The New York State Public Service Commission has scheduled several public statement hearings, both in-person and virtual, to gather feedback on proposed changes to electric and gas delivery rates by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E). The hearings are set for late September through October 2025.
NYSEG and RG&E filed amendments on June 30, 2025, seeking increases in their annual electric and gas delivery revenues for the period ending April 30, 2027. NYSEG is requesting an increase of about $464.4 million in electric delivery revenues—an 18.4 percent overall rise or a 35 percent boost in base delivery revenues—and $93 million more for natural gas delivery, representing a 22.1 percent total increase or a 39.4 percent rise in base delivery revenues. RG&E seeks an increase of approximately $220.2 million in electric delivery revenues (a 19.8 percent overall or a 36 percent base increase) and $72.9 million for natural gas (a 17.1 percent overall or a 32 percent base increase). The effect on individual customer bills will depend on revenue allocation and rate design.
According to the companies, these increases are intended to fund investments aimed at meeting rising energy demand across New York State as well as upgrading aging infrastructure and systems to improve reliability and customer service. Key drivers for the proposed electric rate hikes include higher expenses related to storm response and vegetation management, capital investments to address infrastructure needs and expand capacity, information technology upgrades, and additional operations and maintenance costs. For natural gas rates, the main factors cited are prevailing wage requirements, compliance with federal and state pipeline safety mandates necessitating system upgrades, and expenditures to achieve clean energy objectives.
As part of their filings, NYSEG proposes closing its walk-in offices in Auburn, Ithaca, and Oneonta; RG&E plans closures in Sodus and Rochester.
The Commission is required by law to consider these proposals thoroughly before making any decisions to adopt them fully or partially or to make modifications. Administrative Law Judges will oversee the collection of public comments during this process.
A series of in-person hearings will be held at locations including Sodus Community Library; Cayuga Community College; Rochester City Hall; Binghamton City Hall; Ithaca Town Hall; and SUNY – Oneonta’s Morris Conference Center between September 30 and October 16, 2025. Two virtual hearings are scheduled for October 21 at different times.
Those wishing to comment can attend these hearings without needing an appointment or written material beforehand; comments can also be submitted online via www.dps.ny.gov using the appropriate case numbers or mailed directly to the Commission Secretary by October 24, 2025.
Individuals who cannot attend may submit comments via mail or through the Commission’s toll-free Opinion Line at 1-800-335-2120.
Accommodations are available for those with disabilities or language barriers by contacting the Department ahead of time.
A verbatim transcript from each hearing will be included in the official record as part of the proceedings.
