Central Hudson Gas & Electric Data Access Guide
Central Hudson Gas & Electric, a Fortis company, delivers electricity to roughly 321,000 customers across eight counties in New York's Hudson Valley. As a New York IOU, it operates regulated delivery service with competitive ESCO supply choice, and provides commercial data access through MyMeter benchmarking, an Energy Manager portal, and EDI 867 interval data for enrolled suppliers.
How to Get Your Central Hudson Gas & Electric Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Account Portal | ✓ | — | All | Billing, monthly usage | Real-time | PDF, HTML |
| MyMeter Benchmarking | ✓ | ✓ | Commercial | Aggregated monthly usage | Monthly | Web, ENERGY STAR export |
| Energy Manager Portal | ✓ | ✓ | C&I | Real-time consumption, demand | Near real-time | Web dashboard |
| EDI 867 (Usage) | — | ✓ | ESCO-served | 15-min interval usage | ~1 business day | EDI X12 |
Billing Data Access
Central Hudson provides online billing data through its customer account portal, with monthly granularity. The granular CenHub Insights program was retired December 31, 2020; the portal now offers billing history and monthly usage. Commercial customers can additionally use the Energy Manager (PowerPortal) and MyMeter benchmarking portals.
What Data Is on Your Central Hudson Gas & Electric Bill
- Current monthly bill (PDF)
- Billing history (12+ months)
- Monthly usage readings (kWh)
- Delivery and supply charge breakdown
- Account balance
How to Download Central Hudson Gas & Electric Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Log in to the customer portal or request Energy Manager access via account management
- 02Use MyMeter (https://benchmarking.cenhud.com/) for aggregated building usage
- 03Connect MyMeter to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for benchmarking
- 04For interval data, switch to an ESCO and request EDI 867 usage data
How to Download Central Hudson Gas & Electric Bills (Residential)
- 01Create or log in at https://www.cenhud.com/en/login/
- 02Navigate to Account & Billing > My Billing History
- 03Select a billing period to view the full bill
- 04Download PDF or view usage under the Usage section
Third-Party Access to Central Hudson Gas & Electric Billing Data
MyMeter Third-Party Access
- 01Register as a third-party provider at https://benchmarking.cenhud.com/
- 02Obtain customer authorization for building usage
- 03Request access to specific accounts and export to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Manual Customer Authorization
- 01Obtain written customer authorization and account number
- 02Contact Central Hudson (Retail Choice / Regulatory Affairs)
- 03Receive data in PDF or portal access after verification
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Central Hudson Gas & Electric Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
Central Hudson has deployed Itron 4G LTE AMI smart meters capable of 15-minute interval data as part of its 2025 Distributed System Implementation Plan. However, 15-minute interval data is NOT available to retail customers through the standard portal — it is accessible only via EDI 867 transactions for enrolled ESCOs, or near-real-time via the C&I Energy Manager portal.
How to Download Central Hudson Gas & Electric Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Green Button Connect My Data is NOT currently implemented by Central Hudson.
- 02For interval data, enroll with an ESCO that retrieves EDI 867 data, or use the Energy Manager portal for C&I accounts.
- 03Contact Maurice Gill (Digital Customer Interaction) for current data-access program status.
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Central Hudson Gas & Electric rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
Central Hudson does not maintain a public developer portal or REST API. Third parties access data via the MyMeter portal (benchmarking, monthly), EDI 867 transactions (ESCOs, interval), the Energy Manager portal (C&I), or via Nectar, which provides API access to Central Hudson billing and interval data — see docs.nectarclimate.com.
