纽约公用事业公司提议大幅提高费率, 以资助16B的升级, 面对因承受能力问题而引发的政治反弹。 New York's utility companies propose steep rate hikes to fund a $16B upgrade, facing political backlash over affordability.

纽约的公用事业公司NYSEG和RG&E正在应付过时的基础设施和高需求,导致拟议提高费率以资助160亿美元的升级。 New York's utility companies, NYSEG and RG&E, are struggling with outdated infrastructure and high demand, leading to proposed rate hikes to fund a $16 billion upgrade. 面对关心居民经济负担的政治人物的反弹, 涨价将增加每月52-67美元的帐单。 The hikes would raise bills by $52-$67 monthly, facing backlash from politicians concerned about residents' financial burden. 总督霍胡尔承认,到2040年实现零排放电网的时限不切实际,并正在探索核能作为未来解决办法,尽管由于可靠性问题,直接依赖化石燃料的情况依然存在。 Governor Hochul acknowledges the unrealistic timeline for a zero-emission grid by 2040 and is exploring nuclear power as a future solution, though immediate fossil fuel reliance remains due to reliability concerns.