Central Hudson rate hike recommendation defended again by state Public Service Department

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Central Hudson rate hike recommendation defended again by state Public Service Department

KINIGSTON, N.Y. — The state Public Service Department has, once again, defended its recommendation that Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. be allowed to raise its electric and gas delivery rates for three consecutive years. In a Tuesday, July 1, filing, staff at the department said its recommendation was based on solid grounds, with Central Hudson signing onto what has become known as the joint proposal. The proposal has been met with strong op…