STATE OF NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission for Protections the Establishment of Extreme Heat, Protections, Practices and Procedures.
Case 24-M-0586
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REPLY COMMENTS OF THE NEW YORK ELECTRIC UTILITIES ON THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING UTILITY CUSTOMER PROTECTIONS DURING EXTREME HEAT EVENTS
Introduction
On May 20, 2025, the Department of Public Service Staff (“Staff”) filed a report and recommendations (the “Report”) on standardized utility procedures and customer protections during extreme heat events. In its Notice Seeking Comments, issued May 22, 2025, the Commission sought comments concerning the Staff Report. On August 4, 2025, several parties filed comments on the Report, including the New York State electric utilities (the “Utilities”),²
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Case 24-M-0586, Proceeding on Motion of the Commission for the Establishment of Extreme Heat Protections, Practices and Procedures (“Extreme Heat Proceeding”), Department of Public Service Report and Recommendations Regarding Utility Customer Protections During Extreme Heat Events (filed May 20, 2025) (the “Report”)
Extreme Heat Proceeding, Comments of the New York Electric Utilities on the Department of Public Service Staff Report and Recommendations Regarding Utility Customer Protections During Extreme Heat Events (filed August 4, 2025) (“Utilities Comments”). The Utilities are Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation (“Central Hudson”), Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (“Con Edison”), New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (“NYSEG”), Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (“RG&E”), Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (“O&R”), and PSEG Long Island LLC (“PSEG LI”) (collectively, “the Utilities”). PSEG LI is the agent for and service provider to the Long Island Power Authority (“LIPA”) and submits its comments on behalf of LIPA. Pursuant to the New York State Public Authorities Law, LIPA is not generally subject to the jurisdiction of the New York State Public Service Commission (the “Commission”) but seeks to align with state policy where possible. See N.Y. Pub. Auth. Law § 1020-s.
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