Rate Cases
CLP closely monitors utility actions and policies as a community-based organization working to create a locally-based clean energy economy. We participate in rate cases and state-level regulatory proceedings to protect ratepayers, keep energy costs down, and support opportunities for residents and businesses in the Mid-Hudson region to enjoy the benefits of renewable energy ownership and clean energy development.
CLP Opposes the Proposed Central Hudson Rate Increase and the Joint Proposal
CLP does not support the Joint Proposal (“JP”). We have appreciated the opportunity to participate as a Party and to present our case during the settlement process.
On May 13th Central Hudson said that a multi-year settlement between Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. and regulators, if approved, would raise the average customer’s electric and gas bills each year for three years. From 2025-2027 they would be receiving a total increase of 16.1 percent for electric and 26.5 percent for gas. This is after they just received an over 7% rate hike in 2024.
Currently, Central Hudson’s reports in April 2025, a total of 50,019 residential customer accounts were 60 days or more in arrears. This means that – despite the considerable efforts being made to address energy affordability through legislative funding and statewide attention to special programs available to EAP customers – nearly 16 percent of the Central Hudson’s estimated 315,000 residential customers were in arrears in April. This contrasts with approximately 10 percent of Con Edison’s estimated 3,600,000 residential customers or 9 percent of NYSEG’s estimated 1,175,000 residential customers who were 60 days or more in arrears as of April 2025.
