Albany County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, no power outages were reported in Albany County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. or Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp.
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Albany County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Albany County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 242 significant power outages in Albany County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 7–11, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 67,944 customers (36.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 31st of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Albany County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 2,085 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 7–11, 2020 | 67,944(36.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 23–25, 2024 | 44,632(24.1%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 4–5, 2023 | 28,448(15.3%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 20–23, 2024 | 18,506(10%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 16–17, 2024 | 17,830(9.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Albany County?
Electric companies with service territory in Albany County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NY) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid (Upstate New York) | Investor Owned | 1,724,153 | Reporting | |
| Central Hudson Gas & Electric | Investor Owned | 321,233 | Reporting | |
| Village of Green Island - (NY) | Municipal | 1,643 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in New York. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Albany County
Albany, Cohoes
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Albany County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Albany County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Albany County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Albany County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp, Village of Green Island - (NY) provide electric service in Albany County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Albany County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 7–11, 2020. It peaked at 67,944 customers without power (36.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Albany County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 242 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Albany County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/albany-county