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Residents urge council to support Hudson Valley Power Authority as alternative to Central Hudson

2665154 · January 7, 2025
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Multiple Kingston residents used public comment to urge the council to back a Hudson Valley Power Authority or public power option, citing high electricity costs, alleged unfair practices by Central Hudson and support for local control of energy.

Several residents used the Jan. 7 public comment period to urge the Kingston Common Council to support the creation of a Hudson Valley Power Authority or other public‑power alternatives to Central Hudson.

Cam (Ham) Miller of 89 Green Street criticized Central Hudson’s rate increases and customer service record, called the company’s actions “price gouging” during the…

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