I would think this is illegal.
Looks like NYS is getting in on the act, too...
Check out the excuse for the rate hike...
https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/nyseg-proposes-22-rate-increase-over-three-years/
Assistance to low-income customers?!
When taxpayers are paying for LIHEAP to the tune of billions.
Low-income assistance, my derriere.
And note that electricity users get screwed even more than nat gas customers in the proposal...
Sorta related, from Upstate NY. Now sewer tax is subsidized, too, for low income residents...
https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/check-your-bill-buffalo-sewer-rent-increases-over-50