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Committee hears report on Con Edison rate increases; members consider full‑board letter
Initiative Committee · February 20, 2026
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A committee member reported Con Edison’s planned rate increases for 2026 and subsequent years and urged a full‑board discussion about drafting a response. Members discussed engaging elected officials and preparing a sign‑on letter to express community concerns.
Committee member Chris told the Initiative Committee that Con Edison is implementing multi‑year rate increases beginning in 2026 and provided percentage figures cited in committee discussion: "January 1 is gonna be 3.5 electricity, 4.4 gas," with…
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