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Case 12-G-0194 – New York State Electric & Gas Corporation – Romulus Pipeline Projects
PSC Invites Public Comments on a Petition in Which New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) Has Asked the Commission to Amend a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
Central Hudson Warns Customers of Nationwide Scam
In a press release dated May 24, 2012- Central Hudson warns its customers of a nationwide utility billing scam to commit identity theft and/or steal utility payments.
PSC Seeking Public Comment on Joint Proposal Case 11-E-0590, Village of Rockville Centre
The New York State Public Service Commission seeks public comments on a Joint Proposal regarding Village of Rockville Centre’s proposed electric rates.
PSC Seeking Public Comment on Joint Proposal Case 11-E-0408 Electric Delivery Rates for O&R; Utilities, Inc.
The PSC seeks public comments on a Joint Proposal regarding Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc., to increase electric revenues effective July 1, 2012.
Case 11-T-0654 – New York State Electric & Gas Corporation – Natural Gas Pipeline, Big Flats to Horseheads, Chemung County
PSC Seeking Public Comment on Transmission Pipeline and Associated Facilities in the Towns of Big Flats and Horseheads and the Village of Horseheads, Chemung County
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.
Winter 2011-2012
This page provides information on controlling your heating costs - including simple no-cost or low-cost measures to cut your energy use.
VERIZON CUSTOMERS CAN SIGN UP FOR NEW PROTECTIONS
In keeping with ongoing changes in the increasingly competitive telecommunications industry, the New York State Public Service Commission has directed Verizon, the state's largest provider of traditional land line telephone service, to focus its repair an
Consumer Advisory Concerning National Grid Energy Services Exterior Electrical Line Coverage
A consumer advisory from the NYS Public Service Commission regarding solicitation from National Grid Energy Services concerning exterior electrical line coverage
NYSEG's and RG&E;'s Appliance Bounty Program
NYS Public Service Commission approves two new residential Energy Efficiency programs in NYSEG's and RG&E;'s service territories
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
Lifeline Discount Telephone Service
Income eligible consumers can save as much as $250 on their local telephone bills. Check here for more details.
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.