December 2021
- Dec 30, 2021 Delivery rates will go down in Year 1 Dec 30, 2021
- Dec 29, 2021 We won on Danskammer but it’s not over yet! Dec 29, 2021
- Dec 17, 2021 We're Hiring! Dec 17, 2021
September 2021
- Sep 27, 2021 Cancel Central Hudson customers’ utility debt in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Sep 27, 2021
- Sep 27, 2021 East Bay Community Energy Sep 27, 2021
- Sep 27, 2021 Citizens For Local Power Is Hiring Sep 27, 2021
- Sep 22, 2021 Statement on Joint Proposal in Response to Central Hudson Rate Case Sep 22, 2021
- Sep 2, 2021 ACEEE: Community Choice Aggregation and Energy Efficiency: Opportunities, Challenges, and Lessons Learned Sep 2, 2021
- Sep 1, 2021 Letter to the Editor Regarding Danskammer - Repowering a Risk to NY's Climate Goals Sep 1, 2021
- Sep 1, 2021 In Central Hudson Rate Case, Environmental Advocates Make Gains - Fuel Reductions, Language Access Improvements, and Rate Hike Sep 1, 2021
August 2021
- Aug 30, 2021 Recommended Reading Aug 30, 2021
- Aug 30, 2021 Community Choice Energy: Democratizing Municipal-Scale Power, by Al Weinrub Aug 30, 2021
- Aug 30, 2021 CCA Being Proposed in Your Municipality? What You Should Know Aug 30, 2021
- Aug 27, 2021 State Legislators and Climate Advocates Demand: NYS Public Service Commission Must Stop Utility Shut Offs, Cancel Utility Debt Aug 27, 2021
April 2021
- Apr 26, 2021 Apr 26, 2021
March 2021
- Mar 29, 2021 EXTEND THE MORATORIUM! Mar 29, 2021
February 2021
- Feb 15, 2021 GREEN JOBS In the News Feb 15, 2021
- Feb 10, 2021 Utility Justice Film Festival & Speakout Feb 10, 2021
October 2020
- Oct 26, 2020 Tell New York State DON'T RAISE OUR RATES! Oct 26, 2020
- Oct 13, 2020 Green Jobs news for Fall, Central Hudson information you need to know, and More Oct 13, 2020
June 2020
- Jun 4, 2020 CITIZENS FOR LOCAL POWER STANDS IN SOLIDARTY FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER Jun 4, 2020
January 2020
- Jan 7, 2020 End Of the Year Newsletter Jan 7, 2020
December 2019
- Dec 12, 2019 Citizens for Local Power Takes a Stand on CCA: Include in Consolidated Billing Dec 12, 2019
September 2019
- Sep 5, 2019 Talk about Green Jobs... Sep 5, 2019
- Sep 4, 2019 Consolidated billing for Community Solar Sep 4, 2019
- Sep 3, 2019 CLP joins in Kingston's first African-American Cultural Festival Sep 3, 2019
August 2019
- Aug 27, 2019 Community Solar Marketplace - Central Hudson - Summer 2019 Aug 27, 2019
June 2019
- Jun 19, 2019 Announcing New Citizens For Local Power Board Members Jun 19, 2019
- Jun 4, 2019 Spring 2019 Newsletter Jun 4, 2019
January 2019
- Jan 13, 2019 2018 Annual Report Jan 13, 2019
September 2018
- Sep 25, 2018 Solar for All: New Program offers Cheaper, Cleaner Solar Electricity for Low-income Customers who Join Community Solar Sep 25, 2018
- Sep 25, 2018 Governor Cuomo, Stop “Darth VDER” from killing solar in New York! Sep 25, 2018
- Sep 25, 2018 GlidePath: Lincoln Park Grid Support Center Project Sep 25, 2018
- Sep 1, 2018 Kingston Times: Activists: VDER plan a death star to solar in New York Sep 1, 2018
August 2018
- Aug 29, 2018 WAMC: Groups Say Current Valuation Policy Threatens Community Solar Aug 29, 2018
- Aug 28, 2018 Public News Service: Cuomo Urged to Restore Net Metering Aug 28, 2018
- Aug 13, 2018 Community Solar Project Evaluation Aug 13, 2018
June 2018
