Governor Kathy Hochul publicly condemned Con Edison's plan to increase gas and electric rates for New Yorkers, which could cost families an additional $1,848 annually. In a press conference, she highlighted the already heavy financial burden on citizens, referencing individuals switching to cheaper but less environmentally friendly heating options due to soaring gas bills. While she urged the state regulators to reject the proposed hikes, critics pointed out that such increases have occurred during her administration and blamed her green-energy initiatives for contributing to these rising costs.
"The burden is already high... someone who is switching to dirtier heating oil because he can't afford his gas bills."
"This is a real hit on families... They didn't budget for this. They weren't planning for this."
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