AskPSC - Electricity

Electricity

Electricity is an essential service that affects virtually every aspect of modern life. Electricity allows people to turn on lights at the flip of a switch, watch television, use computers and keep food cold in the refrigerator.

The PSC is responsible for overseeing the performance of electric corporations under Commission jurisdiction to ensure that they provide safe, adequate, and efficient service at just and reasonable rates, with concern for the environment.

This page provides information on the electric utilities regulated by the Commission, the Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) operating in New York, programs and initiatives regarding electric supply and guides to help consumers make informed decisions regarding their electric service.

Rate Cases and Commission Cases:

	PSC is seeking public comment on a Joint Proposal for Case 11-E-0590: Village of Rockville Centre’s proposed electric rates
	PSC is seeking public comment on RG&E's proposed application for the construction of a transmission line in the City of Rochester and the Towns of Chili, Gates and Henrietta in Monroe County. Case 11-T-0534
	Case 11-T-0068 -Proposed Transmission Line - Mohican to Battenkill
	Case 10-T-0139 - Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. Proposal to Build a Transmission Line from Clinton County to New York City
	National Grid's Proposed Rate Case (Case 10-E-0050)
	Case 10-T-0283 - PSC Seeking Public Comment on Transmission Line from Rockland to Orange Counties
	Case 10-T-0080 - Public Service Commission Seeks Public Input on Spier Falls Transmission Line Update: On 2/24/11, the Commission granted a Certificate to National Grid for the Project as proposed in the Joint Proposal. Click here for a copy of the Order.

New and Noteworthy:

	Article 10- Siting of Major Electric Generating Facilities
	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.
	Advanced Metering Infrastructure Proceeding - To encourage the development and deployment of advanced metering infrastructure in order to provide customers with access to the data necessary for energy management
	Standby Rates for Distributed Generation
	NYPA's Power To Schools-- Assist public and private schools to better manage their power costs
	ESCO Referral Program-- Customers are provided the opportunity to obtain a 7% discount off of the utility's commodity price for an introductory period.