- Jun 15, 2018 Summer 2018 Newsletter Jun 15, 2018
- Jun 14, 2018 CCA (Working Group report, next steps to influence policy changes) Jun 14, 2018
- Jun 14, 2018 Storage breakthrough on Federal and State Rules (could be a game-changer) Jun 14, 2018
- Jun 14, 2018 Ulster Green Business Challenge Lifts Off on June 27 Jun 14, 2018
- Jun 14, 2018 Lincoln Park Grid Support Center Project Jun 14, 2018
- Jun 14, 2018 Central Hudson Rate Case Victory Lowers Fixed Rates Jun 14, 2018
May 2018
- May 15, 2018 What’s Going on With Your Central Hudson Bill? May 15, 2018
April 2018
- Apr 28, 2018 Saugerties Times: PSC, Central Hudson agree on rate hike plan Apr 28, 2018
- Apr 23, 2018 We Did It! In a Victory for Central Hudson Customers, Fixed Charges to Be Reduced Apr 23, 2018
- Apr 19, 2018 Daily Freeman: Central Hudson proposes lower fixed rate, higher use rates Apr 19, 2018
- Apr 18, 2018 CLP’s Postcard Campaign to the Public Service Commission Apr 18, 2018
- Apr 18, 2018 Central Hudson Files Joint Proposal with PSC on 2018-2021 Rate Plan With More Modest Rate Increase than First Proposed Apr 18, 2018
March 2018
- Mar 19, 2018 CLP Submits Comments on the Draft Scope for Lincoln Park Grid Support Center Mar 19, 2018
- Mar 13, 2018 Barriers to a CCA 2.0 model in New York Mar 13, 2018
February 2018
- Feb 14, 2018 Battery Storage, Climate, and the Grid: The Proposed Lincoln Park Project in Context Feb 14, 2018
- Feb 12, 2018 Lincoln Park Grid Support Center Feb 12, 2018
- Feb 10, 2018 Pilgrim Pipelines Feb 10, 2018
- Feb 1, 2018 Poughkeepsie Journal: Central Hudson should lower fixed charges, not raise overall rates Feb 1, 2018
January 2018
- Jan 30, 2018 Daily Freeman: Mid-Hudson solar energy advocates oppose Trump’s tariff, but there is some local support Jan 30, 2018
- Jan 25, 2018 CEAC Working Group Files CCA Policy Recommendations Report Jan 25, 2018
- Jan 22, 2018 CLP Delivers 1,500 “New Year’s” Postcards to the PSC Opposing the Central Hudson Rate Hike Jan 22, 2018
- Jan 22, 2018 Daily Freeman: Town of Ulster wants power plant developer to post responses to opponents’ concerns Jan 22, 2018
- Jan 18, 2018 Times Union: Consumer groups urge PSC to block rate hikes Jan 18, 2018
- Jan 18, 2018 Citizens for Local Power Delivers 1,500 “New Year’s” Postcards to Public Service Commission Opposing Central Hudson Rate Hikes and Calling for Rate Reform Jan 18, 2018
- Jan 12, 2018 Times Herald-Record: Letter: Tax break should go back to rate-payers Jan 12, 2018
- Jan 9, 2018 Make your voice heard on the Central Hudson rate case! Jan 9, 2018
December 2017
- Dec 5, 2017 WAMC: Community Group Asks NYS PSC To Lower Utilities' Fixed Charges Dec 5, 2017
- Dec 4, 2017 CLP Urges PSC to Reduce Utility Fixed Charges Dec 4, 2017
November 2017
- Nov 28, 2017 CLP Files Testimony in the Central Hudson Rate Case Nov 28, 2017
- Nov 24, 2017 Over 130 Elected Officials Call on the Public Service Commission to Lower "Stubbornly High" Utility Fixed Charges Nov 24, 2017
- Nov 23, 2017 Daily Freeman: Peak-usage period for Central Hudson’s Variable Electric Rate Program Shrinks From 12 Hours to 5 Nov 23, 2017
- Nov 22, 2017 Daily Freeman: Central Hudson’s Fixed Rate for Electricity Customers is too High, Watchdog Group Says Nov 22, 2017
- Nov 22, 2017 MidHudson News: Local officials petition PSC to lower fixed electric rates Nov 22, 2017
