New utility rate hikes across parts of upstate New York went into effect Monday.
National Grid says residential electricity customers that use an average of 625 kilowatt-hours per month would see an estimated monthly bill increase of $14.32 the first year, $6.44 in the second year and $4.34 in year three. Residential natural gas customers that use an average of 78 therms per month would see an estimated total monthly bill increase of $7.66 in the first year, $8.08 in the second year and $9.18 in year three, the company said.
The rate plan will enhance energy affordability programs, enable reliability and resiliency investments, promote economic growth and advance New York state’s energy goals, National Grid said…