National Grid to raise utility rates, sparking local frustration in Northern New York

The New York State Public Service Commission has approved National Grid’s request to increase gas and electric rates by nearly $1 billion through April 2027, impacting over 2 million customers in upstate New York.Customers can expect to see their monthly electric bills increase by about $14 and their gas bills by nearly $8, with rates set to rise each year for the next two years.In the North Country, neighbors and businesses have been expressing their frustrations over rising utility rates for months. The increasing costs have been criticized by local leaders, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

NEW YORK —

The New York State Public Service Commission has approved National Grid’s request to increase gas and electric rates by nearly $1 billion through April 2027, impacting over 2 million customers in upstate New York.

Customers can expect to see their monthly electric bills increase by about $14 and their gas bills by nearly $8, with rates set to rise each year for the next two years.

In the North Country, neighbors and businesses have been expressing their frustrations over rising utility rates for months. The increasing costs have been criticized by local leaders, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.