Understanding why New Yorkers pay some of the highest energy costs in the nation
About this episode
The episode discusses the high electricity prices in New York State and features insights from Zilvinas Silenas of the Empire Center.
Households in New York State are paying the fourth highest electricity prices in the country. So what gives? Zilvinas Silenas, President of Empire Center, breaks down how the system works and why your rates are through the roof.
People in this episode
Guest: Zilvinas Silenas
Topics covered
- energy costs
- electricity prices
- New York State
- Empire Center
- household expenses
Keywords
- energy costs
- electricity prices
- New York
- Empire Center
- household expenses
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Empire Center
Places: New York State, New York
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