Electricity rates in Poughkeepsie, NY
Poughkeepsie (30,371 people, Dutchess County) is served by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.. 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 Poughkeepsie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 30.35¢ | $211 | 246K | 290 |
Power outages in Dutchess County right now
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Outage history in Dutchess County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 494 | 413 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 86 |
| Most customers out at once | 22,089 (14.7%) | 17,253 (11.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-07-03 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (494 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Arlington 30.4¢
- Fairview 30.4¢
- Highland 30.4¢
- Spackenkill 30.4¢
- Red Oaks Mill 30.4¢
- Crown Heights 30.4¢
- Haviland 30.4¢
- Hyde Park 30.4¢
- Pleasant Valley 30.4¢
- Clintondale 30.4¢
ZIP codes: 12601, 12602, 12603, 12604
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Poughkeepsie?
Most homes in Poughkeepsie 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Poughkeepsie?
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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. serves Poughkeepsie.
How often does the power go out in Poughkeepsie?
In 2025, customers in Dutchess County averaged 6 hr 53 min without power. Outages hit 86 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-03, when 17,253 customers (11.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.