Tomorrow, the NYS Public Service Commission will hold an in-person public statement hearing in the Bronx regarding Con Edison's proposed hikes in electric and gas delivery rates. The event in The Bronx will be held at Residence Inn Marriott Meeting Rooms A and B at 1776 Eastchester Road Bronx, NY, 10461 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
In February of this year, Con Edison proposed a double-digit rate increase for the more than 3.4 million customers they serve in New York and Westchester Counties. If approved, New Yorkers would see an 11.4% increase on their electric bill and a 13.3% increase on their gas bill, which would heavily impact the residents of the Bronx. If this rate hike gets approved, it would be the fourth increase in the past three years. Read my statement about these proposed hikes here.
It is incredibly important that as many Bronxites participate in this hearing. The Bronx already has the highest energy burden share in New York City and one of the highest of any county in the state, paying an average of $251 per month. Our City is already in an affordability crisis and these hikes could prove devastating to our families. Your voice matters so make it heard!
Here are ways you can participate:
In-Person
It is not necessary to make an appointment in advance or to present written material to speak at an in-person hearing. Individuals will be called to speak after completing a request card.
Each public statement hearing will be open for at least thirty minutes or until everyone wishing to speak has been heard or other reasonable arrangements have been made to include their comments in the record. A verbatim transcript of each public statement hearing will be included in the record of these proceedings.
Other Ways to Comment
For those who cannot attend or prefer not to speak at a public statement hearing, there are several other ways to provide your comments to the Commission. All comments should refer to “Case 25-E-0072 – Con Edison” or “Case 25-G-0073 – Con Edison.” All comments must be received by November 21, 2025.
Internet
Go to www.dps.ny.gov, click on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”), enter “25-E-0072” or “25-G-0073” in the “Search by Case Number” box, and then click on “Post Comments” at the top right of the page. NOTE: Electronic filing of comments is strongly encouraged.
Comments may be mailed to the Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York, 12223-1350.
Sincerely,
Gustavo Rivera
New York State Senate
33rd District
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