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- § 1. 1Short title
- § 2. 2Definitions
- § 3. 3Department of public service
- § 3-A. 3-ATransfer of lands
- § 3-B. 3-BLong Island office of the department
- § 3-C. 3-COffice of renewable energy siting and electric transmission
- § 4. 4The public service commission
- § 4-B. 4-BRemovals
- § 5. 5Jurisdiction, powers and duties of public service commission
- § 5-B. 5-BCorporations subject to chapter although not transacting business
- § 5-E. 5-EJurisdiction of commission over certain corporations, their operations and facilities
- § 7. 7Organization and records; minutes as evidence; destruction of certain records
- § 8. 8Additional officers and employees
- § 9. 9Oath of office; eligibility of commissioners and officers
- § 10. 10Offices of commission; meeting; stationery, et cetera
- § 11. 11Quorum; powers of a commissioner
- § 12. 12Counsel to the commission; duties
- § 13. 13Expenses
- § 14. 14Payment of salaries and expenses
- § 15. 15Certain acts prohibited
- § 16. 16Reports of commission
- § 17. 17Certified copies of papers filed to be evidence
- § 18-A. 18-ACosts and expenses of the commission and department and the assessment of such costs and expenses
- § 18-C. 18-CRefunds by the commission
- § 19. 19Attendance of witnesses and their fees
- § 20. 20Practice before the commission; immunity of witnesses
- § 21. 21Court proceedings; preferences
- § 22. 22Rehearing before commission
- § 23. 23Service and effect of orders; stay
- § 24. 24Action to recover penalties or forfeitures
- § 24-A. 24-ANotice to be given to department of state prior to rate increase
- § 24-B. 24-BNotice to be given Long Island power authority prior to rate increase
- § 25. 25Penalties
- § 25-A. 25-ACombination gas and electric corporations; administrative sanctions; recovery of penalties
- § 26. 26Enforcement proceedings
- § 27. 27Public availability of certain competitive requests for proposals
- § 30. 30Residential gas, electric and steam service policy
- § 31. 31Applications for service
- § 31-A. 31-AUse of preferred name and pronouns
- § 32. 32Termination of service
- § 33. 33Discontinuance of residential utility service to multiple dwellings
- § 34. 34Discontinuance of utility service in two family dwellings
- § 35. 35Reconnection of service
- § 36. 36Residential service deposits
- § 37. 37Deferred payment agreements
- § 38. 38Budget or levelized payment plans; quarterly billing
- § 39. 39Meter reading and estimated bills
- § 40. 40Voluntary third-party notification
- § 41. 41Finality of certain utility charges
- § 42. 42Other charges
- § 42-A. 42-APayment of wages to workers; certain cases
- § 43. 43Complaint handling procedures
- § 44. 44Utility bills; informational notices
- § 45. 45Payment agencies
- § 46. 46Emergency disconnections to residences
- § 47. 47Inspection and examination of apparatus
- § 48. 48Emergency hotline
- § 48-A. 48-AUtility services; domestic violence victims
- § 49. 49Residential steam service
- § 50. 50Residential water service
- § 51. 51Rules and regulations
- § 52. 52Gas, electric and steam service to tenants provided through shared meters
- § 53. 53Application
- § 53-A. 53-AProhibition of utilities engaging in detrimental conduct towards a residential customer
- § 63-EE. 63-EEApplication of article
- § 63-FF. 63-FFPowers of the commission in respect to liquid petroleum pipeline safety
- § 64. 64Application of article
- § 65. 65Safe and adequate service; just and reasonable charges; unjust discrimination; unreasonable preference; protection of privacy
- § 65-A. 65-ANotification to social services officials
- § 65-B. 65-BService to persons applying for or receiving public assistance, supplemental security income benefits or additional state payments
- § 66. 66General powers of commission in respect to gas and electricity
- § 66-A. 66-AConservation of gas, declaration of policy, delegation of power
- § 66-B. 66-BContinuation of gas service
- § 66-C. 66-CConservation of energy
- § 66-D. 66-DContract carrier authorization
- § 66-E. 66-EMonitoring of natural gas procurement
- § 66-F. 66-FPurchase and procurement of natural gas at lowest available price
- § 66-G. 66-GSale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity
- § 66-H. 66-HCertain electric corporations; payment equivalent to tax
- § 66-J. 66-JNet energy metering for residential solar, farm waste, non-residential solar electric generating systems, micro-combined heat and power g...
