Schenectady County, NY Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, no power outages were reported in Schenectady County, New York by Niagara Mohawk Power Corp..
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Schenectady County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Schenectady County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 296 significant power outages in Schenectady County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 7–10, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 31,874 customers (40.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the New York average of 4 hr 22 min. That ranks 37th of 62 New York counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Schenectady County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,506 customers (3.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 7–10, 2020 | 31,874(40.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 4, 2023 | 20,514(26.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 19, 2022 | 12,349(15.7%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Mar 2–5, 2023 | 11,032(14%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Mar 23–26, 2024 | 10,257(13%) | 4 | Winter storm |
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 Schenectady County?
Electric companies with service territory in Schenectady 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 |
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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Schenectady County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Schenectady County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Schenectady County by participating utilities. If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Schenectady County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. provide electric service in Schenectady County, New York.
What was the worst power outage in Schenectady County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 7–10, 2020. It peaked at 31,874 customers without power (40.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Schenectady County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 296 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Schenectady County, NY Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/new-york/schenectady-county