Despite local efforts, the PSC approves the takeover of Central Hudson by Canadian Fortis.
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Jen Metzger is with Citizens for Local Power, the group advised by attorney Dan Duthie. Metzger says that while the group was formed initially solely to oppose the utility merger, she sees the group continuing with its local power mission, and taking what she calls a negative decision by the PSC down a positive road.
As Citizens for Local Power looks past Thursday’s decision in favor of Fortis and CH Energy Group, Dan Duthie notes there are two possible avenues for appealing the PSC decision, but he would have to review the written order to assess the viability of taking the case further and consult his client.