Rensselaer County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Rensselaer County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Rensselaer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rensselaer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 317 significant power outages in Rensselaer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 7–11, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 41,294 customers (51.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 24th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rensselaer County has held roughly steady recently: about 9 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 2,298 customers (2.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 7–11, 2020 | 41,294(51.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 23–25, 2024 | 28,141(35%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 14–16, 2023 | 23,478(29.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | May 5–7, 2017 | 14,546(18.1%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jul 17–25, 2022 | 12,866(16%) | 9 | 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 Rensselaer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rensselaer 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 | |
| NYSEG | Investor Owned | 923,501 | 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.
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Rensselaer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rensselaer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rensselaer County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Rensselaer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp provide electric service in Rensselaer County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Rensselaer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 7–11, 2020. It peaked at 41,294 customers without power (51.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Rensselaer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 317 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rensselaer County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/rensselaer-county