All Issues
LOWERING UTILITY COSTS
No one should choose between paying rent and keeping the lights on.
Utility costs in New York are already squeezing millions of renters and homeowners, with nearly one in three New Yorkers struggling to keep the lights on. Despite this, the state recently approved Con Ed rate hikes which will increase gas and electric bills.
Omar will fight to lower utility prices for consumers by supporting legislation such as the Public Power Democracy Act and the NY HEAT Act: two measures that will help expand public control over our current utility monopoly. No one should have to choose between paying rent and keeping their home warm.