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New York State Department of Public Service

Con Ed 'Sudden Rate Spike' Sparks Backlash, Reports Say Con Ed 'Sudden Rate Spike' Sparks Backlash, Reports Say
Con Ed 'Sudden Rate Spike' Sparks Backlash, Reports Say Con Edison’s proposed price hike has drawn the ire of customers and lawmakers alike, according to new reports. The utility company - which supplies gas, electric, and steam to more than 3.5 million New York residents and businesses - announced that beginning in 2023, it plans to increase its electric bills by more than 11 percent, and gas by at least 18 percent. Original story - Con Ed Planning New Price Hike The increase is required to fund “investments in clean energy, as well as infrastructure upgrades that will help keep customers in service during severe weather,” according to Con Ed…
Public Hearings On Power Outage Response Set For Somers, Pound Ridge Public Hearings On Power Outage Response Set For Somers, Pound Ridge
Public Hearings On Power Outage Response Set For Somers, Pound Ridge With winter weather seemingly finished, Northern Westchester residents will have their chance to speak out about the recent response to a rash of Nor’easters that rocked the region, leaving hundreds in the dark for days. The New York State Department of Public Service is currently investigating the preparedness and response of each of New York’s seven major electric companies, including Con Edison, recently announcing a series of public meetings to allow members of the community the opportunity to have their say. According to officials, as part of the investigation, “the Department will con…