New York utility bills have soared by $154 monthly over the last five years, despite a significant increase in wind and solar energy. ConEd is seeking further rate hikes of 11% for power and 13% for gas to meet state green energy targets. Critics point to former Governor Cuomo’s policies, including a fracking ban and blocked pipelines, as major contributors to the rising costs. The state's energy prices are among the highest in the nation, with the average New Yorker paying 24.4 cents per kilowatt-hour, emphasizing the failures of the state's renewable energy transition efforts.
'Despite the tripling of US wind and solar capacity, ConEd bills have risen, highlighting failures in green policies that have not reduced energy costs as promised.'
'Cuomo's bans on fracking and pipeline projects have kept New York reliant on expensive energy, while neighboring states benefit from lower costs and job creation.'
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