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New York Implements Energy Affordability Guidelines for Utility Bills

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 17
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Kathy Hochul directed state regulators to expand energy affordability guidelines, requiring the Public Service Commission to monitor utility compliance. The new index aims to keep combined household bills below 6% of income, applying to up to 2.5 million middle-income families, not just low-income households. Utilities that exceed this target will face additional state oversight and potential issues when seeking rate increases.

From nydailynews.com

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The policy introduces a new affordability index that links utility performance to executive and senior management compensation. This action occurs as high utility costs have become a major issue in the political rivalry between Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman.

From nydailynews.com, nystateofpolitics.com

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  1. Hochul directs PSC to monitor utility compliance and leads Blakeman in polls.1 source
  2. Gillibrand blames Iran war for energy costs as Hochul implements policy changes under PSC.1 source

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