Dromm on NY1: Queens Residents Protest Con Edison Rate Hikes

From NY1:
Laura Cadorette of Jackson Heights removed her air conditioner this summer, bought dozens of energy efficient lightbulbs and does everything she can to conserve energy. Yet she says her Con Edison utilities bill still keeps going up.

“I was outraged by the fact that I had spent a lot of money and a lot of time trying to decrease my electric bill, and it seems like no matter what you do, your electric bill goes up,” said Cadorette.

Con Ed’s supply costs are going up this month, meaning consumers will see an increase of 20 percent in their bills, following a rate increase in April.

So Cadorette joined a protest in Jackson Heights lead by Daniel Dromm calling on Con Ed to stop raising prices and start improving service.