New York State Department of Public Service

The NYS Public Service Commission meets today (Thursday, Sept. 19) at 10:30 a.m. Visit the DPS website to watch it online:

Department of Public Service Ensuring Safe and Reliable Utility Service for New Yorkers The Public Service Commission regulates electric, gas, steam, telecommunications/cable, and private water utilities in New York. First Time Here? PSC Sessions

is holding a public statement hearing in Albany tonight at 6pm regarding National Grid’s rate proposal, at the Albany Public Library Auditorium, 161 Washington Avenue. More info at:

National Grid: PSC holds public statement hearing in Albany regarding National Grid’s rate proposal National Grid: PSC holds public statement hearing in Albany regarding National Grid’s rate proposal September 17 2024 6:00 PM In Person Albany Public Library Auditorium 161 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 United States

Are you registered to vote? Today is National Voter Registration Day and a perfect time to find out more about the voter registration process in New York State. Visit https://elections.ny.gov/voter-registration-process for details.

Last week, Chair Rory Christian was the Keynote Speaker at Building Energy Exchange's Climate Mobilization Act Series: Funding, Financing & Incentives, to discuss current and future funding, financing, and incentive opportunities that can be used to meet New York's ambitious climate mandates. Chair Christian's talk focused on generation, transmission, and flexibility.

Get There Green! September 22 to 29, 2024
Get There Green! is a week to promote and celebrate more sustainable modes of transportation. During this week everyone is encouraged to join in a week of climate-action by using a more sustainable mode of transportation for as many trips as they can. These include:

-Walking
-Biking
-Taking public transit
-Carpooling
-Driving an electric vehicle
-Or anything else that isn't driving alone in a fossil fuel powered vehicle.

Visit https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/living-green/get-there-green for more information.

The Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) website is now live on the site at https://dps.ny.gov/ores. ORES was transferred from DOS to DPS per the RAPID Act earlier this year.

Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission The mission of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) is to consolidate the environmental review and permitting of major renewable energy facilities in New York State into a single forum that provides a coordinated and timely review of siting permit applications. 

Internet Service Providers: The ConnectALL Deployment Program Prequalification Application deadline is September 18, 2024! Learn more and apply ➡️ https://broadband.ny.gov/connectall-deployment-program

The Avoided Cost of Gas Working Group will meet today, September 3rd, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss what should qualify as renewable natural gas (RNG). View more details on the the DPS website:

Natural Gas: Meeting of the Avoided Cost of Gas Working Group The Avoided Cost of Gas Working Group was initiated by the Commission in its Order Adopting Gas System Planning Process issued in proceeding 20-G-0131 on May 12, 2022. The seventh meeting of the Avoided Cost of Gas Working Group was held on May 23, 2023. At that meeting Staff presented on marginal c...

Consumer Advocate Richard Berkley and other staff members are educating visitors at the NYS Fair about programs that help consumers with utility costs and about the NYS clean energy initiatives. Plus we have fans and other giveaways! Visit us at the Energy & Environment Experience in the Center of Progress Building.

We are ready for our visitors at the Great NYS Fair! The team is at the Energy & Environment Experience area in the Center for Progress building. Stop by and check us out!

Miss the August 15 session? You can watch it in its entirety now:

8/15/2024 New York State Public Service Commission Session August 15, 2024 New York State Public Service Commission Session recording.

Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Energy Affordability Guarantee Pilot Program for Low-Income Utility Customers:

Governor Hochul Announces Energy Affordability Guarantee Pilot Program for Low-Income Utility Customers Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the implementation of the Energy Affordability Guarantee pilot program.

Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Settlement to Provide Discounted Broadband to Low-Income New Yorkers:

Governor Hochul Announces Settlement to Provide Discounted Broadband to Low-Income New Yorkers Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Public Service Commission had reached a settlement agreement with Charter Communications, Inc., parent company of broadband provider Spectrum, which operates in 58 out of the 62 counties in New York State, requiring the communications company to prov...

PSC Cuts Water Utility Rate Request:

PSC Cuts Water Utility Rate Request ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today established a three-year water rate plan for customers of Liberty (New York Water) Utilities Corp. (Liberty) across its two service territories. The company serves approximately 125,000 water customers in several towns, main...

Announces New Proactive Grid Planning Proceeding to Prepare New York’s Electric Grid for Building and Vehicle Electrification.

Commission Announces New Proactive Grid Planning Proceeding to Prepare New York’s Electric Grid for Building and Vehicle Electrification August 15, 2024 | Albany Commission Announces New Proactive Grid Planning Proceeding to Prepare New York’s Electric Grid for Building and Vehicle Electrification

PSC Dramatically Reduces Gas Utilities’ Rate Request. https://dps.ny.gov/news/psc-dramatically-reduces-gas-utilities-rate-request

The New York State Public Service Commission session is today at 10:30 a.m. Watch it live on the website at https://dps.ny.gov. You can find the final session agenda at https://dps.ny.gov/commission-issues-final-august-15-2024-agenda

The will hold a virtual public statement hearing on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, concerning a petition filed on April 11, 2024, by Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law (PSL) seeking lightened regulation as a wholesale electric generator, as well as a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Hemlock Ridge seeks authorization to construct and operate an up to 200-megawatt solar farm in the towns of Barre and Shelby in Orleans County.

