Electricity rates in Ithaca, NY
Ithaca (30,788 people, Tompkins County) is served by New York State Electric & Gas Corp.. Homes on New York State Electric & Gas Corp. pay about 25.00¢/kWh, 12% less than the New York average.
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Electric companies serving Ithaca
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York State Electric & Gas Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 25.00¢ | $186 | 748K | 302 |
Power outages in Tompkins County right now
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Outage history in Tompkins County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 534 | 218 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 27 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,629 (15.1%) | 8,938 (14%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-10 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (534 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cayuga Heights 25.0¢
- East Ithaca 25.0¢
- South Hill 25.0¢
- Northeast Ithaca 25.0¢
- Northwest Ithaca 25.0¢
- Lansing 25.0¢
- Dryden 22.8¢
- Trumansburg 25.0¢
- Groton 22.8¢
- Cortland West 25.0¢
ZIP codes: 14850, 14851, 14852, 14853
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ithaca?
Most homes in Ithaca get power from New York State Electric & Gas Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 25.00¢/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 Ithaca?
About $186 a month, based on 744 kWh a month (the average for New York State Electric & Gas Corp. customers) at 25.00¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ithaca, NY?
New York State Electric & Gas Corp. serves Ithaca.
How often does the power go out in Ithaca?
In 2025, customers in Tompkins County averaged 3 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 27 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 8,938 customers (14%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.