Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation Notifies Low-Income Customers of Potential Rate Impact

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Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, a New York-based utility company, has notified Public Service Commission that it will not be mailing letters to low-income gas customers who may experience a delivery bill impact of 9% or more due to changes in the tail block structure in the Rate Year beginning July 1, 2021. The decision follows a review of the gas usage of all low-income customers in the 12-months ending April 30, 2021, which found no customers would be affected.

Key Takeaways:

  • Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation will not be mailing customer notification letters to low-income gas customers due to changes in the tail block structure.
  • The decision was made after completing the review of the gas usage of all low-income customers in the 12-months ending April 30, 2021.
  • The Company will comply with Section X.B.3 of the Joint Proposal, which requires notification of customers who would experience a delivery bill impact of 9% or more solely due to changes in the tail block structure.
  • Low-income customers who would be impacted by the changes will be contacted directly, as there were no customers identified during the review.
  • Address for correspondence regarding this filing is Darlene Clay at (845) 486-5466 or via email at dclay@cenhud.com.
  • Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation's Rate Year begins July 1, 2021.

Statistics:

  • 12-months ending April 30, 2021, gas usage for low-income customers was reviewed.
  • 9% or more delivery bill impact threshold was used to determine potential rate impact.
  • 0 low-income customers would experience a delivery bill impact of 9% or more based on changes in the tail block structure.
  • Rate Year for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation beings July 1, 2021.

Sources:

  • *Letter from Christopher M. Capone, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, to Honorable Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary State of New York Public Service Commission, December 30, 2021.*