Virtual Public Statement Hearing Set Regarding Orleans County Solar Farm ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a virtual public statement hearing on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, concerning a petition filed on April 11, 2024, by Hemlock Ridge Solar, LLC pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law (PSL) seeking lightened regula...

🟢 Green Light! Governor Kathy Hochul announced an additional $200 million is now available to school districts and bus operators for zero-emission school buses! This is the second installment of funding under the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.

The New York School Bus Incentive Program, administered by NYSERDA, provides support for the purchase of electric buses, charging infrastructure or fleet electrification planning as public schools transition to zero-emission technologies that improve air quality and reduce pollution in communities. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-additional-200-million-environmental-bond-act-funding-now-available

Happy Professional Engineers Day! April is a Utility Engineer and she loves her job at because she's helping to build a more resilient and sustainable future. Hear from April herself! https://youtu.be/wlgzFFBg4xo?si=Wc9NpQRo3opklMxL

Find out more about DPS employment opportunities: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities

Why I Love Working for NYS - Helping to Build a Resilient and Sustainable Future Now is the time for you to join us and start your career in public service.Visit statejobs.ny.gov to get started today.

Tonight at 5:30pm, there is a public statement hearing on RG&E's Climate Vulnerability/Resiliency Plan. Find more details: https://dps.ny.gov/event/climate-plans-public-statement-hearing-rges-climate-vulnerabilityresiliency-plan

New Yorkers: We are preparing for multiple extreme weather events this week.

A Flood Watch is in effect for the downstate regions. Heavy rain is forecasted to start this afternoon, with the possibility of three inches of rain per hour that could lead to flash flooding.

There is also the risk of severe thunderstorms, which could lead to high winds and downed power lines. This is all before remnants of Tropical Storm Debby are expected to hit New York starting on Friday and into the weekend.

We have mobilized every available resource to protect New Yorkers.

We have activated the Emergency Operations center and deployed 100 members of the National Guard. My administration has been in constant contact with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - MTA and local officials as we prepare for flooding.

I urge New Yorkers to take this weather seriously. Keep monitoring your local forecasts and sign up for emergency alerts: alert.ny.gov

Remember: Never drive on flooded roads and avoid downed power lines.

The Energy Policy Planning Advisory Council (EPPAC) August meeting is today at 2pm via WebEx, Find more details on the DPS website:

Energy Policy Planning Advisory Council (EPPAC) August Meeting The next EPPAC meeting will be held virtually through WebEx from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on August 5, 2024. The meeting agenda is below.

Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed NYSERDA’s Board Chair Richard Kauffman to serve as chair of the upcoming Future Energy Economy Summit on September 4-5 with contributions from leadership and staff from NYSERDA, New York State Department of Public Service, Empire State Development, New York Power Authority, NYSDOH - New York State Health Department, New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, and the New York State Department of Labor.

The summit will also welcome global and federal experts along with representatives from labor, business, industry, power producers, and environment and energy sectors. Register to attend by Thursday, August 29, 2024. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-upcoming-convening-global-experts-discuss-expanding-clean-energy-new

The Siting Board meets today at 2pm to discuss the Alle-Catt wind project. Visit the DPS website for more details:

Siting Board Meets to Discuss Alle-Catt Wind Project Siting Board Meets to Discuss Alle-Catt Wind Project August 05 2024 2:00 PM In Person and via Webcast Empire State Plaza, 19th Fl & 90 Church St, 4th Fl Albany & NYC, NY 12223 United States

Today Governor Kathy Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer Announce Up to $43 Million in Federal Funding to Support Communities Along Propel NY Energy Transmission Line. Read more:

Governor Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer Announce Up to $43 Million in Federal Funding to Support Communities Along Propel NY Energy Transmission Line Governor Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer announced up to $43 million in federal funding to benefit under-resourced communities.

The office of consumer services returned $7.62M to consumers in the first six months of 2024, more than 2.5X more than in the same period a year ago. Read the Monthly Report on Consumer Complaint Activity:

documents.dps.ny.gov

Today Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Long-duration Energy Storage Demonstration Using Fire-safe Battery Technology.

Governor Hochul Announces Long-duration Energy Storage Demonstration Using Fire-safe Battery Technology Governor Hochul announced that New York State will receive U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding for a long-duration energy storage demonstration project that will use fire-safe battery technology.

Today at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. in Buffalo, the is holding two in-person public statements hearings to receive public comments regarding the NFG rate case. Find details on the DPS website:

NFG: Two In-Person Public Statement Hearings at 1 & 6pm on NFG rate case NFG: Two In-Person Public Statement Hearings at 1 & 6pm on NFG rate case January 24 2024 1:00 PM In Person Buffalo and Erie County Public Library 1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203 United States