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Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New York State Public Service Commission Commission Session
The Commission session addressed two primary agenda items. First, the Commission initiated a proceeding to examine and inventory the use of artificial intelligence in public utility operations, focusing on balancing innovation with safety, reliability, and regulatory oversight, including the requirement for utilities to provide semiannual reports. Second, the Commission established a proceeding to design a methodology for an Energy Affordability Index to standardize the calculation of residential energy burdens and enhance transparency, supporting new legislative requirements. Additionally, the Commission reviewed the consent agenda, which included discussions on greenhouse gas emissions reporting and interconnection reforms.
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New York State Public Service Commission Commission Session
The session focused on the establishment of the Excelsior Power Program, a new demand response initiative aimed at enhancing grid flexibility and residential energy management. Discussions covered a two-step implementation strategy, which includes an initial rebranding and rollout of enhanced incentives followed by the creation of a unified, statewide platform for easier customer participation. The commission also reviewed the allocation of $33 million in state funding to support these incentives, customer outreach, and education efforts, with the ultimate goal of reducing infrastructure costs and improving energy affordability.
Jul 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New York State Public Service Commission Session
The session addressed two primary topics. First, the Commission initiated a proceeding to examine utility procedures regarding estimated billing practices, following a gubernatorial directive that followed a veto of legislation on the subject. Second, the Commission reviewed the 2025 utility customer service performance report, which identified utilities that failed to meet key metrics such as call answer rates and customer satisfaction levels, resulting in negative revenue adjustments for several utility companies.
Jun 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New York State Board On Electric Generation Siting And The Environment Meeting
The board approved an amendment petition from Canisteo Wind Energy LLC to restore the facility's nameplate capacity to 290.7 MW following the resolution of transmission constraints. Additionally, the board denied an amendment petition from Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC which sought to remove the nighttime noise design goal requirement from its certificate. The board clarified the conservative methodology to be used for modeling noise compliance, emphasizing the importance of long-term noise protections.
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