🔔 GOOD NEWS today from a grassroots campaign in the Hudson Valley that's trying to permanently bring down the price of their light bills with public power! Check out the full details and get involved in this campaign with @sarahana.bsky.social and @mhvdsa.bsky.social

Public ownership of our energy utility, Central Hudson, is not an end, it’s the means—to keep rates low, empower workers, and get us a 21st century grid. A new study estimates it would also save us money immediately! hudsonvalleypowerauthority.com/feasibility/

Public power is the way forward! For affordability, reliability, and decarbonization.

It's been so fun to see Hudson Valley for Public Power at work. They understand the moral stakes of this moment. They're strategic. They're organized. And now, they've got the data — public power will save millions! Definitely worth digging into the whole report from NewGen.

A new independent study estimates replacing Central Hudson with a publicly-owned utility will save $15.2 million in Year 1, and $210.5 million per year by Year 30! Read the full report here: hudsonvalleypowerauthority.com/feasibility/