Month: August 2008
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Utilities Must Offer Written, Negotiable Payment Agreements Before Terminating Electric or Natural Gas Service
One of the basic and most important consumer protections in the Home Energy Fair Practices Act (HEFPA) is the opportunity for customers who fall behind in payments to avoid termination […] -
Will Governor Paterson Repurpose the Public Service Commission to Protect Consumers?
With the unanticipated resignation of Commissioner Cheryl Buley, Governor Paterson will soon be able to pick a majority of the five-member Public Service Commission. In addition to filling the new […] -
PULP Reiterates Need to Expand Niagara Mohawk’s Gas Efficiency Program
After the Joint Proposal (“JP”) regarding Niagara Mohawk’s Interim Gas Energy Efficiency Program was submitted on August 1st by several parties, all parties were permitted to submit comments on the […] -
State Cuts Grants for PULP
The New York Legislature met this week to consider cuts in the previously enacted budget for the year beginning April 1, 2008. PULP and many other programs were cut by […] -
FERC, NYISO and PSC Watched While NYISO Gamers Looted Consumers
Today FERC released an Order approving NYISO’s emergency request for approval of rules to limit circuitous scheduling paths for the sale of electricity. It also revealed that it had a […] -
NYISO Death Star Gaming: LIPA, Con Ed, and Other Utilities Ask FERC to Investigate, Pursue Refunds
LIPA President and CEO Kevin S. Law has filed a letter to FERC Chairman Joseph T. Kelliher supporting the request of Senator Schumer and others for a FERC investigation of […] -
PULP Utility Bill Estimator Now Available for Central Hudson Customers
Electric customers who switched to ESCO service may find it difficult to determine if they are saving money. See PSC Makes ESCO Service Comparisons Difficult. To compare the cost of […] -
PSC Makes ESCO Service Comparisons Difficult
How Can Customers Compare ESCO Prices?With prices of electricity rising, consumers are looking for ways to economize. Recently PULP’s website Help Center received this customer inquiry regarding ESCO service. We […] -
NYISO Governance – Director Conflicts
The head of the Port Authority last week resigned his position as a director of the NYISO. As reported by the Daily News: The Port Authority’s executive director is going […]