National Grid demand-charge meters hitting municipal garages
Summary
Thurman and Chester got notices that their highway garages will be switched to demand-charge meters because winter kilowatt usage tops 2,000 — and they can't switch back easily. The county is planning a public meeting on rising electric and gas rates at Assemblyman Simpson's request. If your town or your own bills are climbing, watch for that meeting.
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Last discussed Feb 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Demand charges would add a new rate to municipal electric bills that towns say they can't avoid in winter.
National Grid shareholders, from the towns' perspective.
Thurman, Chester, Warrensburg and other municipalities storing equipment that requires winter heating.
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