As part of "Safe Digging Month," people are reminded to call "8-1-1" before starting digging, excavation, or demolition projects. The New York State Public Service Commission is highlighting the importance of safe digging along with reminding … [Read more...]
BPU Approves 3% Water Rate Increase, Hears Electric Budget Presentation
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities passed a 3% water rate increase for 2023 at its meeting Monday. While the water division has an increase, the wastewater division rate is staying the same. The rate will be effective January 1, 2023. The … [Read more...]
NYS Public Service Commission: Utilities Should Be Able to Meet Fuel Demand During Winter
The New York State Public Service Commission says that it expects utility companies in New York will have adequate supplies of natural gas and electricity on hand to meet the demands of residential and commercial customers in New York State this … [Read more...]
New Area Code Coming to Western New York
A new area code is coming to Western New York. The New York State Public Service Commission announced that residential, business and wireless customers within the existing 716 area code region should begin to prepare for the introduction of the … [Read more...]
Winter Heating Costs Expected to be 50% More for Natural Gas Customers
Natural gas customers can expect to pay about 50% more to heat their homes this winter than last year. This is more than they have in a decade. National Fuel said the average residential customer will spend $1,023 to heat their home from November … [Read more...]
Low-Income Families Enrolled in Energy Affordability Program to Receive Utility Bill Credit
Low-Income families in New York State enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program will receive a credit on electric and gas utility bills in August. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the vast majority of $567 million dedicated to help … [Read more...]
NYS Public Service Commission Releases Interactive Broadband Map
The New York State Public Service Commission has released a first-of-its-kind, interactive broadband map to provide the most detailed depiction of broadband infrastructure in New York to date. The map, along with an accompanying report, is the … [Read more...]
