A bill passed by the New York State Legislature would provide ratepayers with a voice in utility rate increases. The utility intervenor bill would provide for funding to allow individuals or not-for-profit groups to have a seat at the table when utility companies go before the state's Public Service Commission for a rate increase. High inflation and rising costs have been prompting rate increases across the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, energy prices in October were up 17.6% from the previous year.
