utility bills

The utility released a proposal in May that sharply increases gas and electricity rates. They're under review by the Public Service Commission.

The company is requesting a 15 percent increase in electricity delivery rates and 20 percent for natural gas by 2025. NYS regulators will scrutinize the plan over the next 11 months.

This week, Onondaga County is under a winter storm warning, flu shots are being recommended and the 50th Senate District winner is still unknown.

More than 1.3 million New Yorkers are behind on their utility bills and owe $1.5 billion collectively.

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The new bill would give ratepayers a say in rate increases, such as energy and heating, and dispute the increasing costs with utility companies.

New York state aims to help low-income residents get caught up on their utility bills, which many have been unable to pay due to the pandemic.

The commission that oversees public utilities warns electricity prices could go up as much as 12% in parts of the state.

The New York COVID utility protection is coming to an end. Those who are behind on their utility bills could face shut-offs of their heat, lights, and water just days before Christmas. The New York Democracy Alliance is calling for action to help those in danger of their utilities being taken away.

Scammers are pretending to be utility companies trying to collect on past-due bills.