Broome County, New York: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Union, Binghamton and Vestal
Broome County sits inside the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Broome County. Broome County is home to Union, Binghamton, Vestal and Johnson City. 15 MW of new generation is planned here across 3 units, led by Endicott NY Solar Farm, LLC (solar). 10 MW of it is already under construction or built. Construction employs 3,743, up 7.2% since 2019. 180 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly wind.
Cities and towns in Broome County
Broome County is home to Union, Binghamton, Vestal and Johnson City.
- Deposit also extends into Delaware County.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Binghamton University, Chenango Bridge, Endwell, Glen Aubrey.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Broome County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 198,145 | 195,736 | ▼ 1.2% | 19th of 62 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 85,669 | 83,845 | ▼ 2.1% | 33rd of 62 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $46,789 | $63,783 | ▲ 36.3% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 3,493 | 3,743 | ▲ 7.2% | 22nd of 55 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 552 | 577 | ▲ 4.5% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 4.4% | 4.5% | ▲ 0.1pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 180 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 15 MW | 8% of today's fleet | 33rd of 43 by size |
Electrical contractors employ 577, up 4.5% since 2019 against down 6.8% statewide, at an average $79,450 a year. Its power plants have 188 MW of capacity, 59% of it wind. Employers here counted 83,845 jobs in 2025, down 2.1% from 2019. New York State Elec & Gas Corp is the largest utility serving Broome County, one of 3 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 18.32¢/kWh in 2024, above the 17.22¢ median for New York utilities. Unemployment was 4.5% in August 2026, against 4.4% in 2019. 195,736 people live here, down 1.2% since 2020.
Who powers Broome County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +180 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Broome County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York State Elec & Gas Corp | Investor Owned | Bundled | 792,300 | 18.32¢ | 23% |
| Village of Endicott - (NY) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Village of Marathon - (NY) | — | — | — | — | — |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 12
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wind | 112 MW | 59% |
| Solar | 72 MW | 39% |
| Other technologies | 4 MW | 2% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestone Wind, LLC | Bluestone Wind, LLC | Wind | 112 MW | 2023 |
| NY8 - Puckett Solar | MN8 Energy LLC | Solar | 20 MW | 2022 |
| NSF Union | NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation | Solar | 15 MW | 2025 |
| Cafferty Hill Solar | Generate Capital | Solar | 5 MW | 2022 |
| Coventry Solar Site 2 | NSF Coventry Site 2, LLC | Solar | 5 MW | 2024 |
| Coventry Solar Site 3 | NSF Coventry Site 3, LLC | Solar | 5 MW | 2024 |
Planned generation 3
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endicott | Solar Photovoltaic | 5 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2027 | Endicott NY Solar Farm, LLC |
| Watson 2 | Solar Photovoltaic | 5 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2027 | NY Union II, LLC |
| Watson 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | 5 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2027 | NY Union I, LLC |
The Broome County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 83,845 | $63,783 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 3,743 | $84,655 | 0.84 |
| Electrical contractors | 577 | $79,450 | 0.95 |
| Data processing and hosting | 304 | $39,527 | 1.17 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Broome County
1 data center in Broome County is on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Broome County and its neighbors
Of the 6 counties that border Broome County, Chenango County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broome County | 195,736 | ▼ 2.1% | 188 MW | 15 MW | 1 | — |
| Chenango County | 45,715 | ▲ 3.5% | 28 MW | 103 MW | — | — |
| Cortland County | 45,850 | ▼ 4.7% | 65 MW | 95 MW | — | — |
| Delaware County | 44,305 | ▼ 3.8% | 2 MW | — | — | — |
| Susquehanna County PA | 38,237 | ▼ 6.9% | 22 MW | — | — | — |
| Tioga County | 47,453 | ▼ 2.2% | 76 MW | 23 MW | — | — |
| Wayne County PA | 51,703 | ▲ 4.3% | 104 MW | 3 MW | — | 1 |
More of New York
Broome County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Broome County, New York?
3 utilities have service territory in Broome County in the EIA-861 2024 report: New York State Elec & Gas Corp, Village of Endicott - (NY), Village of Marathon - (NY). The largest, New York State Elec & Gas Corp, charged residential customers 18.32¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is Union, NY in?
Union is in Broome County, New York. About 53,972 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Binghamton, NY in?
Binghamton is in Broome County, New York. About 46,418 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Vestal, NY in?
Vestal is in Broome County, New York. About 32,055 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Broome County?
12 operating plants with 188 MW of capacity. The largest is Bluestone Wind, LLC (112 MW, wind).
How much new power is planned in Broome County?
15 MW across 3 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 10 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Endicott NY Solar Farm, LLC.
Are there data centers in Broome County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Broome County.
Is Broome County adding jobs?
Employers counted 83,845 jobs in 2025 against 85,669 in 2019 (-2.1%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 3,493 to 3,743.
Does Broome County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Broome County. New York has 35 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.