ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - National Grid bills will be going up beginning next month.

On Thursday, the state Public Service Commission approved the utility’s request to raise gas and electric rates over the next 3 years.

The rate hike will increase a typical household’s electric and gas bill by $22 a month starting in September. Places that rely strictly on electricity will see a smaller increase, closer to $14.

By the third year, the typical customer will see the bill climb by an additional $50 a month.

National Grid officials have said the increase is to cover inflation-driven cost increases and provide discounts to low-income customers.

It will also pay for upgrades to aging infrastructure.

“What we’re looking at is the investments in these systems that will make them more resilien

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