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New York residents protest soaring electricity bills, with on-peak rates more than doubling from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026, sparking calls for investigation and consumer protections.
New York residents are protesting sharply rising electricity bills, with a petition led by Hudson Valley veteran Scott Harris calling for a New York Public Service Commission investigation into NYSEG rate hikes.
On-peak rates jumped from about 12 cents per kilowatt-hour in December 2025 to roughly 30 cents by February 2026, while off-peak rates also surged.
Despite some households cutting energy use by nearly half, bills have soared, straining families, seniors on fixed incomes, and small businesses.
Supporters report bills exceeding $500, including one individual on SSI facing a $581 charge.
The petition demands transparency, accountability, and potential consumer protections like refunds or rate caps, reflecting widespread frustration over affordability and utility oversight.
Los residentes de Nueva York protestan por el aumento de las facturas de electricidad, con tasas de pico más que duplicadas de diciembre de 2025 a febrero de 2026, lo que provocó llamados a investigar y proteger a los consumidores.