Electricity rates in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo (258,071 people, Erie County) is served by 5 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 Buffalo
| 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 |
| Village of Arcade | Municipal utility | 7.68¢ | $218 | 4,347 | — |
| Village of Springville | Municipal utility | 8.53¢ | $149 | 2,757 | — |
| Village of Akron | Municipal utility | 10.81¢ | $274 | 1,690 | — |
Power outages in Erie County right now
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Outage history in Erie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 162 | 98 |
| Days with outages | 28 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 31,140 (6%) | 26,515 (5.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-12-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (162 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sloan 22.8¢
- West Seneca 22.8¢
- Lackawanna 22.8¢
- Kenmore 22.8¢
- Cheektowaga 22.8¢
- Eggertsville 22.8¢
- Blasdell 22.8¢
- Amherst 22.8¢
- Grandyle Village 22.8¢
- Williamsville 22.8¢
ZIP codes: 14201, 14202, 14203, 14204, 14205, 14206, 14207, 14208, 14209, 14210, 14211, 14212, 14213, 14214, 14215, 14216, 14217, 14218, 14219, 14220, 14221, 14222, 14223, 14224, 14225, 14226, 14227, 14228, 14231, 14233, 14240, 14241, 14260, 14261, 14263, 14264, 14265, 14267, 14269, 14270
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Buffalo?
Most homes in Buffalo 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 Buffalo: New York State Electric & Gas Corp. (25.00¢), Village of Arcade (7.68¢), Village of Springville (8.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Buffalo?
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 Buffalo, NY?
5 utilities serve Buffalo's ZIP codes: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Electric & Gas Corp., Village of Arcade, Village of Springville, Village of Akron. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Buffalo?
In 2025, customers in Erie County averaged 98 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-29, when 26,515 customers (5.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.