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...]
BPU Approves 3% Water Rate Increase, Hears Electric Budget Presentation
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities passed a 3% water rate increase for 2023 at its meeting Monday. While the water division has an increase, the wastewater division rate is staying the same. The rate will be effective January 1, 2023. The … [Read more...]
NYS Public Service Commission: Utilities Should Be Able to Meet Fuel Demand During Winter
The New York State Public Service Commission says that it expects utility companies in New York 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 Area Code Coming to Western New York
A new area code is coming to Western New York. The New York State Public Service Commission announced that residential, business and wireless customers within the existing 716 area code region should begin to prepare for the introduction of the … [Read more...]