Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse, New York, in evening light.

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Electric company in Syracuse

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. and other utilities serving Onondaga County, with average home electricity prices.

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.

Investor Owned · Full service and delivery

16.7¢ per kWh, residential average

1,532,294 customers statewide

New York State Elec & Gas Corp

Investor Owned · Full service and delivery

17.8¢ per kWh, residential average

792,300 customers statewide

Village of Solvay

Municipal · Full service

6.5¢ per kWh, residential average

4,680 customers statewide

Estimate a monthly bill

kWh

About $150 a month at Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.’s average of 16.7¢/kWh

Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.

Average residential electricity price (¢/kWh)
  • Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.16.7¢
  • New York State Elec & Gas Corp17.8¢
  • Village of Solvay6.5¢
  • New York average23.0¢
  • US average15.5¢

Questions

Who provides electricity in Syracuse?

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Village of Solvay serve Onondaga County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.

How much does electricity cost in Syracuse?

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. averaged 16.7¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (New York average 23.0¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $150.

How do I start electric service in Syracuse?

Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Onondaga County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.

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