Electricity rates in Homer, NY
Homer (3,183 people, Cortland 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 Homer
| 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 Cortland County right now
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Outage history in Cortland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 607 | 209 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,534 (23.1%) | 6,507 (27.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-10 | 2025-03-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (607 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cortland 22.8¢
- Cortland West 25.0¢
- Munsons Corners 22.8¢
- McGraw 22.8¢
- Groton 22.8¢
- Dryden 22.8¢
- Moravia 22.8¢
- Cincinnatus 22.8¢
- Northeast Ithaca 25.0¢
- Lansing 25.0¢
ZIP codes: 13077
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Homer?
Most homes in Homer 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 Homer: New York State Electric & Gas Corp. (25.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Homer?
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 Homer, NY?
2 utilities serve Homer'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 Homer?
In 2025, customers in Cortland County averaged 3 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-17, when 6,507 customers (27.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.