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NY A06204
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Carroll
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Public Service to adjust residential fixed charges for electric, gas, and combination utilities to cover only costs directly related to metering, billing, service connections, and customer service
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Defines "residential fixed charge" as any fixed fee charged to residential customers, including distribution basic service charges, customer service charges, and basic service fees separate from per-kilowatt-hour charges
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Mandates utility companies provide clear, transparent information about fixed charges on their websites and billing statements, including specific costs and expenses used to calculate the charges
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Requires utilities to notify customers in advance of any fixed charge changes, including reasons for changes and bill impact
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Prohibits the adjustment provisions from causing cost shifts to other rate classes
Legislative Description
Directs the department of public service to adjust each utility corporation's residential fixed charge upon such corporation's filing with the department of an amendment of rate schedules, to recover only the fixed costs and operation and maintenance expenses directly related to metering, billing, service connections and the provision of customer service.
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means
2/25/2026