Central Hudson Responds to State Senate News Conference on Utility Affordability

Several members of the New York State Senate held a news conference on Feb. 4, 2026 to discuss rising energy costs throughout the state. Increasing energy costs are a real concern for residents and businesses across New York State and the entire country. Central Hudson agrees that timely action is needed to help ease that burden.

It is also important to understand that nearly 60 percent of every dollar customers pay Central Hudson for service is driven by costs outside of our control. These charges go toward state-mandated fees and surcharges, taxes, and payments to third-party companies that generate electricity and supply natural gas.

To produce meaningful and lasting relief for New Yorkers, policymakers should take a careful, honest look at the policies in place that have directly contributed to these rising costs. Central Hudson stands ready and willing to work with lawmakers on practical solutions that deliver real help now – rather than additional legislation that may generate headlines but ultimately results in limited impacts for customers.