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NY A09298

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Dinowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Service Law Section 65 to require electric and gas corporations to establish and maintain reduced rate schedules for low-income customers
  • Mandates average effective rate reduction of 25-35 percent compared to standard residential rates for the same usage
  • Establishes eligibility for customers receiving benefits from SSI, TANF, Safety Net Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP, Lifeline Assistance, or other commission-approved assistance programs
  • Requires utility providers to cooperate with the Public Service Commission, social services districts, and other agencies to certify customer eligibility through privacy-protected data exchanges
  • Obligates providers to strive for full enrollment of eligible customers and provide application forms for reduced rates

Legislative Description

Relates to the establishment of reduced residential rates for electric and natural gas service to low-income customers.

Last Action

referred to energy

2/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy2/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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