- § 66-K. 66-KAllowance credit trading or sales
- § 66-L. 66-LNet energy metering for residential, farm service and non-residential wind electric generating systems
- § 66-M. 66-MGreen jobs-green New York on-bill recovery
- § 66-N. 66-NNet metering study
- § 66-O. 66-OElectric vehicle charging tariff
- § 66-P. 66-PEstablishment of a renewable energy program
- § 66-Q. 66-QGas and electric billing information for residential rental premises
- § 66-R. 66-RRequirements for certain renewable energy systems
- § 66-S. 66-SElectric vehicle charging; commercial tariff
- § 66-T. 66-TThermal energy network development
- § 66-U. 66-UGas safety reports
- § 66-V. 66-VRequirements for certain climate risk-related and energy transition projects
- § 66-W. 66-WFinality of charges; small non-residential customers
- § 66-X. 66-XEnergy affordability index
- § 66-AA. 66-AAInterconnection reforms
- § 67. 67Inspection of gas and electric meters
- § 67-A. 67-ACharges for past services
- § 67-B. 67-BExcelsior power program
- § 68. 68Certificate of public convenience and necessity
- § 68-A. 68-AStatements of nature and extent of interests to be filed upon request
- § 69. 69Approval of issues of stock, bonds and other forms of indebtedness; approval of mergers or consolidations
- § 69-A. 69-AReorganizations
- § 70. 70Transfer of franchises or stocks
- § 70-A. 70-AStreet lights
- § 71. 71Complaints as to quality and price of gas and electricity; investigation by commission; forms of complaints
- § 72. 72Notice and hearing; order fixing price of gas or electricity or requiring improvement
- § 72-A. 72-AIncreased fuel costs
- § 73. 73Compensation to customers experiencing widespread prolonged outages
- § 73-A. 73-APrioritization of emergency services
- § 74. 74Energy storage deployment policy
- § 74-A. 74-AWestchester county renewable energy and energy efficiency resources program
- § 74-B. 74-BLong Island community choice aggregation programs
- § 75. 75Defense in case of excessive charges for gas or electricity
- § 76. 76Rates charged veteran organizations, religious bodies and community residences
- § 77. 77Powers of local officers
- § 78. 78Application of article
- § 79. 79Adequate service; just and reasonable charges; unjust discrimination and unreasonable preference
- § 80. 80General powers of commission in respect to steam heating
- § 81. 81Approval of incorporation and franchises; certificate
- § 82. 82Approval of issues of stock, bonds and other forms of indebtedness
- § 82-A. 82-AReorganizations
- § 83. 83Transfer of franchises, property or stocks
- § 84. 84Complaints as to service and price of steam heat; investigation by commission; forms of complaints
- § 85. 85Notice and hearing; order fixing price of steam, or requiring improvement
- § 88. 88Defense in case of excessive charges for steam heat
- § 89. 89Powers of local officers
- § 89-A. 89-AApplication of article
- § 89-B. 89-BSafe and adequate service; just and reasonable charges; unjust discrimination; unreasonable preference; protection of privacy
- § 89-C. 89-CGeneral powers of commission in respect to water supply
- § 89-D. 89-DInspection of meters
- § 89-E. 89-EFiling of approval for construction; approval of initial rate schedules; certificate for parallel or duplicate lines
- § 89-F. 89-FApproval of issues of stock, bonds and other forms of indebtedness
- § 89-G. 89-GReorganization
- § 89-H. 89-HTransfer of franchises or stocks
- § 89-I. 89-IComplaints as to price of water; investigation by commission; forms of complaints
- § 89-J. 89-JNotice and hearing; order fixing price of water or requiring improvement
- § 89-L. 89-LMunicipal water systems
- § 89-N. 89-NDefense in case of excessive charges for water
- § 89-O. 89-OPowers of local officers
