Increases in electric rates and the cost of road salt are affecting the Jamestown Departments of Public Works and Parks’ budgets. Interim Director of Public Works Mark Roetzer shared with City Council that the departments are facing a 9.75% … [Read more...]
NYS Utilities Will Have Adequate Supplies of Natural Gas, Electric To Meet Winter Demands
The New York State Public Service Commission has announced that it expects the state’s utilities will have adequate supplies of natural gas and electricity on hand to meet the demands of residential and commercial customers in New York State this … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Applies For Nearly 10% Electric Rate Increase
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has applied for a nearly 10% electric rate increase. BPU General Manager David Leathers said the utility filed for a 9.96% increase with the State Public Service Commission in July. He said they anticipate … [Read more...]
National Fuel Announces Rate Increase
National Fuel announced it will increase its base delivery rates and charges for gas service for New York customers on January 1, 2025. The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the increase on Thursday. National Fuel said … [Read more...]
National Grid Seeking Rate Hike From NYS Public Service Commission
National Grid is requesting the New York State Public Service Commission approve a 15-20% rate hike for residential electric and gas customers. National Grid has filed a plan with the PSC that looks to reset electric and natural gas delivery … [Read more...]
April is ‘Safe Digging Month’ in the U.S.
April is "Safe Digging Month" in the United States. The New York State Public Service Commission is highlighting the importance of safe digging to remind excavators and contractors that State law requires them to call one of the State's toll-free … [Read more...]
NYS Public Service Commission: Utilities Will Have Adequate Supplies To Meet Demands This Winter
The New York State Public Service Commission has announced that it expects the State’s utilities will have adequate supplies of natural gas and electricity on hand to meet the demands of residential and commercial customers in New York State this … [Read more...]
New State Bill To Protect NY Consumers From Surprise Energy Bill Price Increases
A bill signed into law on Wednesday is designed to protect New York consumers from surprise price increases to their energy bills. The bill signed by Governor Kathy Hochul requires energy service companies to obtain the consent of the customer … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Telephone, DFT Given Permission To Stop Printing, Delivering Phone Books
The New York State Public Service Commission has granted Cassadaga Telephone Corporation, and Dunkirk and Fredonia Telephone Company (DFT Communications) permission to stop printing and delivering phone books to all of its customers. The two … [Read more...]
People Reminded to Call UDig NY Before Digging, Excavation Projects
As part of "Safe Digging Month," people are reminded to call "8-1-1" before starting digging, excavation, or demolition projects. The New York State Public Service Commission is highlighting the importance of safe digging along with reminding … [Read more...]
