Electricity rates in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY
Castleton-on-Hudson (1,473 people, Rensselaer 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 Castleton-on-Hudson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 22.81¢ | $149 | 1.45M | 242 |
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 30.35¢ | $211 | 246K | 290 |
Power outages in Rensselaer County right now
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Outage history in Rensselaer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,024 | 203 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 28,141 (35%) | 6,136 (7.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-24 | 2025-06-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,024 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ravena 22.8¢
- East Greenbush 22.8¢
- Niverville 22.8¢
- Hampton Manor 22.8¢
- Nassau 22.8¢
- Valatie 22.8¢
- Delmar 22.8¢
- Rensselaer 22.8¢
- Kinderhook 22.8¢
- Albany 22.8¢
ZIP codes: 12033, 12045, 12156
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Castleton-on-Hudson?
Most homes in Castleton-on-Hudson 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 Castleton-on-Hudson: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. (30.35¢).
What is the average electric bill in Castleton-on-Hudson?
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 Castleton-on-Hudson, NY?
2 utilities serve Castleton-on-Hudson's ZIP codes: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Castleton-on-Hudson?
In 2025, customers in Rensselaer County averaged 3 hr 23 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-19, when 6,136 customers (7.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.