- § 89-P. 89-PPowers of the department
- § 90. 90Application of article
- § 91. 91Adequate service; just and reasonable charges; unjust discrimination; unreasonable preference; protection of privacy
- § 91-A. 91-ACustomer of record for telephonic blocking and restrictions on the removal of telephonic blocks to certain area codes
- § 92. 92Rate schedules
- § 92-A. 92-ASpecial telephone equipment for deaf and hard of hearing persons
- § 92-B. 92-BTelephone deposits and payment plans for the elderly
- § 92-C. 92-CCustomer service requirements for alternate operator service providers and COCOT service providers
- § 92-D. 92-DTelephone solicitations
- § 92-E. 92-ETelephone service; changes in providers
- § 92-F. 92-FPrepaid telephone calling card consumer protections
- § 92-G. 92-GDe-tariffing of non-basic retail services
- § 92-H. 92-HParticipation in the targeted accessibility fund
- § 92-I. 92-ICramming prohibited
- § 93. 93Liability for loss or damage caused by violation of this chapter
- § 94. 94General powers and duties of commission in respect to telegraph corporations and telephone corporations
- § 95. 95Reports of telegraph corporations and telephone corporations
- § 95-A. 95-AStatements of nature and extent of interests to be filed upon request
- § 96. 96Investigations by commission
- § 97. 97Rates, rentals and service
- § 98. 98Power of commission to order repairs or changes
- § 99. 99Franchises and privileges
- § 100. 100Transfer and ownership of stock
- § 101. 101Authority to issue stock, bonds and other forms of indebtedness
- § 101-A. 101-AReorganization
- § 102. 102IntraLATA presubscribed interexchange carrier-change charge study
- § 103. 103Commercial landlord-tenant relationship
- § 104. 104Fiber-based services
- § 104-A. 104-ANotice to customers on fiber optic-based telephone lines
- § 105. 105Purposes of article
- § 106. 106Approval of loans
- § 107. 107Approval of the use of revenues
- § 108. 108Approval of dissolution and of certificates of merger or consolidation, certificates of amendment of certificates of incorporation, and r...
- § 109. 109Appearances of municipal corporations
- § 110. 110Control of holding companies and of transactions between affiliated interests
- § 111. 111Additional information in annual reports; disclosure of stockholdings
- § 111-A. 111-AAdditional information in annual reports; disclosure of compensation
- § 112. 112Judicial enforcement of rate-fixing orders of the commission
- § 112-A. 112-AAppointment of temporary operator
- § 113. 113Reparations and refunds
- § 114. 114Temporary rates
- § 114-A. 114-ARates not to include cost of legislative lobbying
- § 115. 115Public letting of contracts
- § 116. 116Discontinuance of water service to multiple dwellings
- § 117. 117Consumer deposits
- § 118. 118Payment to an authorized payment agency
- § 119. 119Reorganization of public utility corporations under the national bankruptcy act
- § 119-A. 119-AAttachments to utility poles; use of utility ducts, trenches and conduits
- § 119-B. 119-BProtection of underground facilities
- § 119-C. 119-CTax reduction benefit to ratepayers
- § 119-D. 119-DMaintenance of utility poles
- § 119-E. 119-EUtility pole attachment report
- § 120. 120Definitions
- § 121. 121Certificate of environmental compatibility and public need
- § 121-A. 121-AProcedures with respect to certain fuel gas transmission lines
- § 122. 122Application for a certificate
- § 123. 123Hearing on application for certificate
- § 124. 124Parties to certification proceedings
- § 125. 125Conduct of the hearing
- § 126. 126The decision
- § 127. 127Opinion to be issued with decision
- § 128. 128Judicial review
- § 129. 129Jurisdiction of courts
- § 130. 130Powers of municipalities and state agencies
