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Committee to memorialize PSC scrutiny of NYSEG rate increases amid concerns over rising utility costs
Summary
Members agreed to circulate a memorializing resolution urging the Public Service Commission to scrutinize NYSEG rate increases after members reported large recent spikes in electric and gas bills and cited a NYSERDA analysis raising statewide cost concerns.
Staff circulated a memorializing resolution asking the New York State Public Service Commission to scrutinize NYSEG rate increases; committee members said such a resolution shows local awareness and urged that Albany hear constituents' concerns.
During discussion several members described large bill increases for homes and small businesses: one member said a restaurant electric bill rose from $1,200 to $5,400 in a month; another said gas bills more than doubled in February. One member also referenced an analysis the member said NYSERDA sent to the governor's office indicating potential climb in household energy costs under CLCPA scenarios. The committee moved, seconded and passed a motion to memorialize the PSC to review NYSEG rate increases.
Staff said circulating the memorializing resolution "never hurts" because it lets Albany officials know local concerns, while other members said it shows the county is doing what it can to signal constituent worry about energy costs.
