Shrestha says state agency should be more than ‘mere arbitrator’ in Central Hudson rate case

Shrestha says state agency should be more than ‘mere arbitrator’ in Central Hudson rate case

KINGSTON, N.Y. — In a filing with state regulators, State Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha called on the Public Service  Commission to act as an agent for the public and not just a moderator during the upcoming review of rate hikes proposed by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. James Denn, a PSC spokesman, said in an email Tuesday that the agency, under the direction of Gov. Kathy Hochul, has prioritized affordability and will continue to do so…