HTN: paterson Protest NYSEG Hikes

An attempt by New York State Electric and Gas Corporation to hike rates by nearly ten-percent is not sitting well with Governor David Paterson. The Gov says he is disappointed by the request because the company agreed not to raise rates until October. The governor is calling on NYSEG to honor its commitment to New Yorkers. The company wants to boost electric rates by nearly ten-percent and natural gas rates by nearly nine-percent.