PSC Seeks Public Input On Corning's Gas Rates

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:14:08 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that it is seeking public comment on a proposal to establish increased natural gas delivery rates for Corning Natural Gas Corporation (CNG) for the period May 1, 2012 throug...

Commission To Meet On Thursday, February 16, 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:22:31 -0000

The Public Service Commission will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York.

PSC Investigates Consumer Data Breach at NYSEG, RG&E

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:26:26 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced it will conduct a full and complete investigation into the unauthorized access to customer data announced today by New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Ga...

Possible Submetering Changes Ahead

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:48:50 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today decided to solicit comments on revised regulations governing residential electric submetering, a system that allows a landlord, property management firm, condominium association, home...

Commission Updated On Utility Security Matters

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:14:27 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today received an oral report from Department of Public Service staff on recent utility security oversight work and the accomplishments energy utilities have made to protect transmission an...

Temporary Operator Sought For Small Water Company

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:09:42 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today voted to initiate the process for appointing a temporary operator and instituting a penalty action against Painted Apron Water Company, Inc. (Painted Apron) for failing to ensure the ...

Public Service Commission To Meet On Thursday, January 19, 2012

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:37:47 -0000

The Public Service Commission will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York.

PSC Seeks Public Comment on Grid Transmission Line

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:10:07 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold two public statement hearings, each preceded by an information forum, on the application of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid to construct approximately four mi...

National Grid To Lower Electric Rates

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:19:46 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved lowering National Grid's residential electricity delivery bills by an average of 11 percent and up to 44 percent for some commercial and industrial customers. On a total bill...

Stony Creek Wind Farm Approved

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:40:48 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, subject to conditions, for Stony Creek Energy LLC's (Stony Creek) wind energy project to be located in the Town of Orangevil...

Stronger Protections For Underground Services

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:22:19 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today adopted amendments to its rules and regulations concerning protection of underground facilities. Revisions include permitting the use of an Automated Positive Response (APR) system by...

PSC Approves Steam Demand Response And Supply Pilots

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:02:09 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved, with modifications, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.'s (Con Edison) Steam Demand Response Pilot Program that includes winter and summer programs to reduce load ...

Sale of Upstate Nuclear Power Plants Approved

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:21:05 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today declared that it will not review further Exelon Corporation's acquisition of ownership interests the Nine Mile Point and Ginna nuclear facilities located in upstate New York, because ...

PSC Seeks Input Into Long Island American Water Rates

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:56:32 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) is seeking public comment concerning a joint proposal that recommends water rates for Long Island Water Corporation, doing business as Long Island American Water (LIAW), for three consecuti...

Commission To Meet On Thursday, December 15, 2011

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:26:34 -0000

The Public Service Commission will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 15, 2011, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York.

New Yorkers Urged To Be Heat Smart This Winter

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:08:50 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today received a report from staff of the Department of Public Service (staff) outlining its outreach and education plan for the 2011-2012 heating season. The plan highlights the activities...

PSC Approves New Rates For Green Island

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:47:44 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved authorizing a $300,000 electric rate increase for Green Island Power Authority (GIPA) customers effective December 1, 2011.

Grid Ratepayers Share $24.5M Tax Refund

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:40:03 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) approved a Joint Proposal entered into between staff of the Department of Public Service and Brooklyn Union Gas company d/b/a/ National Grid NY resolving the disposition of property tax ref...

Natural Gas Vehicle Pilot Program Approved

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:24:47 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today, in a move to spur the development of natural gas-powered vehicles in New York State and reduce the state's reliance on imported gasoline, approved a National Fuel Gas Distribution Co...

PSC Seeks Public Input on United Water Rates

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:32:34 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced public statement hearings will be held concerning a proposal by United Water Owego-Nichols Inc. (company) to increase water rates.

PSC Seeks Public Input on United Water Rates

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:54:04 -0000

Public Service Commission To Meet On Thursday, November 17, 2011

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:30:55 -0000

The Public Service Commission will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 17, 2011, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York. The agenda will be announced ...

NYSEG Business Assistance Plan Approved

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:19:24 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced approval of a petition submitted by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) for three new economic development programs to provide up to $7 million in immediat...

PSC, NYSERDA Announce Disaster Assistance For Farmers

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:31:35 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced a $5 million Agriculture Disaster Program to immediately help farms replace systems and equipment ...

NYSERDA 5-Year Plan Approved

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:25:03 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved a new, five-year program valued at $469 million for a suite of energy-related technology and market development (T&MD) programs to be administered by the New York State E...

Landmark Energy Efficiency Program Reauthorized

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:46:14 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission), in a major step to ensure New York continues to provide energy efficiency funding incentives to residential, commercial and industrial customers, today voted to reauthorize the state's Ene...

Natural Gas Utilities Ready For Winter Heating Season

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:44:32 -0000

Based upon an annual review of local utilities' winter preparedness, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that utilities providing natural gas service in the state have adequate supplies, delivery capacity, and...

PSC Receives Status Update On Utility Audits

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:29:55 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) heard an oral report from staff of the Department of Public Service related to the implementation of recommendations from the comprehensive management audits of Consolidated Edison Company ...

Public Service Commission To Meet On Thursday, October 13, 2011

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:22:07 -0000

The Public Service Commission will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 13, 2011, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York. The agenda will be announced.

National Grid Business Assistance Plan Approved

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:53:59 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced approval of a petition submitted by National Grid to provide up to $6 million in economic development assistance to communities and customers impacted by the devastating eff...

Recent News from New York State Public Service Commission

PSC Seeks Public Input On Corning's Gas Rates

Commission To Meet On Thursday, February 16, 2012

PSC Investigates Consumer Data Breach at NYSEG, RG&E

Possible Submetering Changes Ahead

Commission Updated On Utility Security Matters

Temporary Operator Sought For Small Water Company

Public Service Commission To Meet On Thursday, January 19, 2012

PSC Seeks Public Comment on Grid Transmission Line

National Grid To Lower Electric Rates

Stony Creek Wind Farm Approved

Stronger Protections For Underground Services

PSC Approves Steam Demand Response And Supply Pilots

Sale of Upstate Nuclear Power Plants Approved

PSC Seeks Input Into Long Island American Water Rates

Commission To Meet On Thursday, December 15, 2011

New Yorkers Urged To Be Heat Smart This Winter

PSC Approves New Rates For Green Island

Grid Ratepayers Share $24.5M Tax Refund

Natural Gas Vehicle Pilot Program Approved

PSC Seeks Public Input on United Water Rates

PSC Seeks Public Input on United Water Rates

Public Service Commission To Meet On Thursday, November 17, 2011

NYSEG Business Assistance Plan Approved

PSC, NYSERDA Announce Disaster Assistance For Farmers

NYSERDA 5-Year Plan Approved

Landmark Energy Efficiency Program Reauthorized

Natural Gas Utilities Ready For Winter Heating Season

PSC Receives Status Update On Utility Audits

Public Service Commission To Meet On Thursday, October 13, 2011

National Grid Business Assistance Plan Approved