The Steuben County Legislature is demanding immediate action to address sharply rising electric delivery charges affecting residents, seniors, and small businesses across the county.
Lawmakers say local ratepayers are facing repeated and compounding increases in their electricity bills, driven by delivery fees and approved rate adjustments rather than higher usage. Rural communities are being hit particularly hard, with escalating costs straining household budgets and the local economy.
The Legislature passed a resolution urging the New York State Public Service Commission to investigate delivery charges, enforce stronger cost controls, and improve transparency in utility rate approvals. It also calls on the PSC to prioritize affordability and require NYSEG to demonstrate measurable cost-containment before any future rate increases.
“Part of the PSC’s responsibility is to ensure that our electric service is provided at just and reasonable rates,” said Kelly Fitzpatrick, chair of the Steuben County Legislature. “What is currently happening in our state is making utility bills completely unaffordable to families. This must be investigated.”
The resolution represents a unified push to protect residents and ensure electricity pricing remains fair, reasonable, and sustainable for all.
