Central Hudson Gas & Electric Phone Numbers

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Central Hudson Gas & Electric's main customer service phone number is 1-845-452-2700.

About Central Hudson

Central Hudson Gas and Electric is a utility based in Poughkeepsie, NY that was founded in 1900. With around 300,000 electricity customers, and about 78,000 natural gas customers, Central Hudson serves 2,600 square miles across eight counties, including Kingston and Dutchess.

Customer Service Phone Numbers

Central Hudson's customer service hours are as follows: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

  • Main Customer Service Line (inside the 845 area code): 845-452-2700
  • Outside the 845 Area code: 1-800-527-2714
  • TDD/TTY - Hearing and Speech Impaired: 1-800-635-6315 or dial 711

Bill Pay Phone Number

Call 1-845-452-2700 or 1-800-527-2714 (if outside the 845 area code) to pay your bills over the phone with an automated system.

You can also press 0 to speak with an operator.

Contractor and Excavator Phone Numbers

Contractors can call 1-845-452-2700 or if outside the 845 area code, 1-800-527-2714. Also be sure to call the New York Dig Safely hotline at 1-800-962-7962 or 811, between 2 to 10 business days before digging.

Phone Number for Power Outage

To report a power outage in New York state, call Central Hudson's electricity emergency line at 1-845-452-2700, open 24/7. For dangerous electricity emergencies, leave your home and get to a safe place before calling.

Central Hudson Natural Gas Emergency Phone Number

Call 1-800-942-8274, after leaving your home and getting to a safe place.