October 2017
- Oct 30, 2017 Fall 2017 Newsletter Oct 30, 2017
- Oct 30, 2017 CONTACT YOUR REPS! Statewide Campaign to Reduce Utility Fixed Charges Oct 30, 2017
- Oct 30, 2017 SPEAK OUT! Central Hudson's Proposed Rate Plan Oct 30, 2017
- Oct 23, 2017 2017 Central Hudson Rate Case Oct 23, 2017
- Oct 20, 2017 Kingston Times: Central Hudson Seeking State OK to Charge Customers More Oct 20, 2017
- Oct 19, 2017 Daily Freeman: Central Hudson Rate Hike Plan Under Fire at Kingston Hearing Oct 19, 2017
- Oct 16, 2017 PSC Public Hearings on Central Hudson Rate Plan Proposal in Kingston and Newburgh Oct 16, 2017
- Oct 16, 2017 Strong Turnout for the Kingston Central Hudson Public Hearings Oct 16, 2017
- Oct 2, 2017 SPEAK OUT! PSC Public Hearings for the Central Hudson Rate Case Oct 2, 2017
September 2017
- Sep 11, 2017 Mark Your Calendars! PSC Public Hearings Scheduled on Central Hudson’s Proposed 2018 Rate Increases Sep 11, 2017
August 2017
- Aug 1, 2017 CLP Urges PSC to Expand Access to Utility Energy Data Aug 1, 2017
June 2017
- Jun 7, 2017 About the Pilgrim Pipelines Project, Risks, and Potential Impacts Jun 7, 2017
May 2017
- May 25, 2017 CLP recommends DEC expand consideration of greenhouse gas emissions in SEQRA reviews May 25, 2017
- May 25, 2017 Pilgrim Pipelines Greenhouse Gas Emissions May 25, 2017
April 2017
- Apr 5, 2017 Pilgrim Pipeline Project Map Apr 5, 2017
- Apr 5, 2017 State Environmental Quality Review process Apr 5, 2017
- Apr 5, 2017 Resources for Landowners Apr 5, 2017
- Apr 5, 2017 Sample Resolutions for Municipalities in Opposition of the Pilgrim Pipeline Apr 5, 2017
- Apr 5, 2017 Guides to municipalities for purchasing their street lights from the utility Apr 5, 2017
- Apr 5, 2017 PSC Proceeding on the process for municipal purchase of street lights from the utility Apr 5, 2017
- Apr 5, 2017 PSC Proceedings on utility LED options Apr 5, 2017
March 2017
- Mar 15, 2017 PSC Issues Order Changing the Way Solar Owners/Customers Are Compensated for Their Power Mar 15, 2017
- Mar 15, 2017 Daily Freeman: Revised New York State Regulations Let Utilities Charge Fee to Private Solar Electric Producers Mar 15, 2017
- Mar 5, 2017 What is CCA? Mar 5, 2017
- Mar 4, 2017 Existing CCA Models with a Local Investment Focus Mar 4, 2017
- Mar 3, 2017 PSC Proceedings and Orders on CCA Mar 3, 2017
- Mar 2, 2017 NYSERDA CCA Toolkit Mar 2, 2017
- Mar 1, 2017 New York’s first CCA—Westchester Power Mar 1, 2017
February 2017
- Feb 18, 2017 CLP submits comments to PSC, on behalf of MHSC, in response to NYSEG proposal Feb 18, 2017
- Feb 14, 2017 Daily Freeman: NY Commission to Rule on Fees Utilities Charge for Surveys Regarding New Street Lights Feb 14, 2017
- Feb 2, 2017 Town of Rosendale adopts resolution to support Skartados' bill Feb 2, 2017
- Feb 2, 2017 Almanac Weekly: Kingston City Hall jammed for forum opposing Pilgrim Pipeline Feb 2, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017 Town of Saugerties officially opposes Pilgrim Pipelines Feb 1, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017 Rosendale Town Board calls for change to state law authorizing pipeline approval authority by towns. Feb 1, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017 PSC updates rules to reduce backlog of Community Solar applications Feb 1, 2017
January 2017
- Jan 29, 2017 Packed house at Pilgrim Pipelines forum in Kingston Jan 29, 2017
