Month: February 2009
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PULP Winter Extra Guide to HEAP and Energy Assistance Online
As a reminder to advocates who serve low income energy consumers, PULP’s annual “Winter Extra” for 2008 – 09 is available online. This detailed guide to the Home Energy Assistance […] -
PSC Opens Another Con Edison Prudence Proceeding to Assess Rate Impact of Alleged Crimes
Recently federal prosecutors announced the arrest of 13 Con Edison employees accused of bribes and kickbacks in connection with Con Edison projects ultimately paid for by customers. Today the PSC […] -
Submetering Slowed at Roosevelt Island
Temporary Stay of Submetering Conversion at Roosevelt Island and Three Other LocationsAs reported in the New York Times on Monday, a PSC-approved electric submetering project on Roosevelt Island (“Roosevelt Landings,” […] -
Unemployment, Utility Terminations Rising
Currently, more than 420,000 New Yorkers are receiving unemployment benefits, up from 175,000 a year ago, which represents a 140 percent increase. New State unemployment claims more than doubled to […] -
PULP Utility Law Manual Update
PULP’s purposes include education of the public about the legal rights of utility consumers, and to establish a resource center on the legal rights of consumers. Over the years PULP […] -
When Is Lifeline Not Lifeline?
PULP recently learned from a New York City client that he lost his Lifeline low-income discount telephone service when he moved from one apartment to another even though his local […] -
NRC Holding Hearings on Application for New Nuclear Power Plant in Upstate New York
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is holding hearings on February 25, 2009 on environmental issues related to an application to build a new nuclear reactor at Nine Mile Point in […] -
No Emergency HEAP for Fuel Customers with Automatic Delivery
With high fuel prices and more workers unemployed, many households requested HEAP assistance for the first time this winter, leading to some confusion, chaos, and frustration.Certainly the way New York […] -
DTV Transition Delay Approved by Congress, Obama’s Signature Is Expected
On February 4th, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to delay the nation’s transition to digital television until June 12, 2009. The House joins the Senate, which already passed the […]