Con Ed collecting 32% Ukraine war tax for Biden
Look at THIS bullshit.
Time to organize a strike. I'll be damned if I'm going to pay an extra 32% for heat this winter so Biden and Langley can fight WWIII with my tax money.
From Consolidated Edison:
Bill increases for essentials like energy – on top of every other rising cost – are difficult.
Please do what you can to prepare now for significantly higher gas and electric bills this winter.
• Residential gas customers will have winter bills about 32% more than last winter.
• Residential NYC customers will have winter bills about 22% more.
• Residential Westchester electric customers will have winter bills about 27% more.
• Small commercial customers will have winter bills about 23% more.
• Large commercial customers will have winter bills about 28% more.
We recognize our part in keeping bills as low as possible and our responsibility to deliver reliable energy even in extreme weather and as energy market prices surge. Managing costs to ease the burden on you is our priority. Here are tips that may help you.
8 Ways to Manage High Bills Now
1. Spread payments out evenly across the year. A Level Payment Plan allows you to avoid large month-to-month changes in energy costs.
2. Consider a payment agreement. A payment agreement can help you pay down an outstanding balance in manageable, monthly installments.
3. Check your benefits. Find information about governmental assistance programs, such as Medicaid or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Customers enrolled in assistance programs may be eligible for discounts on their energy bills through our Energy Affordability Program.
4. Go energy efficient. Upgrade your lights, thermostats, and other appliances through our Marketplace rebates and savings, exclusive to our customers.
5. Manage your usage. Register for My Account and log in via conEd.com or our mobile app for an in-depth look at your hourly energy use.
6. Get customized tips. Our Home Energy Analysis tool can give you personalized tips and suggestions to help you improve efficiency and control costs and control costs all year long.
7. Avoid peak hours. During the summer, if you consistently limit your electricity use during peak hours, you could save money by switching to our Time-of-Use rate option.
8. Choose your energy supplier. Con Edison does not generate energy. We provide customers their energy at the same wholesale rate that we pay for it and don’t make a profit on supply costs. Customers can research and choose another supplier and get tips for evaluating choices.