- Jan 17, 2017 Daily Freeman: Mid-Hudson municipal leaders fear budget impacts from phaseout of solar energy credits Jan 17, 2017
- Jan 16, 2017 CLP concerned about DPS staff proposal to change compensation for local renewables customers Jan 16, 2017
- Jan 15, 2017 PSC Poised to Change How Solar Customers Will Be Compensated for Their Power Jan 15, 2017
- Jan 13, 2017 CLP submits comments to PSC, on behalf of MHSC, on LED options proposed by Central Hudson Jan 13, 2017
- Jan 5, 2017 Country Wisdom News: Dreaming Green: Ulster Featured in National Geographic Jan 5, 2017
December 2016
- Dec 31, 2016 December 2016 Newsletter Dec 31, 2016
- Dec 21, 2016 Ulster County Community Choice Aggregation Working Group Meets to Develop Detailed Plan Dec 21, 2016
- Dec 21, 2016 The fight to stop the Pilgrim Pipelines continues Dec 21, 2016
October 2016
- Oct 16, 2016 Daily Freeman: State commission asked to turn down utilities’ plan to charge customers for data Oct 16, 2016
- Oct 15, 2016 Daily Freeman: State commission sets rules for public acquisition of streetlights, potentially lowering municipal costs Oct 15, 2016
- Oct 14, 2016 PSC requires modification of utility tariff provisions in agreement with CLP comments Oct 14, 2016
- Oct 5, 2016 Mid-Hudson Streetlight Consortium introduces newsletter Oct 5, 2016
- Oct 5, 2016 CLP submits comments to PSC, on behalf of MHSC, on LED proposal by Orange & Rockland Utilities Oct 5, 2016
September 2016
- Sep 25, 2016 Documentary filmaker discusses Pilgrim Pipelines Sep 25, 2016
- Sep 23, 2016 CLP files comments on Central Hudson's proposed Distribution System Implementation Plan (DSIP) Sep 23, 2016
July 2016
- Jul 12, 2016 Moving Forward with CCA in Ulster County Jul 12, 2016
June 2016
- Jun 9, 2016 CLP presents on CCA in Climate Smart Communities webinar series Jun 9, 2016
- Jun 5, 2016 Rosendale Environmental Commission looks at pipeline impact on local resources Jun 5, 2016
- Jun 1, 2016 Almanac Weekly: Community Choice Aggregations will give citizens new options for energy Jun 1, 2016
May 2016
- May 31, 2016 May 2016 Newsletter May 31, 2016
- May 26, 2016 Daily Freeman: Speakers at Kingston hearing say NY Public Service Commission should not boost nuclear power May 26, 2016
- May 24, 2016 PSC to hold public hearings on the proposed Clean Energy Standard (CES) May 24, 2016
- May 19, 2016 PSC issues Track 2 REV Order May 19, 2016
April 2016
- Apr 30, 2016 Municipalities sign on to MHSC comments on utility tariffs Apr 30, 2016
- Apr 25, 2016 Public Service Commission Enables Community Choice Aggregation in New York State Apr 25, 2016
- Apr 25, 2016 PSC enables CCA in New York Apr 25, 2016
- Apr 25, 2016 Public Service Commission enables CCA in New York Apr 25, 2016
- Apr 4, 2016 Community gathers for workshop on large-scale solar leases Apr 4, 2016
February 2016
- Feb 26, 2016 Cuomo announces new protections for energy consumers Feb 26, 2016
- Feb 1, 2016 Country Wisdom News: Local Leadership Helps Push Green Energy Initiatives in Paris Feb 1, 2016
January 2016
- Jan 31, 2016 January 2016 Newsletter Jan 31, 2016
- Jan 23, 2016 New Paltz Times: Rosendale and New Paltz oppose Pilgrim Pipelines Jan 23, 2016
- Jan 9, 2016 PSC launches investigation following complaints against Central Hudson Jan 9, 2016
December 2015
