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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S STATEMENT ON CENTRAL HUDSON CEO’S RESIGNATION

February 13, 2023

Congressman Pat Ryan's Statement on Central Hudson CEO’s Resignation

 Ryan called on CEO to resign less than two weeks ago, following company’s inadequate response to scathing New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) report 

KINGSTON, NY –  On February 1st, Congressman Pat Ryan called on Central Hudson CEO and President Charles Freni to resign in a speech on the House Floor. Today, Freni stepped down, with Christopher M. Capone named the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer.  

“I am encouraged that Central Hudson took this first step toward rebuilding public trust – now they must take urgent action to fix their broken systems and repay customers who were wronged,” said Representative Pat Ryan. “I have already been in touch with Mr. Capone and made it clear that I will continue to fight on behalf of Hudson Valley families and businesses until customer complaints have been fully resolved and those who have been harmed are made whole.” 

“A transparent process that prioritizes customer input is the only way Central Hudson can resolve these issues once and for all," continued Ryan. “Open forums must be held to assist customers directly, all ratepayers who were illegally back billed must be reimbursed, and all investigations must be fully cooperated with. In the meantime, I urge the Public Service Commission to proceed rapidly with a prudence review and civil penalty assessment."

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