One Auburn man’s $315 power bill ballooned to nearly $1,000 in just months — and it could climb higher if NYSEG’s proposed rate hikes go through, according to The Citizen. The utility wants to raise electric rates by 23.7% and gas by 33.5%, sparking public backlash at a packed hearing.
Dozens slammed the plan, calling it unaffordable for seniors, small businesses, and low-income residents. Critics also blasted NYSEG’s smart meters and the planned closure of its Auburn office, which many still rely on for billing issues.
State regulators say it’ll take months to review the proposal, with more public hearings ahead and a final decision likely in 2026…