Community Update: Testifying About ConEd, Community Cleanup, Back-to-School Drive

Dear Friends, 

I can hardly believe July is almost coming to a close. I have been fortunate to spend much of this summer in the community, enjoying many free summer activities, hosting my virtual end-of-session town hall, attending key events and hearing from my constituents. 

Among other things, this week I testified about Con Edison’s Climate Change Resilience Plan before the New York State Department of Public Service in White Plains. I argued that ConEd must improve its resiliency, but it cannot be allowed to pass those costs onto ratepayers. They have already received very generous increases approved in the last rate case, making additional increases unnecessary and unduly burdensome on ratepayers. I have heard from many of you about sky-high delivery charges, some of which have been more than double the supply charge. As the Commission outlines its strategies to prevent, mitigate, and respond to climate change vulnerabilities, it is critical that they also prioritize mitigating the financial impact on consumers. Click here to read my full testimony.

If there is anything my office can assist you with, please email me at smayer@nysenate.gov or call (914) 934-5250.

Warm regards,
Shelley B. Mayer
State Senator
37th District

Read the full Community Update here.