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Utility Provider Choices
With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the region. Some communities, even a few smaller villages and towns, provide comprehensive municipal utilities. For details about specific providers that serve your community, contact your municipal or county clerk.
Online Information
Energy Price Shopping
www.energyshop.com
Comparative costs for gas and electric suppliers
New York State Public Service Commission
www.dps.ny.gov
Regulates utilities to ensure safe, reliable, reasonably priced services
Electricity & Gas Suppliers
National Grid
800-642-4272
www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Home
NYSEG
800-600-2275
www.nyseg.com
National fuel
800-444-3130
www.natfuel.com
Water, Sewer & Waste
The providers of water service, sewer service, and solid waste removal vary with your county and municipality. For details on municipal utilities or the companies that are contracted to provide these services, contact your municipal clerk or county clerk if you reside in an unincorporated area.
Cable Television
Spectrum
855-243-8892
www.spectrum.com