- Dec 31, 2015 Winter 2015 Newsletter Dec 31, 2015
- Dec 24, 2015 Pilgrim Pipelines application submitted to NYSTA Dec 24, 2015
- Dec 7, 2015 Woodstock Times: PSC’s renewables plans met with skepticism Dec 7, 2015
November 2015
- Nov 23, 2015 CLP submits comments on REV Track 2 Nov 23, 2015
- Nov 13, 2015 PSC persuaded to hold public hearings on REV Nov 13, 2015
- Nov 9, 2015 Citizens for Local Power urges people to speak out at PSC Hearing in Kingston on Energy and Utility Reforms Nov 9, 2015
- Nov 4, 2015 CLP connects DPS staff with local community leaders Nov 4, 2015
- Nov 2, 2015 Saugerties Times: Joining forces to bring more solar energy to Saugerties Nov 2, 2015
September 2015
- Sep 28, 2015 CLP submits comments to PSC on Central Hudson's energy efficiency plan Sep 28, 2015
- Sep 24, 2015 Local officials attend PSC public hearing on energy affordability Sep 24, 2015
- Sep 21, 2015 NYS PSC Public Hearing on Energy Affordability to be held at Poughkeepsie Town Hall Sep 21, 2015
- Sep 20, 2015 Attend the PSC hearing on energy affordability! Sep 20, 2015
July 2015
- Jul 30, 2015 CLP applies for NYSERDA funding for Ulster County CCA 2.0 pilot program Jul 30, 2015
- Jul 18, 2015 PSC enables community renewable energy projects in New York! Jul 18, 2015
- Jul 18, 2015 PSC enables community solar in New York! Jul 18, 2015
- Jul 12, 2015 Woodstock Times: Solarizing Woodstock and beyond Jul 12, 2015
June 2015
- Jun 30, 2015 June 2015 Newsletter Jun 30, 2015
- Jun 18, 2015 CLP plays role in Central Hudson-Fortis rate case Jun 18, 2015
- Jun 2, 2015 CLP to host workshop on New York's changing energy system on June 27 Jun 2, 2015
- Jun 1, 2015 DPS staff issue report on energy affordability Jun 1, 2015
May 2015
- May 4, 2015 An Ulster County Local Power Program Is One of Six Demonstration Projects Recommended to the Public Service Commission in the Central Hudson Rate Case May 4, 2015
- May 4, 2015 Invitation to Press Conference May 4, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Update on the REV Demonstration Projects Collaborative May 1, 2015
April 2015
- Apr 3, 2015 In Unusual Move, PSC to Hold Extra Public Hearings This Week on Proposed Central Hudson Acquisition Apr 3, 2015
March 2015
- Mar 5, 2015 Almanac Weekly: Central Hudson seeks electric and gas rate increase Mar 5, 2015
February 2015
- Feb 27, 2015 PSC issues first major order on REV Feb 27, 2015
- Feb 26, 2015 PSC approves CCA pilot for Sustainable Westchester Feb 26, 2015
- Feb 17, 2015 Saugerties Times: Remaking the power grid Feb 17, 2015
- Feb 15, 2015 Envisioning a CCA model that seeks to localize clean energy investments Feb 15, 2015
- Feb 1, 2015 State Energy Goals and Plans Open for Public Comment Feb 1, 2015
January 2015
- Jan 29, 2015 CLP presents additional forums on CCA Jan 29, 2015
- Jan 9, 2015 Saugerties Times: Pilgrim Pipeline opposition meeting in Saugerties Jan 9, 2015
- Jan 6, 2015 Country Wisdom News: Power to the People: Rosendale Activists Help Shape Statewide Energy Policies Jan 6, 2015
November 2014
- Nov 23, 2014 New crude oil pipelines proposed to run through Hudson Valley Nov 23, 2014
- Nov 19, 2014 New Paltz Times: Pilgrim Pipeline opponents say landowners denying access are baseline of defense Nov 19, 2014
October 2014
- Oct 24, 2014 CLP submits comments to PSC on "straw proposal" by DPS staff laying out new regulatory framework for utilities Oct 24, 2014
