Webb, Kelles pressing state to deny NYSEG, RG&E rate hike proposals

ALBANY, N.Y. (WHCU) — Two local state lawmakers are looking for protection for energy consumers. 

State Senator Lea Webb and Assemblymember Anna Kelles are among several other legislators who signed a letter Wednesday to the state Public Service Commission. They’re seeking to block proposed rate hikes from NYSEG and RG&E, who want to raise rates by double digits. Both companies are under investigation for billing irregularities, with one customer receiving a bill for $68,000.

The lawmakers want the PSC to deny the rate increases. 

Today, I sent a letter to the @NYSDPS along with @AMKelles & our colleagues urging the PSC to protect consumers against exorbitant rate hikes proposed by utility companies @NYSEandG and @RGandE and rampant billing issues impacting customers of both companies. pic.twitter.com/VHSO7Da0yT

— Lea Webb (@SenatorLeaWebb) April 12, 2023