NEW YORK (PIX11) — Con Edison customers rallied in Union Square Friday, voicing their opposition to the company’s plan to increase electricity and gas bills, if approved by the state.
Demonstrators say the proposed rate hikes would devastate working-class New Yorkers. They are urging state leaders to stop the rate hikes and invest in a publicly driven energy system that lowers costs, meets climate goals, improves air quality, and creates green union jobs.
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The utility company’s proposed hikes include 11.4% for electricity and 13.3% for natural gas. Gustavo Gordillo is a Con Ed customer who says a rate increase would hit him hard.
“It’s going to affect me because I can’t afford to pay more,” he said. “I’m a regular working-class New Yorker. I came [to the rally] after my job. I work hard for my money, and I don’t want to be giving more of it.”…