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NY S06412

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas O'Mara

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Public Service Commission, in consultation with NYSERDA, to submit monthly reports on estimated or actual ratepayer costs and benefits of mandated state energy programs to the Governor, legislative leaders, and Comptroller

  • Covers programs including the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, renewable portfolio standard, regional greenhouse gas initiative, zero-emissions energy credits, renewable energy credits, and systems benefit charge

  • Mandates itemized cost breakdowns be displayed on every resident's monthly utility bill, listing each program separately with bullet points or sequential numbering

  • Specific programs to be itemized include clean energy standard tiers 1-4, offshore wind initiative, clean energy fund, electric/gas efficiency programs, heat pump programs, EV infrastructure investments, and energy storage projects

  • Requires all reported information be posted publicly on websites of the Public Service Commission, Comptroller, NYSERDA, and the Department of Public Service energy affordability program

Legislative Description

Enacts the "ratepayer disclosure and transparency act" which requires a monthly report that includes the estimated or actual ratepayer costs and benefits of any mandated state energy program to the governor and legislature including any New York climate leadership and community protection act compliance costs.

Last Action

NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Telecommunications3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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