Saratoga County, New York: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs and Halfmoon
Saratoga County sits inside the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Saratoga County. Saratoga County is home to Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, Halfmoon and Milton. 18 MW of new generation is planned here across 4 units, led by Bloomfield Solar, LLC (solar). 3 MW of it is already under construction or built. Construction employs 5,402, up 6.6% since 2019. 98 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar.
Cities and towns in Saratoga County
Saratoga County is home to Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, Halfmoon and Milton.
And 2 smaller places.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Clifton Gardens, Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek, Country Knolls, Hadley, Milton, North Ballston Spa.
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 Saratoga County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 235,815 | 241,343 | ▲ 2.3% | 16th of 62 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 89,429 | 93,945 | ▲ 5.0% | 7th of 62 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $53,330 | $69,244 | ▲ 29.8% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 5,066 | 5,402 | ▲ 6.6% | 23rd of 55 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 609 | 436 | ▼ 28.4% | — |
| Power line construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 47 | 232 | ▲ 393.6% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.2% | 3.2% | ● 0.0pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 98 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 18 MW | 3% of today's fleet | 30th of 43 by size |
Its power plants have 582 MW of capacity, 57% of it hydro. Employers here counted 93,945 jobs in 2025, up 5.0% from 2019 (the 7th fastest growth of 62 New York counties). Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. is the largest utility serving Saratoga County, one of 2 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 17.22¢/kWh in 2024. 241,343 people live here, up 2.3% since 2020. Unemployment was 3.2% in August 2026, against 3.2% in 2019. Electrical contractors employ 436, down 28.4% since 2019 against down 6.8% statewide, at an average $86,035 a year.
Who powers Saratoga County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +98 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Saratoga 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% |
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 38
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 332 MW | 57% |
| Natural gas | 147 MW | 25% |
| Solar | 83 MW | 14% |
| Battery storage | 20 MW | 3% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indeck Corinth Energy Center | Indeck-Corinth Ltd Partnership | Natural gas | 147 MW | 1995 |
| Curtis Palmer Hydroelectric | Palmer Hydroelectric | Hydro | 59 MW | 1985 |
| Spier Falls | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | Hydro | 56 MW | 1924 |
| Hudson Falls Hydroelectric Project | Boralex Hydro Operations Inc | Hydro | 44 MW | 1995 |
| Stewarts Bridge | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | Hydro | 38 MW | 1952 |
| Sherman Island | Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP | Hydro | 36 MW | 1923 |
Planned generation 4
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Solar | Solar Photovoltaic | 5 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2027 | Bloomfield Solar, LLC |
| Bridgewater 2 | Solar Photovoltaic | 5 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2030 | Bridgewater Solar 2, LLC |
| Bridgewater 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | 5 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2030 | Bridgewater Solar, LLC |
| TJA-NY-1806 Perth Rd Galway, LLC | Solar Photovoltaic | 3 MW | Built, not yet operating | 2026 | Dimension Energy LLC |
The Saratoga County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 93,945 | $69,244 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 5,402 | $90,161 | 1.09 |
| Electrical contractors | 436 | $86,035 | 0.64 |
| Power and communication line construction | 232 | $111,921 | 1.53 |
| Data processing and hosting | 195 | $215,888 | 0.67 |
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 Saratoga County
1 data center in Saratoga County is on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Saratoga County and its neighbors
Of the 8 counties that border Saratoga County, Albany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga County | 241,343 | ▲ 5.0% | 582 MW | 18 MW | 1 | — |
| Albany County | 321,225 | ▲ 1.0% | 1,517 MW | 5 MW | 11 | — |
| Fulton County | 52,216 | ▼ 3.2% | 78 MW | 40 MW | — | — |
| Hamilton County | 5,006 | ▼ 7.6% | — | — | — | — |
| Montgomery County | 50,046 | ▲ 1.6% | 176 MW | 340 MW | — | — |
| Rensselaer County | 160,510 | ▲ 3.4% | 949 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Schenectady County | 162,581 | ▼ 2.8% | 76 MW | — | — | — |
| Warren County | 65,020 | ▼ 2.7% | 51 MW | 5 MW | — | — |
| Washington County | 59,353 | ▼ 3.6% | 72 MW | — | — | — |
More of New York
Saratoga County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Saratoga County, New York?
2 utilities have service territory in Saratoga County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., New York State Elec & Gas Corp. The largest, Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., charged residential customers 17.22¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is Clifton Park, NY in?
Clifton Park is in Saratoga County, New York. About 37,775 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Saratoga Springs, NY in?
Saratoga Springs is in Saratoga County, New York. About 28,768 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Halfmoon, NY in?
Halfmoon is in Saratoga County, New York. About 26,658 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Saratoga County?
38 operating plants with 582 MW of capacity. The largest is Indeck Corinth Energy Center (147 MW, natural gas).
How much new power is planned in Saratoga County?
18 MW across 4 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 3 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Bloomfield Solar, LLC.
Are there data centers in Saratoga County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Saratoga County.
Is Saratoga County adding jobs?
Employers counted 93,945 jobs in 2025 against 89,429 in 2019 (+5.0%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 5,066 to 5,402.
Does Saratoga County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Saratoga County. New York has 35 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.