NYSEG requested a rate increase with the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) on June 30, 2025 which will be decided in 2026 to increase NYSEG delivery rates by 35% for electricity and 39.4% for natural gas which would go into effect on May 1, 2026. NYSEG last asked for a price increase in 2024 which took effect on May 1, 2025. This is in ADDITION to the price increases we are experiencing NOW. While Hochul has challenged this proposal, we need to voice our opposition.

What can we do?

  1. Post your comments on the NY Public Service Commission FACEBOOK-https://www.facebook.com/NYSPSC/
  2. File a complaint with the New York Public Service Commission (PSC ) online- https://www3.dps.ny.gov/ocs/itxgate.nsf/wdps_complaint.xsp
  3. Hochul has been highly critical of proposed electricity rate hikes so continue to support her efforts by going on the NY Public Service Commission facebook page and posting your comments.

Throughout 2025, Hochul has publicly and forcefully opposed significant rate increases sought by several utility companies in New York:

  • National Grid:After Hochul’s Department of Public Service (DPS) scrutinized the company’s rate case, the Public Service Commission (PSC) dramatically reduced National Grid’s initial rate request in August 2025.
  • NYSEG and RG&E:In July 2025, Hochul called on the DPS to scrutinize and protect consumers from “unacceptably high” rate hikes proposed by New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E).
  • New York Power Authority (NYPA):In February 2025, she demanded that NYPA suspend a proposed electric rate hike, stating that “Too many New Yorkers are already falling behind on their energy bills”.
  • Con Edison:She blasted a proposed Con Edison rate hike as “unconscionable” in February 2025 and directed the DPS to audit the company

Learn moreWhy does NYSEG want a price increase 2026– Why they want an increase, are they profitable, problem of past due bills.