Queens Lawmakers, Residents To Urge Gov Hochul To Lower Energy Bills By Repealing 100-Foot Rule!

After years of advocacy, state lawmakers voted this session to help lower energy bills and repeal "100-foot rule" subsidy for utilities; Group will feature traveling wheelbarrow of nearly 6,000 "100 Grand" candy bars to show just how much Governor can save New Yorkers on their energy bills by ending outdated mandate

QUEENS, NY (12/02/2025) (readMedia)-- On Wednesday, Queens lawmakers and advocates will rally outside the Con Edison plant in Queens to urge Governor Hochul to sign legislation repealing the "100-foot rule." Last week, Con Edison reiterated its support for ending the outdated subsidy, which allows utilities to charge ratepayers nearly $600 million extra on their energy bills every year to expand the costly gas system on New Yorkers' dime.

As more families struggle to afford their energy bills, Albany lawmakers voted in June to end the outdated 100-foot rule subsidy. Thankfully, Governor Hochul is reportedly considering signing the bill, and now she can save New Yorkers money and rein in utilities by signing it into law.

The group will stand alongside a wheelbarrow full of 5,810 "100 Grand" candy bars, representing exactly how much New Yorkers could save if Governor Hochul repeals this handout to utilities and stops them from profiting year after year from exorbitant utility rates.

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WHO:

Lawmakers including Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas and others.

Organizations including the Renewable Heat Now coalition, Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE), Association For Energy Affordability, Climate Families, Food & Water Watch, New Yorkers for Clean Power, NYPIRG, Sane Energy, 350 Brooklyn, and more.

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WHAT:

Rally with elected officials urging Governor Hochul to repeal the 100-foot rule, which would help address New York’s energy affordability crisis and save families nearly $600 million on their energy bills every year.
WHEN: Wednesday December 03, 2025 at 10:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Outside Con Edison Building
17-40 31st St
New York, New York 11105