Washington County, New York: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Kingsbury, Hudson Falls and White Creek
No data center or power plant project is on record in Washington County, but the national build-out still reaches it through its utility bill, its labor market and the projects next door. Washington County is home to Kingsbury, Hudson Falls, White Creek and Fort Edward. Next door, Rutland County, Vermont, has 1 data center. Construction employs 804, up 9.1% since 2019. 38 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. Electrical contractors employ 89, up 6.0% since 2019 against down 6.8% statewide, at an average $70,900 a year.
Cities and towns in Washington County
Washington County is home to Kingsbury, Hudson Falls, White Creek and Fort Edward.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): North Granville, Salem.
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 Washington County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 61,127 | 59,353 | ▼ 2.9% | 42nd of 62 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 15,409 | 14,858 | ▼ 3.6% | 44th of 62 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $45,788 | $59,202 | ▲ 29.3% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 737 | 804 | ▲ 9.1% | 17th of 55 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 84 | 89 | ▲ 6.0% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.8% | 3.3% | ▼ 0.5pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 38 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — |
Employers here counted 14,858 jobs in 2025, down 3.6% from 2019. Its power plants have 72 MW of capacity, 58% of it solar. Unemployment was 3.3% in August 2026, against 3.8% in 2019. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. is the largest utility serving Washington County, one of 2 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 17.22¢/kWh in 2024. 59,353 people live here, down 2.9% since 2020.
Who powers Washington County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +38 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Washington 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 15
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar | 42 MW | 58% |
| Hydro | 16 MW | 22% |
| Other technologies | 14 MW | 20% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelabrator Hudson Falls | Wheelabrator Environmental Systems | Other technologies | 14 MW | 1991 |
| Dahowa Hydro | GR Catalyst Two LLC | Hydro | 10 MW | 1987 |
| Cambridge Solar | Generate Capital | Solar | 5 MW | 2025 |
| Eden Dowmont Road | Dowmont Solar, LLC | Solar | 5 MW | 2024 |
| Eden Hidden Meadows | Hidden Meadows Solar, LLC | Solar | 5 MW | 2024 |
| Geer Road Solar 1 CSG | AES Clean Energy | Solar | 5 MW | 2025 |
The Washington County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 14,858 | $59,202 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 804 | $80,178 | 1.02 |
| Electrical contractors | 89 | $70,900 | 0.83 |
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 Washington County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Washington County. New York has 35 local measures on record statewide.
Washington County and its neighbors
Of the 7 counties that border Washington County, Rensselaer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 59,353 | ▼ 3.6% | 72 MW | — | — | — |
| Addison County VT | 38,048 | ▲ 4.3% | 46 MW | 50 MW | — | — |
| Bennington County VT | 36,630 | ▼ 4.3% | 44 MW | 22 MW | — | — |
| Essex County | 36,438 | ▲ 4.0% | 78 MW | — | — | — |
| Rensselaer County | 160,510 | ▲ 3.4% | 949 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Rutland County VT | 59,653 | ▼ 5.4% | 35 MW | 20 MW | 1 | — |
| Saratoga County | 241,343 | ▲ 5.0% | 582 MW | 18 MW | 1 | — |
| Warren County | 65,020 | ▼ 2.7% | 51 MW | 5 MW | — | — |
More of New York
Washington County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Washington County, New York?
2 utilities have service territory in Washington 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 Kingsbury, NY in?
Kingsbury is in Washington County, New York. About 12,829 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Washington County?
15 operating plants with 72 MW of capacity. The largest is Wheelabrator Hudson Falls (14 MW, other technologies).
Are there data centers in Washington County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Washington County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Rutland County.
Is Washington County adding jobs?
Employers counted 14,858 jobs in 2025 against 15,409 in 2019 (-3.6%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 737 to 804.
Does Washington County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Washington County. New York has 35 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.