Outdoor power supply production in New York USA

What is New York's largest source of electricity?

We provide one platform to simplify research and support your strategic decisions. Natural gas was the leading source of electricity generation in the state of New York in 2021, accounting for almost half of the annual output. Nuclear power ranked second, representing some 25 percent of New York's electricity production that year.

What is the primary source of power generation in New York?

More than 80% of that power is hydroelectric, it’s generated without fossil fuels and their related emissions. New York State generates more power from hydro than any state east of the Rocky Mountains.

How many power plants are in New York?

View all available electricity data in New York. View monthly electricity generation, the breakdown by power source, details on the 1,166 power plants in New York, and more.

How does New York's electricity usage compare to other states?

New Yorkers use less—and spend less on—electricity per capita than the citizens of any other state in the country. In fact, our clean generation sources and the fact that New York State generates more power from hydro than any state east of the Rocky Mountains make New York a national energy leader.

How much electricity does NYPA generate annually?

NYPA's power plants generate 28.7 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per year. More than 70 percent of the power we generate is clean hydropower. NYPA operates generating facilities throughout the state.

What is New York state energy profiles?

In December 2024, the Energy Markets team published Patterns & Trends – New York State Energy Profiles 2008-2022, a compilation of energy statistics and data on energy consumption, supply sources, prices, and expenditure information for New York State.