Utility bills are now the fastest driver of inflation, and over 80 million Americans are struggling to pay their bills.

This Climate Mayors resource examines how the Westchester Municipal Consortium pooled their resources resulting in a significant reduction in electricity and gas prices and secured additional reliability, transparency and zero-emissions grid commitments from Con Edison. Direct engagement can shift the outcome of utility regulatory proceedings.

Mayor Patterson-Howard organized a coalition to fight a Con Ed utility rate hike, keeping constituent bills lower. During her testimony, Mayor Patterson-Howard drew from the experiences of her constituents, describing the growing financial strain caused by rising utility costs.