Clinton County, New York: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Plattsburgh, Peru and Beekmantown
Clinton County sits inside the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Clinton County. Clinton County is home to Plattsburgh, Peru, Beekmantown and Schuyler Falls. 2 MW of new generation is planned here across 1 unit, led by Cavern Solar, LLC (solar). Construction employs 1,171, down 23.9% since 2019. Employers here counted 31,572 jobs in 2025, down 8.5% from 2019.
Cities and towns in Clinton County
Clinton County is home to Plattsburgh, Peru, Beekmantown and Schuyler Falls.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Altona, Au Sable Forks, Cadyville, Chazy, Cumberland Head, Keeseville, Lyon Mountain, Mooers, Morrisonville, Parc, Peru, Plattsburgh West, Redford, West Chazy.
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 Clinton County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 79,713 | 78,138 | ▼ 2.0% | 34th of 62 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 34,506 | 31,572 | ▼ 8.5% | 60th of 62 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $46,331 | $62,777 | ▲ 35.5% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,539 | 1,171 | ▼ 23.9% | 55th of 55 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 4.2% | 4.4% | ▲ 0.2pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 31 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 2 MW | 0% of today's fleet | 43rd of 43 by size |
Its power plants have 871 MW of capacity, 57% of it wind. 31 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. is the largest utility serving Clinton County, one of 4 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 17.22¢/kWh in 2024. Unemployment was 4.4% in August 2026, against 4.2% in 2019. 78,138 people live here, down 2.0% since 2020.
Who powers Clinton County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +31 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Clinton County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | Investor Owned | Bundled | 1,532,294 | 17.22¢ | 24% |
| New York State Elec & Gas Corp | Investor Owned | Bundled | 792,300 | 18.32¢ | 23% |
| City of Plattsburgh - (NY) | Municipal | Bundled | 8,801 | 5.02¢ | 19% |
| Village of Rouses Point - (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 24
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wind | 494 MW | 57% |
| Natural gas | 286 MW | 33% |
| Hydro | 53 MW | 6% |
| Solar | 32 MW | 4% |
| Other technologies | 6 MW | 1% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Facility | Saranac Power Partners LP | Natural gas | 286 MW | 1994 |
| Marble River Wind Farm | Marble River, LLC | Wind | 215 MW | 2012 |
| Clinton | Valcour Operating Services, LLC | Wind | 100 MW | 2008 |
| Altona | Valcour Operating Services, LLC | Wind | 98 MW | 2009 |
| Ellenburg | Valcour Operating Services, LLC | Wind | 81 MW | 2008 |
| High Falls - Saranac NY | New York State Elec & Gas Corp | Hydro | 15 MW | 1948 |
Planned generation 1
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavern | Solar Photovoltaic | 2 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2027 | Cavern Solar, LLC |
The Clinton County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 31,572 | $62,777 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 1,171 | $71,410 | 0.70 |
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 Clinton County
1 data center in Clinton County is on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Clinton County and its neighbors
Of the 4 counties that border Clinton County, Chittenden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | 78,138 | ▼ 8.5% | 871 MW | 2 MW | 1 | — |
| Chittenden County VT | 169,115 | ▲ 0.5% | 196 MW | 16 MW | 6 | — |
| Essex County | 36,438 | ▲ 4.0% | 78 MW | — | — | — |
| Franklin County | 46,500 | ▼ 2.9% | 230 MW | 105 MW | 2 | — |
| Grand Isle County VT | 7,511 | ▲ 13.5% | 1 MW | — | — | — |
More of New York
Clinton County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Clinton County, New York?
4 utilities have service territory in Clinton County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp, City of Plattsburgh - (NY), Village of Rouses Point - (NY). The largest, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., charged residential customers 17.22¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is Plattsburgh, NY in?
Plattsburgh is in Clinton County, New York. About 19,744 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Clinton County?
24 operating plants with 871 MW of capacity. The largest is Saranac Facility (286 MW, natural gas).
How much new power is planned in Clinton County?
2 MW across 1 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 0 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Cavern Solar, LLC.
Are there data centers in Clinton County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Clinton County.
Is Clinton County adding jobs?
Employers counted 31,572 jobs in 2025 against 34,506 in 2019 (-8.5%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 1,539 to 1,171.
Does Clinton County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Clinton County. New York has 35 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.