Electricity rates in Watchtower, NY
Watchtower (2,381 people, Orange County) is served by 3 electric utilities. 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 Watchtower
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 30.35¢ | $211 | 246K | 290 |
| New York State Electric & Gas Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 25.00¢ | $186 | 748K | 302 |
| Orange & Rockland Utilities | Investor-owned utility | 28.12¢ | $195 | 194K | 155 |
Power outages in Orange County right now
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Outage history in Orange County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 330 | 126 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,586 (10%) | 10,904 (6.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-01-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (330 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pine Bush 25.0¢
- Wallkill 25.0¢
- Walden 25.0¢
- Montgomery 25.0¢
- Ellenville 25.0¢
- Napanoch 30.4¢
- Plattekill 30.4¢
- Kerhonkson 30.4¢
- Wawarsing 30.4¢
- Orange Lake 30.4¢
ZIP codes: 12525, 12549, 12566
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Watchtower?
Most homes in Watchtower 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Watchtower: New York State Electric & Gas Corp. (25.00¢), Orange & Rockland Utilities (28.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Watchtower?
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 Watchtower, NY?
3 utilities serve Watchtower's ZIP codes: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., New York State Electric & Gas Corp., Orange & Rockland Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Watchtower?
In 2025, customers in Orange County averaged 2 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-30, when 10,904 customers (6.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.