National Grid Gets Approval for Rate Hike that Will Add Hundreds to Consumer Bills

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 utility rates, affecting over 2 million customers in Upstate New York.

National Grid to increase rates

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---If you’re a National Grid gas and electric customer, expect your bill to go up by about $22 in September. In a vote Thursday morning, all seven Public Service Commissioners voted to approve an increase in National Grid rates over the next three years.   Monthly National Grid electric bills will go up by approximately $14.32 in year one, $6.44  in year two, and $4.34 in rate year three.  And when it comes to gas bills, ave…

NYS Public Service Committee votes to approve National Grid rate hike

ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The New York State Public Service Committee voted Thursday morning, August 14, in approval of National Grid's three-year joint proposal to raise gas and electric rates in upstate New York. Starting September 2025, the average customer's gas and electric bill will rise by $22 per month, and will continue to increase over the next three years. The second year, gas and electric prices will increase by more than $14 per mon…

National Grid rate increase approved

In total, the average bill will increase by $22 in the first year and about $50 by the third year for households with both gas and electric.

State approves National Grid's three-year rate hike plan for gas and electricity

The New York Public Service Commission has approved National Grid's plan to hike gas and electricity rates over the course of three years.

National Grid bills going up after PSC approves rate hike

The new rates will take effect in September, increasing the typical monthly gas and electric bill by about $22.