HomeMy WebLinkAboutI - 09 Public Service Commission CorrespondenceRECEIVED OCT 1 4 )022
TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
THE RAYMOND G. THORPE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
3577 Terrace Rd.
Cortland, New York 13045
Phone (607) 756-6091
Fax (607) 758-7922
TDD 1-800-662-1220
Supervisor Town Board Members Attorney
Tom Williams Jay Cobb, Deputy Supervisor John A. DelVecchio
Jeff Guido, Deputy Supervisor
Greg Leach, Town Councilman
David Donlick, Town Councilman
October 14, 2022
Honorable Kathleen Burgess
Secretary
New York State Public Service Commission
Three Empire State Plaza, 19'i' Floor
Albany, NY 12223-1350
Re: Proposed increase in electric delivery and natural gas delivery revenue
Dear Secretary Burgess:
On behalf of the Town of Cortlandville, Town Board, and its residents, I would like to express
strong opposition to the proposed changes filed with the Public Service Commission in May of 2022 to
the annual electric and natural gas delivery rates and practices, to be effective May 1, 2023. NYSEG
proposing to increase electric delivery revenue by approximately $274 million (a 31 % increase), and its
natural gas delivery revenue by approximately $43.4 million (a 19% increase) will have a severe negative
impact on the Town of Cortlandville. With the current state of our economy, this increase will not only
add to the financial stress that many are experiencing but will also have a severe impact on residents and
business owners' ability to maintain their standard of living.
I strongly suggest that the Public Service Commission reject the proposed rate increase that has
been placed before them and appreciate your time and attention to this correspondence.
Respectfully,
Tom Williams
Town Supervisor
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