ALBANY — Staff members at the State Public Service Commission are arguing that New York State Electric & Gas’ proposed rate increase is too high.
Rochester-based NYSEG, which provides electric and some natural gas service to 175,000 customers in suburban and rural portions of upstate New York, is seeking to raise annual gas and electric rates by $215 million statewide.
Such an increase would add nearly $40, combined, to the average monthly gas and electric bill.
The five-member commission, which regulates utilities in the state, must approve the rates.
But in testimony filed as part of the case, which is expected to conclude by August, staff at the PSC say NYSEG cannot justify such a high increase.
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