纽约居民抗议电费升,高峰期的电价从2025年12月到2026年2月翻了一番以上,引发调查和消费者保护的呼吁. New York residents protest soaring electricity bills, with on-peak rates more than doubling from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026, sparking calls for investigation and consumer protections.

纽约居民抗议电费急剧上, 在哈德逊谷的老兵斯科特·哈里斯领导的一份请愿书中呼吁纽约公共服务委员会对NYSEG加息进行调查. New York residents are protesting sharply rising electricity bills, with a petition led by Hudson Valley veteran Scott Harris calling for a New York Public Service Commission investigation into NYSEG rate hikes. 峰值时的费用从2025年12月每千瓦小时约12美分跃升至2026年2月大约30美分,而非峰值时间的费率也大幅上. On-peak rates jumped from about 12 cents per kilowatt-hour in December 2025 to roughly 30 cents by February 2026, while off-peak rates also surged. 尽管一些家庭将能源消耗量减少近一半, 但电费却升, 使家人,老年人和小企业承受着压力. Despite some households cutting energy use by nearly half, bills have soared, straining families, seniors on fixed incomes, and small businesses. 支持者报告账单超过500美元, 包括一个在SSI面临的581美元收费. Supporters report bills exceeding $500, including one individual on SSI facing a $581 charge. 要求透明度,问责制和潜在的消费者保护措施如退款或利率上限. 这反映了人们对可负担性及公用事业监管普遍感到丧. The petition demands transparency, accountability, and potential consumer protections like refunds or rate caps, reflecting widespread frustration over affordability and utility oversight.