The Cayuga County Legislature voted Tuesday to ask the state for an independent audit of NYSEG and RG&E's billing practices amid complaints from residents about rate spikes.
Cayuga County Legislature Chairman Jonathan Anna, I-Sterling, and Legislator Mark Strong, R-Moravia, introduced the resolution to request the state Public Service Commission and attorney general's office investigate the utility companies to "determine the extent of errors, inconsistencies and potential overcharges."
人兽性交 interviewed several customers who reported their NYSEG bills increased by 100% over the winter. One customer said their bill rose from $700 to $1,400 a month.
A NYSEG representative told 人兽性交 the bill increases are due to energy supply costs and a colder winter, while also noting the company does not profit from supply charges.
"We are only responsible for the cost associated with the delivery of energy to customers that is noted in every bill, which has not increased," the official said.
But with the mounting complaints, the county Legislature believes the state should take action to examine the billing practices.
In its resolution, the Legislature acknowledges the billing problems have "caused financial hardship for many residents and businesses in Cayuga County, raising concerns about fairness, accountability and proper regulatory oversight." The lawmakers also request that if an audit is conducted, its findings should be publicly available.
NYSEG and RG&E are subsidiaries of Avangrid, which is owned by the Spanish utility company Iberdrola. NYSEG provides electric and gas to most Cayuga County residents, while RG&E's service area extends into the northern part of the county.
The Legislature approved the resolution by a 9-0 vote. Legislator Aileen McNabb-Coleman, D-Sennett, abstained because she works for state Sen. Rachel May.
