Central Hudson is resuming collections and shut offs. If you’ve had billing problems, or are worried about the status of your account, we have information that can help you with your next steps.

  • How to make a complaint with Department of Public Service & receive an official complaint case number

  • Ways households with a resident that’s elderly, blind, disabled, or low income can avoid shut offs

  • How to plan for the potential receipt of a final disconnection notice & what to do if your account has been shut off

Your voice is still needed! Speak out against the rate increase by using our letter writing tool

Empower Kingston Applications are Open!

The Empower Kingston program pairs trainees with local contractors to learn about green energy trade jobs. The program pays trainees for four full-time weeks at $18 an hour. We provide trainees with essential tools for working in construction, and OSHA-10 certification, and access to opportunities to begin or expand their career in the clean energy field. 

The public is invited to comment on Central Hudson's proposed rate increases and it's time to make our voices heard!

Tell decisionmakers whether or not you think Central Hudson should be rewarded with a rate increase and tell them why you feel the way you do! Did you have problems with Central Hudson? Have the problems been remedied? Are you not sure? This is your chance to let the state know and potentially stop an increase to your utility bill!

We’ve changed! 

Citizens for Local Power (CLP) decided to switch our name to Communities for Local Power (CLP) in the Spring of 2022. A long time coming, our new name is more inclusiveit better encompasses our work, and the allies we collaborate with. Being open to change, and welcoming growth is attributes we find value in, so we’ve evolved our identity. We’ll be switching over our different resources, and we thank you for your patience and support. We’re still (almost) the same old CLP, with the same mission: helping communities transition to a locally-based, clean energy