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Niagara Mohawk: A National Grid Company
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation was a utility company in upstate New York. After being acquired by National Grid in 2002, Niagara Mohawk assisted in the expansion of National Grid’s customer base.
Now serving over 20 million electricity customers and close to 3.6 million gas customers in the Northeast U.S., National Grid’s Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation has become a prominent power supplier throughout New York and Massachusetts.
Customers in this region can receive their energy supply from National Grid but are also encouraged to explore alternative options from energy services companies (ESCOs).
Understand National Grid and deregulation in New York
New York deregulated its energy markets in the late 1990s. This change enabled customers to choose whether to purchase their energy supply from local utility companies (like National Grid) or more competitive plans offered by an ESCO.
National Grid’s services extend beyond the state of New York. The company handles energy markets in Massachusetts, as well as in the U.K. and Europe. National Grid also owns several other utility companies, including New England Power Company, Boston Gas Company, and Keyspan Gas East Corporation.
If you’re new to deregulation, SaveOnEnergy offers many resources to help you navigate the system, including how to pick an energy plan, the differences between fixed-rate, variable-rate, no-deposit, and prepaid plans, and many other energy resources and tips.
What is Niagara Mohawk’s price to compare?
Base electricity supply rates from your local utility are called the price to compare (PTC). Keep in mind that the PTC does not factor in transmission and other charges for electricity — only the electricity rate.
National Grid’s current price to compare is 16.029 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). You can use this number to compare electricity rates from other electricity providers to find if you can secure a better deal elsewhere.
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What is the difference between a utility and a supplier?
There are several key differences between a utility and an energy provider in deregulated cities. In regulated markets, customers are required to purchase their electricity from their local utility. In deregulated areas, customers can choose a plan from a variety of providers, which offer competitively priced supply plans, various contract lengths, and green energy solutions.
National Grid is a utility company. Whether you receive your energy supply through an ESCO or National Grid, the utility company will deliver electricity, maintain the natural gas pipelines, and restore electricity during outages.
If you suspect a gas leak in your area or you’re experiencing a power outage, you should contact National Grid immediately. The company will dispatch crew members to fix the problem. Here’s how to contact National Grid:
However, Niagara Mohawk also has many other electricity suppliers in its service area that are not featured on SaveOnEnergy. For a comprehensive list of these companies, take a look at the National Grid website.
If you’re ready to begin comparing energy plans near you, enter your ZIP code on this page today.
Contact Niagara Mohawk
To contact Niagara Mohawk, visit their website and select your location. From there, you will have a number of options to reach out regarding your Niagara Mohawk utility. You can also use their website to report outages, ask questions about rates, or check on your bills. Niagara Mohawk phone numbers vary by region, so be sure you’re using the right point of contact:
Massachusetts:
Power: 1-800-465-1212
Gas: 1-800-233-5325
New York:
Power and gas: 1-718-643-4050
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Frequently Asked Questions
Niagara Mohawk was acquired by National Grid in 2002 but still retains the name Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation in its annual reports.
The name Niagara Mohawk derives from the two rivers in the region. Originally, 59 power companies merged together creating Niagara Hudson Power Corp., which turned into the Niagara Mohawk Power Co. in 1950.
While National Grid’s current price to compare is 16.029 cents per kWh, this is set to change on February 1, 2025. The company’s proposed rate from February 1 through July 31, 2025, is 14.672 cents per kWh.
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