New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A11021

Introduced
4/22/26  
Refer
4/22/26  
Report Pass
4/28/26  
Engrossed
5/4/26  

Caption

Relates to requiring the public service commission to provide certain information relating to a major change in rates on its website

Impact

The introduction of A11021 could significantly impact state laws concerning utility regulation and consumer protection. By obligating the Public Service Commission to explicitly communicate the impact of rate changes, this legislation aims to support residential consumers in making more economically informed choices about their energy use. This could also lead to more strategic energy management among households, potentially altering consumption patterns and contributing to overall affordability in energy expenses.

Summary

Bill A11021 mandates that the Public Service Commission is required to provide a written summary detailing the actions taken upon the approval of major changes in utility rates. This initiative aims to enhance the transparency and understanding of rate changes for consumers, particularly focused on minimizing the financial burden associated with residential energy costs. By formalizing the information dissemination process, the bill seeks to promote greater accountability and informed consumer decision-making in the energy sector.

Contention

While supporters of A11021 advocate for the increased transparency and consumer protections it provides, there may be opponents who argue that the bill could place undue bureaucratic requirements on the Public Service Commission. Some critics might suggest that frequent reporting could hinder operational efficiency or delay necessary rate changes that are essential for utility companies. Furthermore, there may be concerns about whether the summaries and disclosures required by the bill would effectively resonate with all consumers, given varying levels of understanding about utility rate structures.

Companion Bills

NY S10214

Same As Requires the public service commission to post a written summary of the actions taken by the commission or department upon approval of a major change in rates to promote ratepayer affordability and minimizing residential energy burden.

Previously Filed As

NY A08151

Requires respective changes to service and delivery charges for gas or electric service to be included in the information regarding average proposed rate changes required to be published by the public service commission in certain instances.

NY S07869

Requires respective changes to service and delivery charges for gas or electric service to be included in the information regarding average proposed rate changes required to be published by the public service commission in certain instances.

NY S10214

Requires the public service commission to post a written summary of the actions taken by the commission or department upon approval of a major change in rates to promote ratepayer affordability and minimizing residential energy burden.

NY A02740

Provides that whenever the public service commission denies a request by a utility for a major change in rates or charges, the schedule, rate, charge, form of contract or agreement, rule, regulation, general privilege, facility, or service immediately in effect prior to such request shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commission approves a new rate, charge.

NY S08491

Provides that whenever the public service commission denies a request by a utility for a major change in rates or charges, the schedule, rate, charge, form of contract or agreement, rule, regulation, general privilege, facility, or service immediately in effect prior to such request shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commission approves a new rate, charge.

NY A10203

Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions; requires the commissioner of health to collect from each hospital a list of its hospital rule-based exclusions and publish such information on the department's website.

NY S08965

Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions; requires the commissioner of health to collect from each hospital a list of its hospital rule-based exclusions and publish such information on the department's website.

NY A10645

Relates to the publication of information on public meetings; requires the office of information technology services to develop a mobile application and website to publish information on every public meeting held by a state or local public body; requires public bodies to report such meetings to the office of information technology services.

NY A02400

Requires consideration of evidence relating to the economic impact of major increases of rates or charges upon consumers and the areas affected by such increases of rates or charges prior to approval of any such rates or charges; establishes minimum data to be considered by the public service commission relating to such economic impact.

NY A10071

Requires gas corporations to file maps with the public service commission annually to assess leak-prone gas infrastructure and the decommissioning of such leak-prone gas lines; requires the public service commission to publish such maps and certain accompanying documents on the commission's website; directs the public service commission to designate neighborhood priority decarbonization zones.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.