Electricity rates in Albany, NY
Albany (101,228 people, Albany County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. pay about 22.81¢/kWh, 20% less than the New York average.
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Electric companies serving Albany
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 22.81¢ | $149 | 1.45M | 242 |
| New York State Electric & Gas Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 25.00¢ | $186 | 748K | 302 |
Power outages in Albany County right now
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Outage history in Albany County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 660 | 155 |
| Days with outages | 54 | 67 |
| Most customers out at once | 44,632 (24.1%) | 8,451 (4.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-24 | 2025-06-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (660 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rensselaer 22.8¢
- West Albany 22.8¢
- Hampton Manor 22.8¢
- Menands 22.8¢
- Roessleville 22.8¢
- Delmar 22.8¢
- East Greenbush 22.8¢
- McKownville 22.8¢
- Colonie 22.8¢
- Watervliet 22.8¢
ZIP codes: 12201, 12202, 12203, 12204, 12205, 12206, 12207, 12208, 12209, 12210, 12211, 12212, 12214, 12220, 12222, 12223, 12224, 12225, 12226, 12227, 12228, 12229, 12230, 12231, 12232, 12233, 12234, 12235, 12236, 12237, 12238, 12239, 12240, 12241, 12242, 12243, 12244, 12245, 12246, 12247
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Albany?
Most homes in Albany get power from Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 22.81¢/kWh including all charges. The New York average is 28.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Albany: New York State Electric & Gas Corp. (25.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Albany?
About $149 a month, based on 652 kWh a month (the average for Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. customers) at 22.81¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Albany, NY?
2 utilities serve Albany's ZIP codes: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Electric & Gas Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Albany?
In 2025, customers in Albany County averaged 2 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 67 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-24, when 8,451 customers (4.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.