Month: October 2012
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Proposed Central Hudson/Fortis Merger Offers Little for Consumers; Shutoffs Up 171% Since 2005, PULP Urges Reforms
New York Public Service Commission (PSC) staff and intervenor parties filed testimony on October 12, 2012 in the Central Hudson/Fortis merger case. The Public Utility Law Project (PULP) warns that this […] -
Comments to PSC on ESCO Service Due
In a Notice inviting public comments issued October 19, 2012, the PSC asked for general comments on retail electricity and gas markets and for responses to the following questions: Information […] -
PSC to Look at ESCO Service Issues
The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) announced on October 18, 2012 that it will begin an assessment of retail natural gas and electricity markets. The Commission Press Release noted concerns […] -
PSC to Look at ESCO Service Issues (New York’s Utility Project)
The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) announced on October 18, 2012 that it will begin an assessment of retail natural gas and electricity markets. The Commission Press Release noted […] -
Second Circuit Bars Consumer Antitrust Claims Against NYISO Capacity Market Gamers Under Standing and Filed Rate Doctrines
In Simon v. KeySpan Corp., consumer plaintiffs commenced a private civil antitrust action for damages against Keyspan, then a New York City power producer owning the largest power plant in the […] -
PSC Urged to Further Revise Proposed Submetering Regulations
The Public Service Commission is considering revisions to its regulations regarding residential submetering. Generally prohibited since 1950, the PSC through a series of orders beginning in 1976 revived the practice […] -
Borrowing at High Interest to Pay Unaffordable Utility Bills
New York’s electric rates are among the highest in the nation. Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers cannot afford to pay their utility bills and many fall behind in making […] -
Albany Times Union: Choice offers higher cost
Times Union — Maybe deregulation isn’t working so well in New York state. That’s what consumer groups are saying after it was revealed recently that nearly all National Grid customers […]