Electricity rates in Syracuse, NY
Syracuse (144,142 people, Onondaga County) is served by 3 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 Syracuse
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 22.81¢ | $149 | 1.45M | 242 |
| Village of Solvay | Municipal utility | 8.01¢ | $86 | 4,711 | — |
| New York State Electric & Gas Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 25.00¢ | $186 | 748K | 302 |
Power outages in Onondaga County right now
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Outage history in Onondaga County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 254 | 243 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,011 (10.4%) | 14,895 (11.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-16 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (254 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 13201, 13202, 13203, 13204, 13205, 13206, 13207, 13208, 13209, 13210, 13211, 13212, 13214, 13215, 13217, 13218, 13219, 13220, 13221, 13224, 13225, 13235, 13244, 13250, 13251, 13252, 13261, 13290
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Syracuse?
Most homes in Syracuse 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 Syracuse: Village of Solvay (8.01¢), New York State Electric & Gas Corp. (25.00¢).
What is the average electric bill in Syracuse?
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 Syracuse, NY?
3 utilities serve Syracuse's ZIP codes: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Village of Solvay, New York State Electric & Gas Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Syracuse?
In 2025, customers in Onondaga County averaged 4 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 14,895 customers (11.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.