. URGENT: The proposed Fortis acquisition of Central Hudson will promote more shale gas and oil extraction and combustion and does little or nothing to promote a sustainable energy future.  Ultimately it will make a few high level executives at Central Hudson very rich, while the CH ratepayers will see rate increases and have their service severely eroded. Fortis is a multinational corporation based in Canada, with poor environmental track record, which will reduce the quality of service we [...]