Following criticism from across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul has suspended plans by the New York Power Authority to raise its Preference Power Rates. “Too many New Yorkers are already falling behind on their energy bills and I will do everything in my power to reign in these astronomical costs,

Governor Kathy Hochul wants the New York Power Authority to suspend its proposed electric rate hike. A news release from the governor’s office says it’s a move to protect “consumers from sky-high utility costs that are making New York State less affordable.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has told the New York Power Authority to "go back to the drawing board" with its plans to raise electric rates.