Utility rate increases denounced by New York governor
By Steve Bittenbender (The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul had harsh words for two upstate utility providers who announced late last week they intend to seek rate increases that could cause consumers’ bills to jump by more than 20%. On Thursday, AVANGRID, Inc. said its New York State Electric and Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric applied to increase residential gas and electric rates with