Public Service Commission

Execs Respond To Schumer Re: Proposed Utility Merger

Allison Dunne — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:59:29 +0000

Several elected officials have raised concerns over the past few months about a proposed utility merger in the Hudson Valley. Among them is U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. And now top executives of the two companies have responded.

PSC Adds Hearings, Comment Time For Proposed Utility Merger

Allison Dunne — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:45:38 +0000

The New York State Public Service Commission is extending the comment period for a proposed utility merger after some area residents and lawmakers requested the extension.

A Group of Residents Raises Concerns About Proposed Central Hudson-Fortis Merger

Allison Dunne — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:36:30 +0000

The New York State Public Service Commission is reviewing the proposed merger of Poughkeepsie-based CH Energy Group -the parent company of Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation - and Canadian utility company Fortis, Inc. A public comment period will close at the end of the month, and at least one group of residents from Ulster County has written with its concerns.

PSC Approves Construction of Power Plant in Dutchess

Allison Dunne — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:48:27 +0000

The New York State Public Service Commission has approved the construction of a large power plant in Dutchess County. It was the last of the major approvals needed, though there are still some issues on the local level to work out before the shovels can hit the ground.

Con Ed Asks for Rate Hike

Allison Dunne — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:45:56 +0000

Con Edison says it wants to collect just under $400 million in rate increases next year. Con Ed officials say some of the extra funds from ratepayers in New York City and Westchester County would go toward long-term protection against disasters like Superstorm Sandy.