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NYC Appoints First Energy Advocate | New York City News
New York City just appointed its first-ever public utility advocate, Annel Hernandez, to tackle soaring energy costs and accelerate the shift to clean power. With residents already paying some of the nation’s highest bills and the grid still running on 90% fossil fuels, this move is part of a broader effort to ease financial strain—following rent freezes and subscription cancellations. Hernandez, reporting to the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, will fight for fair rates, boost participation in energy assistance programs, and monitor state regulators. As cooling costs have…
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