Sources: Syracuse, NY

Over 90% of the energy that powers Syracuse and the metro area comes from natural gas, nuclear power, and hydroelectric power. The state of New York only generates about 40% of the total energy consumption in the state. In order to fill the demand, NY most import energy from other states and Canada. Hydroelectric power makes up nearly 80% of all renewable energy generation in the state. However, most of the new renewable energy comes from solar and wind energy installation. Only 10% of Syracuse residents use electricity to heat their homes in the winter. For more information on Syracuse energy sources, see the graph below.