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NY A00235
Bill
Status
6/15/2011
Primary Sponsor
George Latimer
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AI Summary
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Establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program within the Department of Economic Development's division for small business to help small businesses access energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy programs.
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Requires the program to solicit input from small businesses and trade associations, identify energy-related issues affecting small businesses, coordinate with energy authorities and utilities, and provide information about energy assistance programs and alternative technologies.
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Authorizes the program to represent small business interests before the Public Service Commission, initiate or intervene in energy-related proceedings, and advocate for equitable treatment of small businesses in energy policies and consumer protections.
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Requires the Public Service Commission to notify the Division for Small Business within five days of receiving any utility rate increase or service rule modification proposals, and allows the division to participate as a party in such proceedings.
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Effective date is April 1 following enactment; department of economic development and Public Service Commission authorized to take immediate actions to implement the program.
Legislative Description
Establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program as part of the division of small business to assist small businesses in accessing energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy programs available through public and private sources; requires notice to be given to the division of small business prior to any rate increase; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
1/10/2012