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PSC Seeking Public Comment on the Application filed on May 24, 2012 in Case 12-T-0248
The PSC will hold a public information forum and a public statement hearing concerning the request of NYSEG for approval to build a transmission line and related facilities in the Towns of Chatham, Ghent, and Stockport, in Columbia County.
Case 07-C-1486- 315 Area Code Relief- Update
The New York State Public Service Commission has resumed a proceeding (Case 07-C-1486) to determine how best to create an additional area code in the 315 area code region, serving all or part of 18 northern and central New York counties.
PSC Seeking Public Comment on Joint Proposal for Case 12-G-0544
The New York State Public Service Commission seeks public comments on the Joint Rate Proposal filed by representatives of the Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY, and commonly referred to as KeySpan Delivery New York.
LIFE Regional Meetings
The Low Income Forum on Energy (LIFE) regional meetings, sponsered by PSC and NYSERDA, will take place in May throughout the state. Registration information and agenda available here.
PSC Seeks Comments on the Joint Proposal of Fortis Inc. et al. and CH Energy Group, Inc. Case 12-M-0192
The PSC seeks public comments on the Joint Proposal regarding the acquisition of CH Energy Group Inc. by Fortis Inc. Opportunities to comment include public statement hearings, which will be held before an Administrative Law Judge.
Retail Access Proceeding
PSC is seeking public comments on competition and the retail energy market. Take our ESCO survey
PSC seeks public comments on the Joint Proposal regarding National Grid for Electric and Gas Service
Summary of Rate Case 12-E-0201 & 12-G-0202. Opportunities to comment include public statement hearings, which will be held before an Administrative Law Judge
Case 12-G-0499 Petition of NYSEG to Amend Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to exercise a gas franchise in the Town of Plattsburgh
The PSC invites public comments on a petition in which NYSEG has asked the Commission to allow the company to expand its natural gas service in the Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County.
On-Bill Recovery Financing Program
A new option for financing the improvements that make your home more energy efficient and comfortable.
Review of Utility Performance During Recent Storms
PSC will be assessing electric utilities’ performance in responding to the recent storms. Click here for more information about the review and how to provide your comments on the cases.
UnwasteNY.org
PSC launches a new website to help consumers become more energy efficient.
VERIZON CUSTOMERS CAN SIGN UP FOR NEW PROTECTIONS
The NYS PSC has directed Verizon, the state's largest provider of land line telephone service, to focus its repair and maintenance on customers in need of protection
O&R's Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program
O&R customers are offered an Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Plus Free CFL Bulbs
Con Edison's Demand Response Programs Improved
Commercial, Industrial Customers Enticed to Shed Electricity Load
Residential Consumer Protections
Plain language description of consumer protections regarding electric and natural gas utility service
Consumer Protections for Businesses
Rules and regulations regarding consumer protections for electric and natural gas utility service
Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS)
The Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS) is a New York State initiative to reduce energy consumption and enhance energy efficiency programs. The target goal is to reduce energy usage in New York State by 15% by the year 2015.
Consumer Guide to Telephone Service
Comparison guide to help consumers make informed decisions when choosing among the various types of telecommunications service providers, such as traditional telephone service, wireless, cable and Internet.
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To help ensure your health and safety in the event of a storm or other event that disrupts your utility service, you should take precautionary steps, both before and during an outage.

Click here for a copy of our Utility Service Interruptions Brochure.

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