How to Register as a Central Hudson Gas & Electric API Vendor
- 01Register as a third-party provider in MyMeter
- 02Obtain customer authorization
- 03For interval data, pursue ESCO/EDI enrollment or use Nectar's API — see docs.nectarclimate.com
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Supported Central Hudson Gas & Electric EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 814 | Enrollment / Change / Drop | Customer enrollment, modifications, and discontinuation in the retail access program. |
| 867 | Historical / Interval Usage | Historical usage data at 15-minute or hourly intervals (867MU for monthly). |
| 810 | Invoice (URR) | Usage-Ready Retail billing invoices. |
| 820 | Remittance | Payment / remittance information. |
How to Enroll in Central Hudson Gas & Electric EDI
- 01Obtain ESCO license/approval from NY PSC
- 02Complete EDI testing with Central Hudson
- 03Establish connection via VAN provider or direct SFTP/AS2
- 04Contact Retail Choice Program Manager (RetailChoice@cenhud.com, 845-486-5257)
- 05Begin 814 enrollment and 867 usage transactions
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
Central Hudson C&I bills combine NY PSC-regulated delivery charges (P.S.C. No. 15) with a market-based supply component (ESCO or default service). Delivery for commercial accounts is demand-driven for SC-2 metered-demand, SC-3, and SC-13 classes, making peak-demand management the primary delivery-side lever. The approved multi-year plan increases delivery revenue ~5.3-5.5% annually through the rate year ending June 30, 2028.
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| SC-2 General Service (Secondary) | Secondary commercial service with/without measured demand |
| SC-3 Large Power (Primary) | Large primary-metered power customers |
| SC-13 Large Power (Transmission/Substation) | Customers served at 69 kV and above, with curtailable/hourly options |
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Rate Features & TOU Details
- Demand ($/kW) charges for metered-demand C&I classes
- Primary/transmission voltage discounts (SC-3, SC-13)
- Hourly market pricing option (Special Provision 2.11) for eligible accounts
- Curtailable service options at transmission voltage
- Supply portion competitive (ESCO) or default service
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Central Hudson Gas & Electric Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Gas Tracking System (Gas ESCOs)
Web-based system for natural gas retail access partners to manage nominations, balancing, daily usage and reconciliation.
- 01Be an approved NY gas ESCO
- 02Contact Retail Choice Program Manager
- 03Receive Gas Tracking System credentials
EMS / MyMeter ENERGY STAR Benchmarking
Connect aggregated building usage to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for benchmarking scores.
- 01Create MyMeter account
- 02Define a whole-building meter group
- 03Link to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No Green Button Connect My Data implemented.
- ⚠No public REST API / developer portal.
- ⚠15-minute interval data not available to retail customers via the standard portal.
- ⚠CenHub Insights (daily/hourly data) retired December 31, 2020.
- ⚠Third parties often rely on Nectar (docs.nectarclimate.com) or ESCO/EDI channels rather than direct utility APIs.
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Data Access FAQ
Can my business get 15-minute interval data directly from Central Hudson?▾
Not through the standard portal. AMI meters capture 15-minute data, but retail customers cannot self-serve it. C&I customers can use the Energy Manager (PowerPortal) for near-real-time consumption, or switch to an ESCO that retrieves interval data via EDI 867. Green Button Connect My Data is not yet available.
How does a consultant or energy manager access our building's usage?▾
Register as a third-party provider in the MyMeter benchmarking portal (https://benchmarking.cenhud.com/) and obtain the building owner's authorization. MyMeter provides aggregated monthly usage and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager export, but not interval data.
Is Central Hudson supply price regulated?▾
No. New York is a retail-choice market. Central Hudson's delivery charges are regulated by the NY PSC under Schedule P.S.C. No. 15, but the supply (energy) portion can be purchased from a competitive ESCO or taken as Central Hudson default full-service supply at market-based prices.
How do we get interval data for an ESCO or M&V project?▾
Enroll as (or partner with) a licensed NY ESCO, complete EDI testing with Central Hudson, and submit 867 transactions specifying the POD ID, date range, and interval granularity. Most usage data is returned within one business day.
Which rate schedules apply to commercial and industrial accounts?▾
Secondary commercial demand and non-demand service falls under Service Classification No. 2; large primary-metered power under SC-3; large transmission/substation service (69 kV+) under SC-13. See Schedule P.S.C. No. 15 for current charges.
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