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New York’s coldest winter in years exacerbated a trend of steadily increasing utility rates. The average National Grid winter gas bill for NYC residential customers rose by 25 percent from…

ByBenjy Sachs 0Comments

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Nov 2025

Climate and Environment Economy Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness Resources

Struggling to Afford Heating Bills? See If You Qualify For This NYS Discount

New York State is still waiting on $400 million from the federal government to open applications for its energy assistance program this winter. In the meantime, officials are urging residents…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Oct 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Program That Helps New Yorkers Pay Winter Heating Bills Delayed by Federal Shutdown, Gov. Says

Nearly 1 million New York City households relied on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) last winter to help afford their energy costs, more than any other region in the…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 5Comments

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Jul 2025

Climate and Environment Economy Health Opinion

Opinion: It’s time to Cap Pollution, Lower Energy Bills, and Invest in NY’s Future

“Through cap and invest, we can both clean up our air and create consistent revenue that invests in our communities and puts money back into New Yorkers’ pockets.”

ByEddie Bautista 0Comments

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Feb 2025

Climate and Environment Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

Your Utility Bill Keeps Going Up. Could The NY Heat Act Stop It?

Supporters of the NY Heat Act say it’s a solution to New Yorkers’ rising energy bills. The legislation would curb the expansion of gas infrastructure and stop utility customers from…

ByMariana Simões 6Comments

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Apr 2024

Climate and Environment Government Opinion

Opinion: Pass the Full NY HEAT Act in This Year’s Budget

“As our planet hurtles toward climate tipping points, beyond which climate chaos is irreversible, every dollar we spend on fossil fuels today takes us backwards.”

ByAlex Beauchamp 0Comments

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May 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Opinion: New York Utilities Must Align With State’s Climate Goals

“New York State laid out the strategy for equitably addressing the climate crisis. Now we must pass the NY HEAT Act to ensure we can deliver on that promise and…

ByKarines Reyes

BySonal Jessel 0Comments

New Yorkers’ Energy Bills Soared During Recent Cold Snap

Struggling to Afford Heating Bills? See If You Qualify For This NYS Discount

Program That Helps New Yorkers Pay Winter Heating Bills Delayed by Federal Shutdown, Gov. Says

Opinion: It’s time to Cap Pollution, Lower Energy Bills, and Invest in NY’s Future

Your Utility Bill Keeps Going Up. Could The NY Heat Act Stop It?

Opinion: Pass the Full NY HEAT Act in This Year’s Budget

Opinion: New York Utilities Must Align With State’s Climate Goals

Newsletter

New Yorkers’ Energy Bills Soared During Recent Cold Snap

Struggling to Afford Heating Bills? See If You Qualify For This NYS Discount

Program That Helps New Yorkers Pay Winter Heating Bills Delayed by Federal Shutdown, Gov. Says

Opinion: It’s time to Cap Pollution, Lower Energy Bills, and Invest in NY’s Future

Your Utility Bill Keeps Going Up. Could The NY Heat Act Stop It?

Opinion: Pass the Full NY HEAT Act in This Year’s Budget

Opinion: New York Utilities Must Align With State’s Climate Goals

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