Reliable energy resources along with competitive prices help drive economic growth. Within the last decade New York state restructured its electric industry to provide more choices for businesses and has delivered billions of dollars in rate reductions.
Utility providers offer several programs that help businesses control costs and better understand their energy use. Other services benefit companies that are developing new or current commercial sites and buildings or otherwise expanding their business.
The three major providers in Tech Valley are
Central Hudson Gas & Electric,
National Grid and
New York State Electric & Gas. Additionally, several communities – including Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Rouses Point, Tupper Lake and Green Island – are served by municipal electric companies offering some of the cheapest electricity rates in the country.
Adirondacks/North Country
Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and Warren Counties including the cities of Plattsburgh and Glens Falls and the villages of Lake George, Lake Placid and Speculator.
Capital Region
Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Washington Counties including the cities of Albany, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady and Troy and the towns of Bethlehem, Colonie, Guilderland, Greenwich, Mechanicville and Schoharie.
Hudson Valley
Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange and Ulster Counties including the cities of Hudson, Kingston, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie and the town of New Paltz.
Mohawk Valley
Herkimer, Fulton and Montgomery Counties including the cities of Amsterdam, Gloversville, Herkimer, Johnstown and Little Falls.