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Why National Grid is asking for such a big hike in electric and gas rates - syracuse.com

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Why National Grid is asking for such a big hike in electric and gas rates - syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. – The last time National Grid asked state officials to raise its Upstate rates was just as the Covid pandemic was gaining steam in July 2020. The company and its regulators put a top priority on holding down the increase.

Now the utility is playing catchup.

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