Gov. Kathy Hochul fights proposed Con Edison rate hikes

Con Edison's double-digit rate hike proposal gets fiery pushback from New Yorkers
There’s a new reason New Yorkers are worried about getting priced out of the city: Con Edison double-digit rate hikes on electricity and natural gas. The utility company proposed rate hikes that would increase the average electric bill by nearly 11.
‘Intolerable’: Hochul pushes back at Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes, says it makes New York less affordable
Gov. Kathy Hochul slammed on Tuesday a proposed Con Edison rate hike for New York energy users as “intolerable” — and said her office would be pushing back hard against the utility giant to stop it. Hochul said combating the proposed uptick in energy rates,
Gov. Kathy Hochul asks state regulators to reject Con Edison proposed rate hikes
The governor said the utility should not be able to raise costs on New Yorkers while continue paying large salaries.
Hochul, Torres call on state to reject Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes
Elected officials this week urged the state agency overseeing electricity and gas rates to reject Con Edison’s proposed double-digit hike, warning it would
Queens lawmakers rally against Con Edison’s 14% rate hike proposal
Several Queens elected officials are voicing their opposition to Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes for electricity and gas,
Gov. Kathy Hochul fights proposed Con Edison rate hikes, calls for audit of management compensation
Gov. Kathy Hochul says Con Edison needs to get back to the drawing board after proposing significant double-digit increases for natural gas and electric bills.
Gov. Kathy Hochul calls on DPS to reject Con Edison's proposal for rate increases
Gov. Kathy Hochul says Con Edison needs to get back to the drawing board after proposing significant double-digit increases for natural gas and electric bills. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado explains what the governor plans to do about it and what customers have to say.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul blasts Con Edison for proposed double-digit utility rate hike
New York’s top elected official is taking aim at Con Edison, one of New York City’s largest public utility companies, over a proposed rate hike that could cost New Yorkers hundreds of dollars each year.
Hochul moves to block Con Ed's 'outrageous' rate hike proposal: 'The cost of living is too damn high'
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that she will take action to block rising utility costs and protect consumers, calling for the rejection of Con Edison’s proposed rate increases.
Kathy Hochul orders audit of Con Ed salaries as utility pitches double-digit rate increases —costing New Yorkers thousands
The heat is on! Gov. Kathy Hochul’s regulators have launched a sweeping audit of executive compensation of New York’s utility ...
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New York to audit utility companies amid rate hikes
New York utility providers are being scrutinized to make sure management isn’t living too large as utility bills continue to ...
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NY officials rally alongside Westchester residents against Con Ed's proposed rate hikes
State Sen. Shelley Mayer and other Westchester lawmakers spoke out against Con Edison's proposed rate increase for 2026.
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Con Ed proposes massive rate hikes that could increase NYers gas, energy bills by $154 a month — thanks to Hochul’s green energy push
The sticker shock has one expert calling on Hochul and state lawmakers to put the brakes on green energy initiatives — ...
Your Con Edison bill could spike next year: Here’s why
New Yorkers may see their utility bills go up soon. Con Edison is pushing for double-digit rate hikes next year. The energy ...
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New York to audit utility company salaries amid rate hike concerns
Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered a statewide audit of executive salaries at major utility companies, aiming to ensure that ...