It should come as no surprise that people have concerns over the cost of gas and electric these days, as inflation and a general increase in the cost of living has impacted everyone. However, there’s been a common theme of great concern, and even outrage across the Hudson Valley over the last several months about Central Hudson bills and the new billing system that was rolled out.
Hudson Valley Residents Receiving Astronomical Central Hudson Bills
While Central Hudson warned customers of increases throughout the year, a drastic one hit the area a few months back after a 60 percent increase between August and September.
Central Hudson, in a press release, stated that they ‘purchase electricity and gas from third-party suppliers on behalf of customers. These costs are not marked up and Central Hudson does not profit from them, meaning customers pay the same rates as Central Hudson for the energy they use.’
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In the meantime, customers were also sharing concerns across social media, neighborhood groups and at town and city meetings about bill discrepancies from month to month and year to year, and lack of meter readings on a regular basis.
Hudson Valley Representatives Help Launch Investigation of Central Hudson Billing Practices
Months ago, several local Hudson Valley representatives worked to request a formal investigation by the New York Public Service Commission of Central Hudson’s billing practices. After a lengthy investigation, it was determined…
