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Related: About this forumAARP wants a utility monitor
Rick Karlin, Capitol bureau
Its no secret that this past winters cold temperatures sent utility bills soaring and with that in mind, AARP is pushing the Legislature to establish a utility rate monitor who could advocate for consumers on the regulatory front.
The position could be created by lawmakers and to drive the point home, AARP officials released a poll among Albany area voters aged 50 and over finding that three-quarters dont believe their lawmakers are doing enough to help when home energy costs go up.
The Assembly has already passed a watchdog bill and AARP members gathered outside the Senate chambers earlier on Tuesday to make their case.
http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/213924/aarp-wants-a-utility-monitor/
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AARP wants a utility monitor (Original Post)
hrmjustin
Jun 2014
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(71,265 posts)1. New York utility consumers need someone to watch out for them (Editorial)
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(71,265 posts)2. N.Y. considers independent consumer utility advocate
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(71,265 posts)3. AARP presses for utility watchdog in Albany