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NY A06547

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Marcos Crespo

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates three utility surcharges (System Benefit Charge, Renewable Portfolio Standard surcharge, and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard surcharge) for residential customers age 65 and older whose income qualifies them for the Home Energy Assistance Program
  • Prohibits gas and electric corporations from recovering foregone revenues from implementation of this section through charges to other customers or customer classes
  • Requires the Public Service Commission to adopt rules and regulations for age and income verification and other implementation procedures
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with the Public Service Commission authorized to amend rules and regulations immediately to prepare for implementation

Legislative Description

Relates to eliminating certain utility surcharges for certain residential customers.

Last Action

referred to energy

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy3/26/2015

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