- § 135-A. 135-AShort title
- § 135-B. 135-BDefinitions
- § 135-C. 135-CHome conservation plans; eligibility; approval by the commission
- § 135-D. 135-DScope of plan
- § 135-E. 135-EEnergy conservation criteria
- § 135-F. 135-FEnergy audits
- § 135-G. 135-GFinancing
- § 135-H. 135-HInstallation
- § 135-I. 135-IDefault
- § 135-J. 135-JAdministration by public service commission; application by utilities; approval
- § 135-K. 135-KReports; miscellaneous
- § 135-L. 135-LAlternate financing method
- § 135-M. 135-MApplicability to prior installations
- § 135-N. 135-NNonresidential energy audits
- § 135-O. 135-ORecovery of costs
- § 136. 136Purpose
- § 137. 137Definitions
- § 138. 138General provisions related to establishing standards related to siting major renewable energy facilities
- § 139. 139General provisions related to establishing standards related to siting major electric transmission facilities
- § 140. 140Applicability related to siting major renewable energy facilities
- § 141. 141Applicability related to siting major electric transmission facilities
- § 142. 142Application, notice, and review relating to major renewable energy facility siting
- § 143. 143Application, notice, and review relating to major electric transmission facility siting
- § 144. 144Powers of municipalities and state agencies and authorities
- § 145. 145Fees; local agency account
- § 146. 146Judicial review
- § 147. 147Farmland protection working group
- § 148. 148Reports of the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmissions
- § 150. 150Board of railroad commissioners abolished; effect thereof
- § 151. 151Commission of gas and electricity abolished; effect thereof
- § 152. 152Inspector of gas meters abolished; effect thereof
- § 153. 153Construction
- § 154. 154Of the laws enumerated in the schedule hereto annexed, that portion specified in the last column is hereby repealed
- § 160. 160Definitions
- § 161. 161General provisions relating to the board
- § 162. 162Board certificate
- § 163. 163Pre-application procedures
- § 164. 164Application for a certificate
- § 165. 165Hearing schedule
- § 166. 166Parties to a certification proceeding
- § 167. 167Conduct of hearing
- § 168. 168Board decisions
- § 169. 169Opinion to be issued with decision
- § 170. 170Rehearing and judicial review
- § 171. 171Jurisdiction of courts
- § 172. 172Powers of municipalities and state agencies
- § 173. 173Applicability to public authorities
- § 174. 174Major steam electric generating facilities certificates
- § 211. 211Statement of policy
- § 212. 212Definitions
- § 213. 213Application of article
- § 215. 215Duties of the commission in respect to cable television companies
- § 216. 216Powers of the commission in respect to cable television companies
- § 217. 217Costs and expenses of the commission and department and assessment thereof related to the regulation of cable television companies
- § 218. 218Municipal fees; taxes or charges
- § 219. 219Franchise requirement
- § 220. 220Construction of systems
- § 221. 221Certificate of confirmation
- § 222. 222Transfer, renewal or amendment of franchises and transfer of control over franchises and system properties
- § 223. 223Interconnection and system coordination
- § 224. 224Requirement for adequate service
- § 224-A. 224-AConsumer protection
- § 224-B. 224-BCable bills
- § 224-C. 224-CBroadband and fiber optic services
- § 225. 225Rates
- § 226. 226Abandonment of service
- § 227. 227Termination of franchises
- § 227-A. 227-AForfeiture
- § 228. 228Landlord-tenant relationship
- § 229. 229Censorship prohibited
- § 229-A. 229-ASubscriber limitation on television reception
- § 230. 230Liability for obscenity, defamation and invasion of privacy