"Most people are feeling the pressure of rising prices, and it's no different when it comes to exorbitant energy bills which have become the unwelcome norm. Rate hikes for Con Edison's customers have recently gone into effect, leading many people to share their anguish on social media over the skyrocketing costs of their monthly payments for electricity and gas. The bills, which for some customers have resulted in increases of more than $70 a month, have sparked fierce pushback,"
"Disadvantaged New Yorkers-particularly low-income people and people of color-face the greatest burden because they are required to spend, on average, a disproportionate amount of their household income on energy bills. On top of that, they are more likely to live in older, less energy-efficient homes that require more energy to heat and cool, raising their energy bills even higher. Utilities make money by building new methane gas infrastructure and charging New Yorkers to cover the cost,"
Affordability dominates New Yorkers' concerns as energy bills rise and Con Edison rate hikes have increased some household bills by more than $70 per month. Low-income people and people of color bear a disproportionate share of energy costs and often live in older, less energy-efficient housing that increases consumption. Utilities profit by constructing new methane gas infrastructure and charging customers to cover those costs, creating repeated rate increases and misaligned incentives with climate goals. A recently passed bill would repeal the 100-foot rule, which enables $200 million in customer-funded utility spending annually, and awaits the governor's signature.
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