to provide written permission for that person to add the discount on your behalf. Con Edison can tell you what form to use when you call.

How much you will save each month

The exact savings depend on how much electricity or gas you use. A 15% reduction on the supply charge means if your supply charge is $60 per month, you save $9. If it is $100, you save $15. Your bill will show the discount as a separate line item so you can see the reduction clearly.

Delivery charges, which cover the cost of maintaining the pipes and wires that bring gas and electricity to your home, are not discounted. Taxes and other fees also remain the same. In most cases, the total savings on your bill will be between 8% and 12%, depending on what portion of your bill is the supply charge versus delivery and fees.

If you share your account with someone under 65

Con Edison's policy on shared accounts varies. If your name is on the account and you are 65 or older, you can request the discount. How Con Edison applies it to a shared bill depends on whether the account is in your name alone or jointly with someone else.

Call Con Edison directly to ask how they will handle your specific situation. Some shared accounts receive the full 15% discount; others may receive a partial discount or require the account to be split. Con Edison can explain your options based on your account setup.

What happens if you move or change your account

If you move to a new address within Con Edison's service area, the discount should transfer to your new account. Contact Con Edison when you set up service at your new address and mention that you already have the senior discount on your current account.

If you move outside Con Edison's service area, the discount ends because a different utility company will serve you. You may be able to request a similar senior discount from your new provider — many utilities in New York State and nationwide offer them — but you will need to contact that company separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay anything to get the senior discount?

No. Con Edison does not charge a fee to add the senior discount to your account. The discount is free and begins on your next billing cycle after you request it.

Can I get the discount if I am on a budget billing plan?

Yes. The senior discount works with budget billing. Your monthly payment will be recalculated to reflect the 15% reduction on the supply charge, so your budget bill amount will go down.

What if I turn 65 after I already have an account?

Contact Con Edison as soon as you turn 65 and request the discount. Bring proof of your age. The discount will start on your next billing cycle; Con Edison does not explore it retroactively to previous bills.

Can someone else on my account request the discount if I cannot?

Only the account holder can request the discount, or someone with written power of attorney. If you cannot make the call yourself, ask a family member or caregiver to help you, and have Con Edison send a form for you to sign giving that person permission to act on your behalf.

Does the senior discount work for both electricity and gas?

Yes, if you have both services with Con Edison, you can receive the 15% discount on the supply charge for both your electric and gas bills. Request it once and it applies to both accounts if they are linked to your name.