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New York Candidates for Governor Clash Over Energy Policy

Incumbent New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman clashed over high energy costs in the state’s only gubernatorial debate…

Inside Climate News reports: Incumbent New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman clashed over high energy costs in the state’s only gubernatorial debate, offering sharply different visions for how to keep electricity affordable as demand rises.

Average residential electricity bills in New York rose 10 percent from 2024 to 2025, outpacing the national average.

This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include York Candidates for Governor, Clash Over Energy Policy and Incumbent New York Gov.

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United States · Americas
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York Candidates for Governor, Clash Over Energy Policy, Incumbent New York Gov, Kathy Hochul
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Politics

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