Thread by @jasminecgraham

#ConEd's rates are skyrocketing. Here are some ways you can get involved: 🧵

#ConEd is asking for approval for 500 million in revenue in their 2021 gas rate case, which would lead to 18.2% increases in your gas bills. Comment on the rate case here: documents.dps.ny.gov/public/Comment…

#ConEd is asking for 1.2 BILLION in revenue in their 2021 electricity rate case, which would lead to 11.2% increases in electricity bills for you. Comment on the rate case here:
documents.dps.ny.gov/public/Comment…

In the top left corner, you can "Request for Party Status," which will allow you to actively participate in the Con Edison GAS rate case: documents.dps.ny.gov/public/MatterM…

In the top left corner, you can "Request for Party Status," which will allow you to actively participate in the Con Edison ELECTRIC rate case:
documents.dps.ny.gov/public/MatterM…

Fill out this form if you're interested in a HOW TO READ YOUR ENERGY BILL information session hosted by @NYenergydem: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

SUPPORT @publicpowerny: Call Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins at [phone], Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie at [phone], and Governor Kathy Hochul at [phone] and ask them to include the Build Public Renewables Act as a priority in the state budget.

LEARN MORE ABOUT @publicpowerny: The Build Public Renewables Act is a bill one part of the larger plan to create an affordable, decarbonized, and democratically-controlled power grid. You can learn more about public power at publicpowerny.org

Bill too high? REQUEST A METER READING: You can request an accurate meter investigation through ConEd – call ConEd 1-800-752-6633

Behind on utility bills? APPLY TO UTILITY RELIEF: If you are eligible, the Regular Arrears Supplement (RAS) benefit through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help you pay off overdue gas and/or electric service charges up to $10,000.

If you have utility arrears and/or is at risk of gas shutoff, you should get in touch with the to @UtilityProject. Call PULP’s toll free hotline at [phone], email PULP at [e-mail]