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Utility resources are abundant in Syracuse. Our central
location in New York State makes us a center point for utilities.
Both National Grid (the region’s
leading gas and electric provider) and Verizon have a corporate
presence in Syracuse.
The City of Syracuse Water Department and the Onondaga County
Water Authority each manage plentiful and high quality drinking
water systems.
| Electric Power |
| Name of Company |
National Grid |
| Communities Served |
All |
| Company-Net Importer or Exporter of Power |
Distribution Company |
| % of Reserve Margin Including generation
and Net Purchases |
18% |
| Name of Power Pool Membership |
NYS-ISO (Independent System
Operator |
| State Electirc Power Deregulated (if yes,
when) |
Yes, September 1, 1998 |
Average Cost
per KWH (cents) |
Small
50 kW & 18,000 kWh |
Medium
300 kW & 140,000 kWh |
Large
750 kW & 260,000 kWh |
| Economic Development Zone (EDZ) |
7.38 |
7.28 |
7.34 |
| Full Tariff |
11.1 |
11.02 |
12.19 |
| Natural
Gas |
| Name of Provider |
National Grid |
| Average Cost for Industrial Users ($per
mcf) |
$.80-.90/mcf |
| Firm Contract Rates |
Yes |
| Interruptible Service Rates |
Yes |
| Telecommunications |
| Local Service
Providers |
| Number in Area |
3 |
| Central Office Location |
Verizon |
| Address |
201 S.State St. Syracuse |
| Switch Technology |
100% Digital |
| Fiber Service Provided |
Yes w/FiOS fiber to prem. |
| Monitored Remotely or On-Site |
Both |
| ISDN Availability |
Yes |
| ISDN /Available from this Switch |
Yes |
| Central Office on Self-Healing Fiber Ring |
Yes, Sonet Available |
| Dual Feed from 2 Separate Switching Offices Likely Available |
Yes |
| Long Distance
Providers |
| Number in Area |
6 |
| Points of Presence (POPs) |
Verizon |
| Location |
201 S. State St. Syracuse |
| Carrier |
Verizon |
| Microwave or Hardwire |
Both |
| Dual Fiber feed from the Central Switching Office (of Local Exhange Carrier) |
Yes |
| Diverse Routing Available |
Yes |
| Water Availability |
| Major Source |
Skaneateles Lake |
Lake Ontario |
Otisco Lake |
| Area Served |
City of Syracuse |
Onondaga County |
Onondaga County |
% of Population Increase that
could be served
from the source |
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5-10% |
| Water Treatment |
| Name of Provider |
City of
Syracuse |
Metropolitan Water Board |
Onondaga County Water Authority |
| Rated Capacity (mgd) |
58 |
50 |
24 |
| Average Daily Demand (mgd) |
45 |
25 |
16.239 |
| Peak Demand (mgd) |
56 |
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18.271 |
| Chemical Breakdown of Water |
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| Cost per 1000 Gallons-Residential |
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$1.65 |
| Cost per 1000 Gallons-Industrial >500,000g/m |
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$1.03 |
| Water Connect Fee |
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| Sewer Treatment |
| Name of Provider |
Most areas are served by the Onondaga County Water Environment Protection Department. |
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