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Proposed Con Edison Rate Hikes Have Westchester County Residents Concerned About Paying Their Bills
Con Ed is proposing an average electric bill increase of 11.3% and an average gas bill increase of 10.5%.
Updated on: July 10, 2025 / 12:10 AM EDT
Westchester County residents weighed in on proposed Con Edison rate hikes at a public hearing Wednesday night.
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Con Ed is proposing an average electric bill increase of 11.3% and an average gas bill increase of 10.5%. That's slightly lower than their original proposal announced in January.
The utility says the increases are needed to fortify the grid in the face of severe weather, support the state's clean energy goals and maintain a workforce to swiftly respond to customer service calls.
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