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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.
PSC to Hold Hearing on Proposed Stony Creek Wind Farm
PSC is seeking public comment on a proposal by Stony Creek Energy to construct, own, and operate the Stony Creek Wind Farm.
Case 11-T-0068 –Proposed Transmission Line - Mohican to Battenkill
NYS Public Service Commission Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Transmission Line Project in Saratoga and Washington Counties
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.
ESCO Consumer Bill of Rights Technical Conference
A technical conference was held on October 6, 2010 to discuss a draft ESCO Consumer Bill of Rights and modifications to the Uniform Business Practices (UBP) necessary to implement the recently enacted General Business Law (GBL) Section 349-d.
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.