Energy

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 13, 2025

S 6277: Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate

Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers including a proposed change of rates, charges, terms and conditions of service, the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, standards or final policy decisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates utility consumer advocate to protect residential customers from unfair rate changes, aligning with support indicator for consumer protection in energy utilities.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2025

S 641: Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"

Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates weatherization (energy efficiency) and electrification-ready projects, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill language.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates weatherization and electrification projects to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2025

S 7230: Ensures energy services companies are subject to the same consumer protection regulations regarding unclaimed deposits and refunds currently facing utility companies

Ensures energy services companies are subject to the same consumer protection regulations regarding unclaimed deposits and refunds currently facing utility companies.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends utility consumer protection standards (unclaimed deposits/refunds) to energy services companies, directly protecting consumers in energy services sector per support indicator.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Energy

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