Council members urge ConEd to block rate hikes, claim it lacks commitment to enroll New Yorkers in affordability program

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Several dozen council members have penned a letter urging New York State energy authorities and Governor Kathy Hochul to block the proposed utility rate hikes coming down the pipeline.

The letter was sent on July 13 to Rory Christian, who chairs the Public Service Commission (PSC), and commissioners of the PSC. 

Con Edison, the PSC, New York City, the New York State Department of Public Service, and other parties had filed a joint proposal earlier this year in February seeking approval to increase Con Edison’s annual electric and gas delivery revenues over three years.