Electricity rates in Philmont, NY
Philmont (1,318 people, Columbia 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 Philmont
| 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 Columbia County right now
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Outage history in Columbia County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,218 | 385 |
| Days with outages | 75 | 72 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,654 (28.1%) | 2,361 (7.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-23 | 2025-12-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,218 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stottville 22.8¢
- Lorenz Park 22.8¢
- Oakdale 27.8¢
- Hudson 22.8¢
- Athens 22.8¢
- Chatham 22.8¢
- Kinderhook 22.8¢
- Coxsackie 22.8¢
- Catskill 22.8¢
- Valatie 22.8¢
ZIP codes: 12565
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Philmont?
Most homes in Philmont 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 Philmont?
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 Philmont, NY?
New York State Electric & Gas Corp. serves Philmont.
How often does the power go out in Philmont?
In 2025, customers in Columbia County averaged 6 hr 25 min without power. Outages hit 72 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-19, when 2,361 customers (7.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.