Electricity rates in Carthage, NY
Carthage (3,591 people, Jefferson County) is served by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.. 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 Carthage
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 22.81¢ | $149 | 1.45M | 242 |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 945 | 243 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 31,424 (50.5%) | 23,306 (37.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-04-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (945 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Carthage 22.8¢
- Fort Drum 22.8¢
- Black River 22.8¢
- Calcium 22.8¢
- Philadelphia 22.8¢
- Lowville 22.8¢
- Watertown 22.8¢
- Brownville 22.8¢
- Adams Center 22.8¢
- Dexter 22.8¢
ZIP codes: 13619
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Carthage?
Most homes in Carthage 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Carthage?
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 Carthage, NY?
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. serves Carthage.
How often does the power go out in Carthage?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 4 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-25, when 23,306 customers (37.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.