- Oct 1, 2014 Big turnout for CCA informational forums Oct 1, 2014
September 2014
- Sep 30, 2014 Fall 2014 Newsletter Sep 30, 2014
- Sep 26, 2014 Forum on Municipal Control of Energy to be held Sept. 29 in Stone Ridge Sep 26, 2014
July 2014
- Jul 18, 2014 CLP submits comments to PSC on issues of electricity regulatory reform Jul 18, 2014
- Jul 16, 2014 US Congress members Maloney and Gibson pass bill to reign in FERC bureaucracy Jul 16, 2014
June 2014
- Jun 15, 2014 Woodstock Times: Efforts fail to overturn FERC zone, rate hikes Jun 15, 2014
May 2014
- May 2, 2014 Saugerties Times: Takeover will mean higher electric rates, say critics May 2, 2014
April 2014
- Apr 21, 2014 Woodstock Times: Federal plan will hike rates for local customers Apr 21, 2014
March 2014
- Mar 21, 2014 The New Capacity Zone Faces Groundswell of Opposition from Local, County Governments and Federal Officials Mar 21, 2014
- Mar 20, 2014 Senator Chuck Schumer opposes proposed new capacity zone Mar 20, 2014
- Mar 14, 2014 New capacity zone update Mar 14, 2014
February 2014
- Feb 14, 2014 Important steps to oppose the new capacity zone Feb 14, 2014
- Feb 9, 2014 New Paltz Times: Power Grid Issues forum raises specter of higher electric rates for the mid-Hudson Feb 9, 2014
January 2014
- Jan 26, 2014 Forum on New Power Grid Issues in the Hudson Valley to be held Jan. 29 in Marbletown Jan 26, 2014
- Jan 18, 2014 Informational forums on power grid issues and the new capacity zone Jan 18, 2014
- Jan 4, 2014 Almanac Weekly: LETTERS: Reject ‘Smart Meters’ Jan 4, 2014
August 2013
- Aug 1, 2013 Volunteer for CLP! Aug 1, 2013
June 2013
- Jun 22, 2013 Saugerties Times: Can Central Hudson merger be overturned? Jun 22, 2013
- Jun 22, 2013 Woodstock Times: Cahill, other merger foes lament CH-Fortis vote Jun 22, 2013
- Jun 13, 2013 WAMC: NYS PSC Approves Fortis, CH Energy Merger Jun 13, 2013
- Jun 13, 2013 Woodstock Times: BREAKING: Public Service Commission approves Fortis takeover of Central Hudson Jun 13, 2013
- Jun 6, 2013 Kingston Times: Fortis foes allege eco-misdeeds Jun 6, 2013
May 2013
- May 20, 2013 Citizens for Local Power Call Recent Labor Concessions a Victory but Say that Huge Risks to New Yorkers Remain Unaddressed May 20, 2013
- May 20, 2013 Organizations Point to “Overwhelming Evidence” that a Fortis-Central Hudson Merger is Against the Public Interest May 20, 2013
- May 11, 2013 Saugerties Times: Opposition to Central-Hudson takeover May 11, 2013
- May 9, 2013 Kingston Times: As public disdain rises, judges pan Central Hudson-Fortis merger May 9, 2013
- May 5, 2013 Almanac Weekly: Storm of opposition over Fortis’ proposed takeover of Central Hudson May 5, 2013
- May 2, 2013 Kingston Times: Storm of opposition rising over Fortis’ Central Hudson bid May 2, 2013
April 2013
- Apr 14, 2013 Ulster, Dutchess County Citizens and Representatives Oppose CH-Fortis Takeover Apr 14, 2013
- Apr 14, 2013 Citizens for Local Power Ask for Evidentiary Hearing and Recommended Decision - Say More Transparency Needed in Proposed Central Hudson Acquisition Apr 14, 2013
March 2013
- Mar 15, 2013 Proposed Takeover of Central Hudson by Canada-Based Multinational Fortis, Inc., Could Constrain New York Energy Policy Mar 15, 2013

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