Electricity rates in Highland Falls, NY
Highland Falls (3,841 people, Orange County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. pay about 30.35¢/kWh, 7% more than the New York average.
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Electric companies serving Highland Falls
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 30.35¢ | $211 | 246K | 290 |
| Orange & Rockland Utilities | Investor-owned utility | 28.12¢ | $195 | 194K | 155 |
Power outages in Orange County right now
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Outage history in Orange County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 330 | 126 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,586 (10%) | 10,904 (6.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-01-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (330 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Point 28.1¢
- Fort Montgomery 28.1¢
- Cold Spring 25.0¢
- Cornwall 30.4¢
- Peekskill 38.2¢
- Firthcliffe 30.4¢
- Lake Mohegan 38.2¢
- Woodbury 27.8¢
- Vails Gate 30.4¢
- Buchanan 38.2¢
ZIP codes: 10928
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Highland Falls?
Most homes in Highland Falls get power from Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 30.35¢/kWh including all charges. The New York average is 28.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Highland Falls: Orange & Rockland Utilities (28.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Highland Falls?
About $211 a month, based on 696 kWh a month (the average for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. customers) at 30.35¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Highland Falls, NY?
2 utilities serve Highland Falls's ZIP codes: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., Orange & Rockland Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Highland Falls?
In 2025, customers in Orange County averaged 2 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-30, when 10,904 customers (6.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.